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Authorities are investigating pollution in a river near Fort William following reports of dead fish, blood and scales. Members of the public spotted a discharge coming from a waste pipe and reported the issue to regulators on Sunday. Seafood supplier Mowi Scotland, which has a processing plant nearby, conducted an investigation and said the pollutant… Continue reading Probe over Fort William river 'polluted with dead fish and blood'

Two Conservative leadership candidates have made contrasting statements regarding the Tory’s future alignment with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party. Speaking at the Conservative conference in Birmingham, Tom Tugendhat warned against his party becoming similar to Reform UK, instead advocating for the Tories to “rebuild trust” with the public. Kemi Badenoch, a rival leadership contender, stated… Continue reading Tom Tugendhat warns against Tories becoming Reform UK

Passengers of the Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey cruise ship have been delayed for four months in Belfast due to repairs but were due to depart on Monday evening. However, passengers were waiting for the ship to arrive at the departure dock, causing further delays. The CEO of Villa Vie, Mike Petterson, told passengers they were… Continue reading Belfast cruise ship not yet at departure dock

An eight-year-old boy from Frizington, identified as Jay Cartmell, has tragically passed away following an incident which left him with a gunshot wound to the face and head. The incident occurred on land close to the A66, north of Warcop in Cumbria, on Saturday afternoon. Despite efforts to save his life, Jay later died in… Continue reading Cumbria farm shooting victim, 8, is named as Jay Cartmell

Simon Case, the UK’s most senior civil servant, has announced his resignation from the position of Cabinet Secretary by the end of the year due to health reasons. Case has been undergoing treatment for a “neurological condition” for the past 18 months. In his statement, he makes it clear that the decision to step down… Continue reading Cabinet Secretary to step down on health grounds

Strictly Come Dancing has faced a tumultuous few months following allegations of bullying, harassment, and physical aggression towards contestants. Actress Amanda Abbington made a complaint against her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, in 2023, which was later upheld by the BBC in 2024. Other former celebrities have also come forward with their experiences, including Zara McDermott… Continue reading Has Strictly been tainted by scandal after Amanda Abbington claims partly upheld?

The Post Office’s Capture system, which was used by sub-postmasters before the controversial Horizon software was implemented, may have also had flaws, according to an investigation report. The report stated that there was a “reasonable likelihood” that the IT system may have caused shortfalls in cash accounts. Capture was used in Post Office branches from… Continue reading Post Office scandal: Second IT system 'likely' to have caused shortfalls

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The BBC has issued an apology to actress Amanda Abbington and upheld some of her complaints against her former Strictly Come Dancing dance partner, Giovanni Pernice. However, the most serious allegations of physical aggression made against Pernice were cleared by the broadcaster. The Sherlock star claimed that Pernice had been “unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean”… Continue reading BBC apologises to Amanda Abbington over Strictly verbal bullying by Giovanni Pernice, but he is cleared of physical aggression

Frasers Group, owned by Mike Ashley, has made a takeover offer for Mulberry, a luxury handbag maker. The bid places a value of £83m on Mulberry, whose sales have decreased rapidly due to a decline in the luxury sector. Frasers is already the owner of several retailers, including Sports Direct and Flannels, and holds a… Continue reading Mulberry: Mike Ashley's Frasers Group makes bid for handbag maker