A Labour councillor from Monmouthshire has stepped down from the party group following a dispute over attending a council budget meeting instead of a cancer treatment appointment. Sue Riley announced her resignation from the Labour group last week, citing bullying concerns and frustration that a complaint she lodged with the party went unaddressed. Riley explained… Continue reading Monmouthshire councillor quits Labour over cancer appointment request
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Southampton community shocked by violence at Henry Nowak police protest
A series of protests took place near the location where 18-year-old Henry Nowak was murdered in Southampton, resulting in injuries to 11 police officers. These events on Tuesday evening triggered a wave of reactions from both local residents and community leaders, reflecting on the disturbing violence that erupted. The unrest, which unfolded in the Portswood… Continue reading Southampton community shocked by violence at Henry Nowak police protest
Scottish government found in contempt over Salmond files
The Court of Session has formally found the Scottish government in contempt due to intentional delays in publishing the “Salmond files.” Despite being instructed on 1 December to begin redacting sensitive information, the government did not commence this process until after the Christmas period. This delay was part of a prolonged legal dispute involving a… Continue reading Scottish government found in contempt over Salmond files
Reform Senedd worker's Facebook had dozens of racist and anti-Muslim posts
A special adviser employed by a Reform Senedd politician has been linked to dozens of social media posts containing racist and anti-Muslim content. Derek Roberts, who had previously stood as a Reform candidate, resigned from his position in this year’s Senedd election following internal concerns about his Facebook activity. Despite stepping down as a candidate,… Continue reading Reform Senedd worker's Facebook had dozens of racist and anti-Muslim posts
Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says
A recent report from the media regulator Ofcom has revealed that mobile phone signal on trains across Britain is frequently inadequate for common online activities such as scrolling through social media or streaming video content. Despite efforts by network providers, the overall quality of service on trains falls short of what is considered a “good… Continue reading Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says
Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears
A 19-year-old Norwegian named Johannes Natland has appeared in court accused of being involved in a plot to carry out a killing in the UK on behalf of a Swedish criminal network with connections to Iran. Natland was apprehended in March 2025 at a hotel in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, where authorities discovered two firearms and… Continue reading Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears
PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case to sow 'division' and denies 'two-tier policing' claim
Sir Keir Starmer has openly criticized Nigel Farage for using the tragic death of Henry Nowak to foster “grievance and division” amid heightened political tensions following the teenager’s murder. The confrontation unfolded in the House of Commons, where exchanges became notably heated. Farage, leader of Reform UK, had earlier called on the British public to… Continue reading PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case to sow 'division' and denies 'two-tier policing' claim
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland app users report outage
Lloyds Banking Group has issued an apology following disruptions that left thousands of its customers unable to access online banking services. The bank acknowledged the technical difficulties affecting its app and online platform, stating, “We’re aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We’re really sorry about this, and we’re working… Continue reading Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland app users report outage
British soldier killed in Iraq training exercise named as Lance Corporal James Freeman
A British soldier tragically lost his life during a training exercise in northern Iraq and has been fondly remembered by those who knew him as an avid outdoorsman and devoted family member. Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman, aged 29, who served in the Royal Anglian Regiment, died on Sunday while participating in a joint training… Continue reading British soldier killed in Iraq training exercise named as Lance Corporal James Freeman
Natalie McNally: Stephen McCullagh sentenced to 31 years for murder
Stephen McCullagh has received a minimum sentence of 31 years in prison following his conviction for the murder of his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally. The 36-year-old from Lisburn, County Antrim, was found guilty in March after a trial lasting over four weeks. Natalie, who was 32 years old and 15 weeks pregnant, was killed in… Continue reading Natalie McNally: Stephen McCullagh sentenced to 31 years for murder