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Sir Bob Neill, a former Conservative minister, has announced that he will not seek re-election as an MP in the upcoming election. Neill, who has served as the MP for the Bromley and Chislehurst constituency since 2006, cited his wife’s poor health as the reason for stepping down. Neill’s wife, Ann-Louise, suffered a stroke in… Continue reading Sir Bob Neill: Former Tory minister to stand down at next general election

According to new figures obtained by BBC Radio 4’s Money Box, around 12,000 unmarried parents whose partners have died are at risk of missing out on about £175m worth of benefit payments. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates that around 17,000 widowed parents are entitled to bereavement support payments following the changes in… Continue reading Bereaved partners face deadline for claiming financial support for children

Wales’ Six Nations rugby match against Scotland in Cardiff is expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors causing disruptions and delays in transportation. Transport for Wales (TfW) has warned passengers to prepare for heavy traffic and train delays, encouraging them to “allow plenty of time” for their journey. However, TfW has assured that additional… Continue reading Six Nations: Wales v Scotland travel warning as thousands expected

William Brown was only 16 years old, and had never been convicted of a crime, yet he tragically died by suicide while in Polmont Young Offenders Institution in Scotland in October 2018. His life had been full of instability as he lived under social care for the majority of his life, with his father admitting… Continue reading Who was William? The forgotten face of a prison tragedy

Jonnie Irwin, a television presenter known for his appearances on property shows Escape to the Country and A Place in the Sun, has passed away at the age of 50. The presenter was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2020 after the illness had spread from his lungs to his brain. Irwin was given only six… Continue reading Jonnie Irwin: Escape to the Country and A Place in the Sun host dies aged 50

MPs have expressed concern over the living conditions of asylum seekers on the UK’s only migrant barge. The Home Affairs Committee visited the Bibby Stockholm moored at Portland in Dorset and reported seeing “small, cramped cabins” that are detrimental to the residents’ mental health. The crowded conditions could be considered a violation of human rights,… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm: MPs criticise conditions on asylum barge

Tata Steel has warned workers and unions that half of the workforce at its Port Talbot plant in Wales could be facing redundancy due to proposed restructure plans. Of the 2,423 jobs at risk across the UK, Port Talbot is set to be the hardest hit, with 1,929 roles at risk of redundancy. The plant… Continue reading Tata Steel: Half of Port Talbot jobs at risk, unions told

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A woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of her fiancé after she repeatedly drove her car at him, dragging him more than 150 metres along the road. Alice Wood and Ryan Watson, both aged 24, had been arguing after a party in May 2022, where they had attended with staff and… Continue reading Alice Wood jailed for running over and killing her fiance in Cheshire

Mouayed Bashir, 29, died in February 2021 after being restrained by police at his home in Maesglas, Newport. The inquest jury in Newport returned a narrative conclusion after nearly three weeks of evidence, with a coroner stating that the actions of the police did not affect the outcome. The inquest heard that Mr Bashir had… Continue reading Mouayed Bashir died from drugs after restraint, inquest finds