A Ukrainian refugee, identified only as Taisiia, chose to return to Kyiv instead of staying in Swansea due to the poor condition of the housing she was offered. Taisiia, who arrived in Swansea in June 2022 with her seven-month-old daughter as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, was unable to find suitable independent housing… Continue reading Ukrainian refugee returned to Kyiv due to state of Swansea home
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Frank Hester: Rishi Sunak say he won't return money from donor accused of racism
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declined requests from opposition parties to give back money to a Conservative Party donor who allegedly made racist comments about MP Diane Abbott. Despite claims that Frank Hester had said Abbott “should be shot,” Sunak maintained that Hester had apologised and that “that remorse should be accepted.” Hester has… Continue reading Frank Hester: Rishi Sunak say he won't return money from donor accused of racism
Samaria Ayanle: Body found weeks ago believed that of missing woman
The Metropolitan Police has announced that a body, found in the River Thames in London last month, has been identified as Samaria Ayanle, a young woman who went missing in February. Ayanle, aged 19, was last seen on CCTV footage in her Marble Arch university accommodation in central London. Officers found the body in the… Continue reading Samaria Ayanle: Body found weeks ago believed that of missing woman
UK to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers
New measures will be put in place by the UK government which will ban foreign governments from owning newspapers or news magazines within the country. The decision came following worries that the United Arab Emirates would buy the Daily Telegraph and Spectator with financial backing. Cross-party criticism ensued, and Labour has confirmed that it will… Continue reading UK to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers
Diane Abbott: MP criticises Speaker for race row debate snub
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Dwelaniyah Robinson murder-accused mum 'ashamed' of scalds
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British couple die on Caribbean island in Grenada
A tragedy has occurred during a holiday in Grenada involving a British couple. Rosaline Foster, 76, is said to have drowned attempting to save her husband, David John, 77, after he had become distressed in the sea. The Royal Grenada Police Force believe that David may have had a heart attack while in the water… Continue reading British couple die on Caribbean island in Grenada
Diss ticket touts convicted in £6.5m reselling scheme
A court in Leeds has heard how Lynda Chenery, 51, and Mark Woods, 59, both of TQ Tickets Ltd, exploited the love and passion of music fans by buying and reselling concert tickets worth £6.5m. The Norfolk-based company used multiple identities to purchase large numbers of tickets, including those for high-profile concerts by artists such… Continue reading Diss ticket touts convicted in £6.5m reselling scheme
Southampton head disgusted by state of food at his own school
The head teacher of Redbridge Community School in Southampton, Jason Ashley, has voiced his concerns over the quality and presentation of food in the school’s canteen. In a letter sent to parents, Mr Ashley highlighted the “completely unacceptable” meals served, blaming catering firm Chartwells for the issue and stood by his claims that the food… Continue reading Southampton head disgusted by state of food at his own school
Archbishops of Canterbury and York urge caution on extremism redefinition
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have spoken out against Michael Gove’s planned redefinition of extremism, stating that it risks vilifying the wrong people and creating more division. Justin Welby and Stephen Cottrell believe that the response to the rise in extremism, as called out by Rishi Sunak, would threaten freedom of speech and worship.… Continue reading Archbishops of Canterbury and York urge caution on extremism redefinition