Tag: UK News

The experience of Irish Traveller children in mainstream schools in the UK is one of isolation, bullying, and discrimination, according to a report by BBC Yorkshire Investigations. Edee, a 14-year-old girl from Leeds, left her school at the age of 12 because of the difficulties she experienced from her peers not understanding her family’s culture.… Continue reading 'I'm an Irish Traveller and I'm too anxious to go to school'

Water companies in England and Wales have been ordered to repay £158m to customers through lower bills following the missing of key targets on pollution and leaks. This marks the fourth consecutive year that firms have had to compensate customers, posing questions regarding the effectiveness of the regulator. The majority of customers will see bills… Continue reading Ofwat tells water firms to cut customer bills over poor performance

Former Metropolitan Police Officer David Carrick is set to appear in court on 17 October, charged with eight sexual offences. The allegations involve two women and include five counts of indecent assault, two of rape and one of sexual assault. Hertfordshire Constabulary has also charged Carrick with one count of coercive and controlling behaviour. The… Continue reading Ex-Met PC David Carrick charged with sexual offences

With the ascension of King Charles III to the throne, the question arises of what should be done with the official portraits of the late Queen Elizabeth II. This issue led to controversy at the Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough Council after suggestions that a portrait of the Queen could end up in storage… Continue reading Elizabeth II: What have councils done with late Queen's portraits?

Endometriosis is a condition that can spread and damage multiple organs, yet in Wales, it is being seen as less urgent than other surgeries. Lara Stevens, a Cardiff endometriosis patient, says the disease is like the cancer she had as a child. Despite this, she argues that it is not being treated with the necessary… Continue reading 'Endometriosis spreads like my cancer, so why are waits so long?'

For the fourth year in a row, the Sphinx, a patch of snow believed to be the longest-lasting in the UK, has melted. The patch is hidden in one of the most isolated locations in Scotland’s Cairngorms, and has been surveyed for decades by Iain Cameron and other experts, who classify their work as “citizen… Continue reading The Sphinx: My pilgrimage to Scotland's vanishing snow patch

An exhibition of portraits showcasing the lives of homeless people is set to take place in Kent. The Beyond The Margins exhibition features work by photographer and filmmaker Jason Knott, who spent a year with clients, volunteers, and staff of the Catching Lives charity in Canterbury. Knott’s work promises to provide an “insight into the… Continue reading Canterbury: Homeless portraits form part of arts festival

The UK’s political scene continues to be the focus of media attention, with a range of stories leading today’s newspapers. The Times reports on anonymous sources claiming that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s problems go beyond the recent resignation of his adviser Sue Gray. These “systemic issues” are said to be unaddressed by the prime minister… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'The pain will never leave' and 'No 10 crisis'

A dog attack on Monday has resulted in a 12-year-old girl being hospitalized and suffering life-changing injuries. Gwent Police were called to Brynmawr in Blaenau Gwent to respond to reports of the attack, resulting in the arrest of a 37-year-old man and 42-year-old woman, both believed to be the owners of the dog in question.… Continue reading Blaenau Gwent: Girl suffers life changing injuries in dog attack

Swedish filmmaker Kjell-Åke Andersson is known for capturing some of the most iconic moments in pop culture, from Abba’s music videos to the miners’ strike in Wales. Breaking Point, his 1985 documentary about the struggles of the miners in Oakdale, Caerphilly county, is a snapshot of life in the village one month before the end… Continue reading Miners' Strike: Abba filmmaker returns to Wales