Police say no offence by Labour MS over number plates

Police say no offence by Labour MS over number plates

Rhianon Passmore, the Welsh Labour candidate, has had her suspension from the party lifted after it was discovered that there was no issue concerning the number plates on her car. She had been suspended just a day earlier and it was alleged that the plates on her vehicle had been tampered with. Photographs apparently showed… Continue reading Police say no offence by Labour MS over number plates

Watch the moment couple get engaged at Glastonbury Festival

Watch the moment couple get engaged at Glastonbury Festival

A couple who have been attending Glastonbury Festival for the last five years have become engaged during an interactive theatre show involving performance artists from the Ministry of Happy. Maria Lawrence, 34, was tricked into wearing a blindfold as part of the show before her partner, James Wilson, 36, got down on one knee. “I… Continue reading Watch the moment couple get engaged at Glastonbury Festival

Mortgage costs to rise for 3 million, says Bank of England

Mortgage costs to rise for 3 million, says Bank of England

The Bank of England has warned that around three million households in the UK can expect to see an increase in their mortgage payments over the next two years. Of this, 400,000 mortgage holders are forecast to be hit by “very large” payment increases. Rising interest rates and the higher cost of living were cited… Continue reading Mortgage costs to rise for 3 million, says Bank of England

White Rose robbery: Armed gang ransack stores in Leeds mall

White Rose robbery: Armed gang ransack stores in Leeds mall

Armed robbers, wearing black balaclavas, targeted two jewellery and watch stores in the White Rose shopping centre in Leeds. The attack on the Beaverbrooks and Tag Heuer stores was carried out by the masked gang on Wednesday evening. They carried axes and a circular saw as they raided the establishments and fled the scene before… Continue reading White Rose robbery: Armed gang ransack stores in Leeds mall

Missing Jay Slater donations to be used to help search efforts

Missing Jay Slater donations to be used to help search efforts

The crowdfunding appeal for missing 19-year-old Jay Slater will be partially withdrawn to help fund the search for the teenager in Tenerife. Slater disappeared on 10 June and has not been seen since. His mother, Debbie Duncan, said the money, which has so far raised £36,000, would be used to support mountain rescuers, who have… Continue reading Missing Jay Slater donations to be used to help search efforts

Eglinton: Boy, 14, dies in hospital after quad bike crash

Eglinton: Boy, 14, dies in hospital after quad bike crash

Isaac Roxborough, a 14-year-old boy from Burnfoot, Dungiven, has died in hospital following a serious quad bike accident in Eglinton, County Londonderry on Tuesday. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) stated that he was involved in a single-vehicle collision on the Ballygudden Road, and passed away from his injuries on Wednesday. An investigation has… Continue reading Eglinton: Boy, 14, dies in hospital after quad bike crash

Junior doctors begin 11th strike in England

Junior doctors begin 11th strike in England

Junior doctors in England have launched a five-day strike as part of their ongoing pay dispute, marking their 11th walkout. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) began their action at 7am, with NHS England warning that it would lead to significant disruption to normal services in hospitals. The doctors’ union maintains that it has… Continue reading Junior doctors begin 11th strike in England

General election: Debates done – now the ballot box sprint begins

General election: Debates done – now the ballot box sprint begins

The latest head-to-head TV debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer was a lively affair. In contrast to previous outings, both politicians appeared unencumbered by the strict rules of the campaign and they were keen to land a blow on their opponent. Sunak, in particular, displayed a confident and persistent scrutiny of his opponent.… Continue reading General election: Debates done – now the ballot box sprint begins

What impact could the 2024 general election have on Scottish independence?

What impact could the 2024 general election have on Scottish independence?

Scotland’s calls for independence may have changed in tone, but they have not disappeared. Today, the Scottish National Party (SNP) presents a much softer independence narrative, shifting its focus from freedom and nationhood to practical solutions to economic hardship and inequality. In this general election, the SNP faces a resurgent Labour Party hoping to gain… Continue reading What impact could the 2024 general election have on Scottish independence?