Election day has arrived and with it, the sight of numerous dogs patiently waiting outside polling stations while their owners head inside to cast their votes. While news coverage of the day tends to only cover non-controversial events such as the appearance of politicians at polling stations or the weather, the presence of pets at… Continue reading Watch: Pooches at polling stations across the UK
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Antrim: Eight families forced out of homes by racist attacks
Several families have been forced to move out of their homes in Antrim, Northern Ireland, due to a recent spate of racist attacks. The incident involved anti-immigration posters and black X’s being spray-painted onto homes in Ballycraigy estate. Some properties had smashed windows, forcing the families to leave the area. The police have stated that… Continue reading Antrim: Eight families forced out of homes by racist attacks
Holly Willoughby: Gavin Plumb guilty in kidnap and murder plot
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Glasgow council reassures voters over wrong advice at polling station
Some voters arriving at a West Glasgow polling station were given incorrect advice about how to mark their ballot papers. Posters at Notre Dame primary school instructed voters to number their preferred candidates in order of preference using the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system, instead of selecting a single candidate with an “X” under the… Continue reading Glasgow council reassures voters over wrong advice at polling station
Rebecca Joynes: Teacher who had sex with two schoolboys jailed
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Girl killed in M53 school bus crash was wearing seatbelt – inquest
An inquest has heard that a teenager who perished when a school bus crashed on a motorway was one of a few people on board wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. Jessica Baker, 15, was on her way to West Kirby Grammar School in Wirral on Merseyside when the coach crashed on… Continue reading Girl killed in M53 school bus crash was wearing seatbelt – inquest
Erik ten Hag signs new Manchester United deal until 2026
Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Manchester United, has extended his contract with the club until 2026. The Dutchman had originally signed a deal with the club in 2022 which was set to expire in 2025, but he will now continue his role beyond that. Under his management, United has achieved two trophies in… Continue reading Erik ten Hag signs new Manchester United deal until 2026
Bereaved Lancaster mum's warning over social media craze
The mother of an 11-year-old boy who tragically passed away in March after reportedly participating in a deadly online trend is calling for social media companies to take more severe action in preventing the spread of harmful content online. Tommie-lee Gracie Billington was found unresponsive at a house in Lancaster after inhaling dangerous substances. Tommie-lee’s… Continue reading Bereaved Lancaster mum's warning over social media craze
Noctilucent clouds pictured from Scotland
Over the past few weeks, people in Scotland have been able to witness a stunning sight. Noctilucent clouds, which are rare and usually only seen from June to August, have been appearing in the skies above the country. The clouds are formed high up in the Earth’s atmosphere, in an area called the mesosphere, around… Continue reading Noctilucent clouds pictured from Scotland
Delays in Moray school child abuse civil cases criticised
People who were abused as children at King Charles’ former school, Gordonstoun, are still waiting for compensation, according to abuse victim and campaigner John Findlay. Some have been waiting for six years for a resolution, despite the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry ruling that for decades child abuse had been allowed to flourish unchecked at the… Continue reading Delays in Moray school child abuse civil cases criticised