The Court of Appeal has decided to overturn the convictions of a mother who was previously found guilty of murdering her eight-week-old son and attempting to kill his toddler sister. Although she admitted to stabbing the children, she denied the charges brought against her. Senior judges concluded on Friday that the guilty verdicts handed down… Continue reading Belfast: Woman jailed for murdering baby has convictions quashed
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What's going on with Edinburgh's scaffolding hotel?
In the heart of Edinburgh, on one of the city’s busiest tourist thoroughfares, an imposing mass of scaffolding has become a prominent, unwelcome feature. The G&V Hotel, part of the Radisson group, located at the intersection of the Royal Mile and George IV Bridge, has been enveloped in plastic sheeting and scaffolding for five years.… Continue reading What's going on with Edinburgh's scaffolding hotel?
'Where did my late husband's pension payments go?'
Public funds will be used to cover shortfalls in the pension scheme of Morton’s Rolls Limited, a well-known bakery in western Scotland that went into liquidation in 2023. Former employees had raised concerns about missing employer contributions to their pensions, even though deductions were regularly taken from their wages. BBC Scotland News reviewed evidence detailing… Continue reading 'Where did my late husband's pension payments go?'
Birmingham doctor charged with sexually assaulting patients
A doctor has been formally charged with multiple counts of sexual assault involving patients under his care, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Nathaniel Spencer, aged 38 and residing in Quinton, Birmingham, faces serious allegations including 15 counts of sexual assault, 17 counts of assault by penetration, and nine counts of sexually assaulting a… Continue reading Birmingham doctor charged with sexually assaulting patients
Man arrested after bulldozer driven into Cefn Rhigos pub
A man has been taken into custody following an incident where a bulldozer was used to crash into a village pub during its operating hours, resulting in the destruction of the front porch and damage to the exterior walls. The event occurred at the New Inn, located in the hamlet of Cefn Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon… Continue reading Man arrested after bulldozer driven into Cefn Rhigos pub
Man, 18, hit by car on motorway was Tasered before death
An 18-year-old man lost his life after exiting an ambulance on a motorway and subsequently being Tasered by police, before he was struck by a vehicle, according to the police watchdog. Logan Smith, a resident of Weston-super-Mare, died on the northbound carriageway of the M5 in North Somerset late on Sunday evening. The Independent Office… Continue reading Man, 18, hit by car on motorway was Tasered before death
Newport's 'dirty' phone boxes should be replaced by digital hubs
Residents in Newport city centre have expressed strong dissatisfaction with the state of the local telephone boxes, describing them as “dirty” and “grubby.” These neglected booths have become an eyesore, prompting calls for their replacement with modern BT Street Hubs. These upgraded kiosks provide free, high-speed Wi-Fi, phone charging points, and UK phone calls, offering… Continue reading Newport's 'dirty' phone boxes should be replaced by digital hubs
Flu: It is like Covid again, says principal as 170 pupils sick
At a primary school in County Londonderry, the principal has described the current situation as reminiscent of the height of the Covid pandemic, with an unprecedented number of absences due to illness. Brian Guthrie, who leads Ebrington Primary School, reported that on one day alone, 170 pupils were off sick. The severity of the situation… Continue reading Flu: It is like Covid again, says principal as 170 pupils sick
Flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after air traffic control outage
Edinburgh Airport experienced a significant disruption when an IT malfunction within its air traffic control system caused a complete halt to all flight operations. This issue began at approximately 08:30, resulting in no planes being able to take off or land during the outage. Passengers were reportedly stuck on aircraft waiting on the runway amid… Continue reading Flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after air traffic control outage
Supermoon dazzles with a halo in the night sky
The final supermoon of 2025 lit up the night sky on Thursday, captivating viewers across the globe. As the third supermoon this year, it appeared noticeably larger and more luminous than a typical full Moon. Observers in the UK were even treated to the sight of a halo encircling the Moon, an atmospheric effect accompanied… Continue reading Supermoon dazzles with a halo in the night sky