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Starting from 1 February, Allwyn, the new operator of the National Lottery, has stated that a fifth of UK post offices will stop selling lottery tickets and scratchcards. The Post Office terminated its group contract with the National Lottery in 2020, deciding that branches had a choice regarding selling these products. Allwyn stated that reasons… Continue reading National Lottery: Hundreds of post offices to stop selling tickets and scratchcards

Local government officials are experiencing severe abuse, endangering democracy, according to groups that represent them. The list of offences includes assault, stalking, harassment and even the delivery of a dead rat through a letterbox. Some local councils have implemented security arrangements to protect staff from danger. However, findings from a survey have shown that there… Continue reading Abuse of councillors and staff putting democracy at risk, say local government groups

Keagan Kirkby, a 25-year-old jockey, has died following a fall during a horse race in Kent. He was riding in the Charing point-to-point on Sunday when his horse veered off course and ran into the side of a jump. The horse ran through the wing of a jump during the final race of the event.… Continue reading Jockey Keagan Kirkby dies after fall at horse race in Kent

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Another person, a 17-year-old boy, has been charged with the murders of two teenagers in Bristol, making him the fourth individual to face charges. Mason Rist, aged 15, and Max Dixon, aged 16, were killed in the Knowle West area on January 27th and succumbed to their injuries in hospital. The Avon and Somerset Police… Continue reading Bristol stabbings: Teenager charged with murder of two boys

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Northern Ireland to celebrate the return of power-sharing government. Together with Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Mr. Sunak is expected to attend Stormont on Monday, where he will meet with First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly. During this visit, he will also engage with… Continue reading Rishi Sunak begins Northern Ireland visit marking power-sharing's return

Welsh rugby legend Barry John has passed away at the age of 79. John played in 25 internationals for Wales and five Tests for the British and Irish Lions, and was a key figure in the team that beat New Zealand in 1971. He retired in 1972 at just 27 years old. John was also central… Continue reading Wales and Lions legend John dies aged 79

According to Northern Ireland’s new first minister, Michelle O’Neill, all parties within the Stormont Executive agree that Northern Ireland requires a better funding model from Westminster. O’Neill stated that Northern Ireland’s public services are being ‘starved’ by the government. The new first minister, who recently became Northern Ireland’s first nationalist first minister, said this during… Continue reading Northern Ireland's funding is parties' number one priority, says O'Neill

Female politicians are increasingly put off politics due to the high levels of online abuse and bullying they receive, according to Conservative MP Fay Jones. Speaking to Sunday Supplement, Jones reported that she had received death threats on social media, and called for “innovative ways to protect yourself both online and in person”. Her comments… Continue reading Online abuse to politicians 'run of the mill', says MP Fay Jones

On Saturday afternoon, Esther Martin, a 68-year-old grandmother, was found with serious injuries in Jaywick, Essex. She was visiting her 11-year-old grandson for the weekend when she was attacked by two dogs, possibly XL bullies according to her daughter, Sonia Martin. The breed hasn’t been officially confirmed yet by experts. She was pronounced dead at… Continue reading Essex dog attack: Grandmother killed by XL bully dogs, family says