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A dozen NHS construction projects across Scotland have been delayed or paused for up to two years due to budget constraints. Health boards were informed by the Scottish government that there is currently no money available for building schemes. The delay comes as a result of addressing essential maintenance issues being given priority. The Scottish… Continue reading All new NHS building projects in Scotland put on hold

The Monday papers cover a range of stories, with a focus on politics, education, and tech. The i reports that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is facing pressure from Tory MPs to deliver tax cuts in the next month’s budget, but without having to cut public spending. Hunt previously stated that he would prioritize tax cuts over… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Schools phone ban' and Kremlin 'covering tracks'

Several landscapes and beauty spots in England have a right to roam but no legal right to access, meaning walkers are being shut out, according to campaigners. Although England designates 8% of land as “open country” under the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000, researchers have identified 2,700 hectares surrounded by private land… Continue reading Walkers forced to trespass onto open access countryside

Two Bristol teenagers, both aged 15, have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Darrian Williams, who was fatally stabbed in Rawnsley Park, Easton, on Wednesday. After being attacked, Darrian ran to Stapleton Road where a motorist tended to him before he collapsed and died in West Street, Old Market. The accused have also been… Continue reading Bristol: Two boys charged with murder of Darrian Williams

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 64-year-old man died following an assault. South Wales Police were called to reports of a serious assault in Belmont Walk, in the Butetown area of Cardiff just after 9:00 GMT on Sunday morning. Sadly, the 64-year-old later died, confirmed by the force. According… Continue reading Cardiff: Murder arrest as man dies after reports of assault

The 77th British Academy Film Awards brought together a constellation of Hollywood stars and leading UK film-makers in London. The event recognized outstanding contributions to the film industry over the past year. The film Oppenheimer emerged as the clear winner of the night, scooping multiple awards. Poor Things also enjoyed a successful evening, taking home… Continue reading Watch Baftas 2024 best bits… in two minutes

Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr, swept the Bafta Awards. Murphy won Best Actor playing the father of the atomic bomb, J Robert Oppenheimer, while Downey Jr won Best Supporting Actor. The film also won Best Film, with Michael J Fox revealing the win. Oppenheimer won seven Baftas… Continue reading Oppenheimer's Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr scoop Bafta Film Awards

In Leicestershire, a young child has apparently fallen into the River Soar, resulting in a major search by emergency services. Leicestershire Police confirmed that they were at the scene and working alongside other emergency services to locate the three-year-old. Nobody knows yet how the child fell into the river. According to Leicestershire Police, reports of… Continue reading Braunstone: Major search after reports child, 3, fell into river

A group of farmers staged a peaceful protest in Newtown, Powys, bringing their go-slow tractors and vehicles to the location of a Welsh Labour leadership debate. Approximately 100 farmers participated in the protest, which caused a significant delay before the protest reached the town’s football club where the debate was set to take place. The… Continue reading Wales farmers protests: 100 tractors pull up at debate

Police in Bristol have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder after the discovery of three dead children at a house in the city. Officers were acting on a welfare check call when they attended the scene in Blaise Walk, Sea Mills. The children, said to be young, were found dead at the house. The… Continue reading Murder arrest after three children found dead in Bristol