The families affected by the investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull are encountering additional stress due to the fact that no decision has been made on whether charges will be brought. Police began investigating the funeral directors on 6 March following suspicious behaviour that led to a focus on the deceased care. Thirty-five… Continue reading Legacy funeral home probe: Anger as charges yet to be brought
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Nigel Farage: Objects thrown at Reform leader while campaigning
Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, appears to have been targeted by objects thrown at him whilst on the campaign trail in South Yorkshire. In a video posted on social media, objects can be seen being thrown at him whilst he was on top of a bus in Barnsley on Tuesday. Mr Farage wrote… Continue reading Nigel Farage: Objects thrown at Reform leader while campaigning
UK weather: why has it been so cold and when will it get warmer?
The summer season officially started this June, but it hasn’t exactly felt like it. For the first few weeks, temperatures have remained at 1-3C below average, with chilly winds, clouds and rain making it feel even colder. However, with the strong sunshine at times, it may have also felt a bit warmer. As we enter… Continue reading UK weather: why has it been so cold and when will it get warmer?
Douglas Ross denies MSP role is 'job insurance' if he fails in MP bid
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has been accused of giving himself “job insurance” after stating he will stay on as an MSP if he fails to win the upcoming UK general election. Ross recently announced his intention to stand down as leader following the election, but has now decided to only resign his Highlands and… Continue reading Douglas Ross denies MSP role is 'job insurance' if he fails in MP bid
UK unemployment rate highest for more than two years
In recent news, official figures reveal that the unemployment rate has escalated to the highest level it’s been for two and a half years. The rate, now 4.4% from the previous 4.3%, is not only the highest since last year’s September but is also coupled with an increase in the inactivity rate, which reports show… Continue reading UK unemployment rate highest for more than two years
Bakersfield neighbours speak of heartache over fatal house fire
A woman in her 60s has died in a house fire in Nottingham, leaving residents in shock. Fire personnel were summoned to Ashworth Close, Bakersfield, on the evening of Friday, December 3rd, and discovered the woman deceased. Despite efforts to rescue her, the woman passed away on the scene. Naeem Ahmed, her neighbour, told the… Continue reading Bakersfield neighbours speak of heartache over fatal house fire
Tories pledge further 2p NI cut ahead of manifesto launch
The Conservative party is poised to launch its election manifesto later today, with a pledge to slash another 2p from the National Insurance (NI) contributions required of workers if re-elected. Sunak, who is the current Prime Minister, has positioned the Conservatives as the party of “sound money” and reassured voters that his policies would assist… Continue reading Tories pledge further 2p NI cut ahead of manifesto launch
Labour promises 100,000 extra child dental appointments
Labour has pledged to create an additional 100,000 dental appointments for children in England in a bid to tackle backlogs in the service. The new appointments will be for urgent and emergency cases during evenings and weekends according to Labour’s proposed strategy if they win the general election. It has become increasingly difficult for children… Continue reading Labour promises 100,000 extra child dental appointments
Essex pipeline dig reveals Roman and Bronze Age settlements
A collection of ancient settlements has been discovered near Abberton Reservoir in Essex, by archaeologists digging in advance of a 19.5km pipeline being built. The artefacts found date back a stunning 3,000 years, include coins, and pottery from both the Iron and Bronze Ages. The team from Oxford Archaeology have also encountered evidence of farmsteads… Continue reading Essex pipeline dig reveals Roman and Bronze Age settlements
Poachers target junk food-eating carp at Hull shopping centre
Poachers are targeting large ornamental fish in a former dock in Hull, which have been fattened up on junk food thrown into the water surrounding a shopping centre. Passers-by were seen tossing sausage rolls, chips and other scraps into the water, leading to the introduction of carp to the area when the centre opened in… Continue reading Poachers target junk food-eating carp at Hull shopping centre