A man from County Down has shared the disappointment of his children after their trip to Disney World was cancelled due to the ongoing pay dispute between Aer Lingus and its pilots. At least 220 flights have been cancelled as pilots prepare for industrial action, with an indefinite work-to-rule set to begin on Wednesday and… Continue reading Aer Lingus dispute: Family 'devastated' after holiday cancelled
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Search for missing Jay Slater enters ninth day
Jay Slater, a 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, has now been missing in Tenerife for nine days since attending the NRG festival on June 16th. Slater’s phone last pinged in the north of the Spanish island and he was attempting to return to his accommodation after missing the bus the following morning. He called a… Continue reading Search for missing Jay Slater enters ninth day
Tyrone Clark: Murdered teen's mum wants changes to parole system
Lorraine Fraser, the mother of Tyrone Clarke, has called for a reform of the parole system to stop repeated hearings for her son’s killers. Tyrone Clarke was 16 years old when he was stabbed to death by a gang in Beeston, Leeds in April 2004. Four men were sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, but… Continue reading Tyrone Clark: Murdered teen's mum wants changes to parole system
Government lost £1.4bn on PPE contract with Full Support Healthcare
A deal made with Full Support Healthcare, an NHS supplier from Northamptonshire, is said to have resulted in the most wasteful government purchase of the pandemic, with approximately £1.4 billion worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) destroyed or written off, despite being manufactured to the proper standard. The company agreed to a £1.78 billion deal… Continue reading Government lost £1.4bn on PPE contract with Full Support Healthcare
Japanese emperor to receive red-carpet treatment
The Emperor and Empress of Japan have arrived in the UK to begin a three-day state visit, during which they will be given the customary ceremonial welcome. King Charles III will host a state banquet in their honour at Buckingham Palace and they will also visit Westminster Abbey, Kew Gardens, the Francis Crick Institute and… Continue reading Japanese emperor to receive red-carpet treatment
Ayra Starr on her 'crazy' Glastonbury debut and meeting Rihanna
Ayra Starr, an Afrobeats star from Nigeria, has had an explosive start to her music career. Smashing YouTube records in her home country, she released her critically acclaimed debut album, “19 And Dangerous,” at just 18 years of age. The record’s success marked Starr out as one of Africa’s most exciting new performers, fusing Afro-pop,… Continue reading Ayra Starr on her 'crazy' Glastonbury debut and meeting Rihanna
Wikileaks: Julian Assange freed in US plea deal
Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has reportedly left the UK after a deal was struck with US authorities. He has faced a lengthy legal battle over the past few years resulting from conspiracy charges for obtaining and distributing national defence information that were filed against him by the US government. Wikileaks facilitated the disclosure… Continue reading Wikileaks: Julian Assange freed in US plea deal
Sunak 'not aware' of other Tory candidates linked to betting inquiry
The UK Gambling Commission is investigating allegations that Conservative Party members bet on the date of the general election, with potential breaches of the Gambling Act having occurred, according to reports. Several Conservative candidates are said to be under scrutiny, including Craig Williams, a close aide of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and Laura Saunders,… Continue reading Sunak 'not aware' of other Tory candidates linked to betting inquiry
Why are Welsh fuel prices higher than Northern Ireland?
Mobile hairdresser Eleni Lewis has said that fuel costs are always at the forefront of her mind when planning jobs. The 28-year-old from Pontyates in Carmarthenshire noted that her monthly fuel spend of £200 has a significant impact on her business. While average prices for fuel in Wales are currently lower than the UK average,… Continue reading Why are Welsh fuel prices higher than Northern Ireland?
NHS England confirm patient data stolen in cyber attack
The management of patient data by Synnovis, a blood test management organisation, was stolen in a ransomware attack on 3 June, according to NHS England. On Thursday night, almost 400GB of private information was shared on a darknet site by Qilin, a Russian cyber-criminal group which threatened to do so in order to extort money… Continue reading NHS England confirm patient data stolen in cyber attack