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On Thursday, a ban will go into effect prohibiting individuals from keeping American XL bullies unless they receive an exemption. The dog breed has been classified as dangerous following fatal attacks on humans by XL bullies. The ban has caused a surge in XL bullies being surrendered or abandoned at shelters – more than 30,000… Continue reading American XL bully ban: Owners and victims speak out

Bala Town FC has invited former footballer and BBC presenter Gary Lineker to visit their ground and watch a game after he made a joke about the Welsh Premier League being a “farmers’ league.” The comment was made during BBC One’s coverage of the FA Cup tie between Newport County and Manchester United when the… Continue reading Gary Lineker invited to Wales after 'farmers' league' joke

After nearly two years, the DUP’s executive has voted in support of a deal to return to power sharing in Northern Ireland. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, party leader, has confirmed that the deal proposed a basis for the DUP to reform an executive. However, it’s subject to the UK Parliament passing new legislation, and final agreement… Continue reading DUP executive endorses deal to restore devolution at Stormont

At a summit in Stranraer, businesses, campaigners, and politicians discussed the need for upgrades to the A75 and A77 routes in Scotland. They called for a clear timeline for the improvements. The summit heard from several individuals and groups who expressed concerns about the roads, including one lorry driver who said driving them could feel… Continue reading Driving the A75 and A77 'can be like Russian Roulette'

A teenager named Ioan was devastated when his mother was sentenced to five years in prison for drug offenses when he was just 13 years old. He felt alone and wished to be around his mother more than ever before. However, Ioan is now 15 and is supporting a new scheme launched by the Prison… Continue reading Wrexham schools help pupils with prisoner parents

A father and daughter, who were seriously injured in the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, are suing a conspiracy theorist who claims the attack was faked. Martin and Eve Hibbert are taking legal action against Richard Hall for harassment, misuse of private information, and data protection infringement. Mr. Hibbert was left paralysed from the waist… Continue reading Manchester Arena attack survivors sue conspiracy theorist

The controversial Rwanda bill proposed by Chancellor Rishi Sunak faces its first test as it goes through the House of Lords. Despite significant opposition from peers, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lib Dems are expected to fail in their bid to block the bill completely. However, it is anticipated that key powers will be… Continue reading Rwanda Bill faces first of several key tests in Lords

Leicestershire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over alleged assaults by a triple killer in the weeks leading up to the Nottingham attacks. Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates were fatally stabbed on June 13, and Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order for the killings on Thursday.… Continue reading Nottingham attacks: Police face probe over killer's alleged assaults

Police have arrested two more people in connection with the murders of two teenagers in Knowle West, Bristol. Max Dixon, 16, and Mason Rist, 15, were attacked by a number of people and later died in hospital. A 44-year-old man and a 15-year-old were arrested, in addition to a third man, 20, who was also… Continue reading Bristol stabbings Two more arrested after teens killed in stabbing attack

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has described fasting once a week as an “important discipline” in maintaining a balanced lifestyle. According to reports, Sunak abstains from eating anything for 36 hours at the start of each week. The Prime Minister admitted to having a “weakness for sugary things” and uses this fasting period to indulge in… Continue reading Rishi Sunak: Weekly fast is important discipline for me