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Northern Ireland is facing another day of major public transport disruption, as the continued strike action by thousands of workers enters its sixth day. School support workers have also joined the picket lines in a protest over pay. More than 3,000 public transport workers from the Unite, Siptu, and GMB unions, as well as about… Continue reading NI strikes: Bus and train workers strike again despite Stormont progress

Newspapers in the UK have been covering a range of stories. The Guardian highlights the warnings from MPs about English councils requiring bailouts in order to avert bankruptcy. Meanwhile, The Daily Telegraph accuses Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon of “crocodile tears” and references the missing WhatsApp messages scandal. The Daily Mail features an interview with Tory MP… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Sturgeon's 'crocodile tears and 'ITV want Winkleman'

Doctor Becky Cox, a former trainee surgeon, has spoken out about her experience of sexual harassment and assault which led to her quitting her surgical training. Cox expressed that the behavior of senior staff, including “inappropriate verbal comments, name-calling, and being harassed,” had left her feeling vulnerable and eventually resulted in her being sexually assaulted.… Continue reading Sexual harassment in NHS made me quit surgical training – doctor

Police have reported that nine individuals, both police officers and children, were taken to the hospital in the aftermath of a suspected corrosive substance attack in South London. Medical staff initially treated a woman and her two children before also turning their attention to others who had attempted to help. Currently, three police officers are… Continue reading Nine injured after 'corrosive substance' thrown in south London

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In today’s testimony before the UK Covid Inquiry, former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon defended her pandemic approach. While Ms. Sturgeon has taken a step back from Scottish politics, this hearing demonstrated her talent as a communicator. Throughout the full-day session, she was able to address difficult questions and confirm her previous approach. However, there… Continue reading Former FM Nicola Sturgeon returns to centre stage at Covid Inquiry

The Scottish government has announced new restrictions on XL bully dogs beginning on February 23. Although it will still be legal to own one of these dogs, they must be muzzled and on a lead in public from that date. Additionally, they will not be allowed to be sold or exchanged. An exemption certificate must… Continue reading American XL bully restrictions confirmed for Scotland

During the UK Covid Inquiry, former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has denied presiding over a culture of secrecy. Despite admitting to deleting her WhatsApp messages during the pandemic, Sturgeon affirmed that decisions were not made via informal messages and that her actions were in line with government policy. Sturgeon also rejected claims that she sought… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon deleted WhatsApps but denies secrecy

In south London, police have shot and killed a man who had broken into a home brandishing weapons, including a crossbow. Bryce Hodgson had been banned from entering the road where he was shot and had previously been convicted of stalking, receiving a 16-week suspended jail term last July. The 30-year-old forced his way into… Continue reading Man shot dead by police in Southwark was convicted stalker

The UK government has reached a deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to restore devolution in Northern Ireland. The deal sees reductions in checks and paperwork on goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, which applies to GB goods remaining in NI and involves the maximum flexibility permitted under a previous UK/EU agreement. According… Continue reading DUP deal aimed at restoring power sharing in Northern Ireland is published