Sir Keir Starmer, the UK’s Labour Party leader, has appointed two former Labour cabinet ministers, Jacqui Smith and Douglas Alexander, to junior ministerial positions. Smith served as home secretary and has now been given a peerage and appointed as higher education minister in the House of Lords. Alexander held multiple cabinet roles in the previous… Continue reading Starmer appoints two Blair and Brown figures as junior ministers
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Last two migrants bound for Rwanda to be bailed, home secretary says
The British government has announced that the last two detained migrants awaiting deportation to Rwanda will be released on bail in the coming days. During the recent election campaign, the Home Office had released 218 detainees who were originally due to be sent to East-Central Africa as part of the previous Conservative government’s strategy to… Continue reading Last two migrants bound for Rwanda to be bailed, home secretary says
Scammed by the fake Chinese police
An increasing number of Chinese people around the world are falling victim to a scam that entails individuals pretending to be Chinese police officers. The BBC has reported on a case involving a British-Chinese woman named Helen Young who was informed that she was on China’s most-wanted list for a massive fraud committed in her homeland.… Continue reading Scammed by the fake Chinese police
Election fallout: deep shifts in Muslim and Jewish voting
The latest UK election saw significant shifts in voting patterns within two key demographic groups, Muslims and Jews. Labour, in particular, faced a challenging time in relation to both groups, with notable losses and gains in support. The percentage of Muslims voting for Labour reportedly dropped by up to 20% between 2019 and 2024, with… Continue reading Election fallout: deep shifts in Muslim and Jewish voting
Second person charged with murder over man's death in Easterton
A second individual has been accused of the killing of a man in Wiltshire, England. Raymond Groves perished at a location in Easterton near Devizes last Tuesday. On Saturday, Helen Shakespeare, his ex-partner, appeared before Swindon Magistrates’ Court charged with his murder. Anthony Hodges-Hillier of Royal Wootton Bassett, a close associate of Shakespeare, has also… Continue reading Second person charged with murder over man's death in Easterton
Gavin and Stacey mural covers homeowner's wall
Anya Clements has transformed a dreary, graffitied brick wall into a colourful and eye-catching feature with the addition of a huge mural of beloved TV characters from Gavin and Stacey. Commissioning artist Tee2sugars to create the masterpiece, the artwork took around 20 hours to complete. Located on her garden wall, the mural has put an… Continue reading Gavin and Stacey mural covers homeowner's wall
Liberal Democrats win Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire, the final election result
The Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency has been won by the Liberal Democrats, the final seat in the UK to declare its general election result. Candidate Angus MacDonald gained a 2,160 vote majority over the SNP’s Drew Hendry. The SNP candidate had already conceded defeat after a recount delayed the result. The Liberal Democrats… Continue reading Liberal Democrats win Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire, the final election result
Dawn Hollyoak: Great British Bake Off star dies aged 61
Former Great British Bake Off contestant Dawn Hollyoak has died at the age of 61, with the announcement coming via her Instagram page. Hollyoak competed in the Channel 4 show in 2022 and was the sixth contestant to leave the competition. Judges, such as Paul Hollywood, expressed their condolences on social media, with Hollywood posting… Continue reading Dawn Hollyoak: Great British Bake Off star dies aged 61
Andy Murray's Wimbledon career over after Emma Raducanu pulls out of mixed doubles
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the mixed doubles at Wimbledon, ending Andy Murray’s career at the tournament. Murray, who is retiring at the end of the year, was set to play alongside fellow Briton Raducanu on Saturday evening. However, Raducanu announced that she was withdrawing due to “some stiffness” in her right wrist. She had… Continue reading Andy Murray's Wimbledon career over after Emma Raducanu pulls out of mixed doubles
At least 24 skeletons found in Malmesbury hotel garden
The discovery of human bones that are over 1,000 years old have been found in a hotel garden. The remains, including the skeletons of both men, women and children, date back from 670 to 940 AD. The remains were found in the garden of the Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, which is situated next… Continue reading At least 24 skeletons found in Malmesbury hotel garden