Neurodivergent children 'fall through cracks' at Wales' schools

ntal health and is passionate about subjects like forensic psychology. Jo said: “Holly excels in subjects she is taught in a calm relaxed environment with added support.” She would rather see support – specifically someone to act as a mentor to guide her through the school day, with sessions for checking in with teachers to… Continue reading Neurodivergent children 'fall through cracks' at Wales' schools

Lisa Nandy apologises for breaking rules on football regulator appointment

The Secretary of Culture has issued an apology for a breach of rules after failing to disclose donations she received from the man she selected to lead England’s new soccer regulator. Recently, the commissioner for public appointments released a report stating that David Kogan had made two separate donations of £1,450 to Lisa Nandy during… Continue reading Lisa Nandy apologises for breaking rules on football regulator appointment

Remembrance Sunday marked across Northern Ireland

Remembrance Sunday was commemorated with various events taking place throughout Northern Ireland. In Belfast, the ceremony commenced with a two-minute silence at 11:00 GMT, where Belfast Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly laid a wreath in honor of the citizens of Belfast. Notably, Michelle O’Neill participated in the event for the second consecutive year and placed a… Continue reading Remembrance Sunday marked across Northern Ireland

UK military to help protect Belgium after drone incursions

Sir Richard Knighton, the new leader of the UK military, announced that UK military personnel and equipment are being dispatched to Belgium to assist in strengthening its defenses following drone incursions suspected to be carried out by Russia. The request for help came from his Belgian counterpart earlier in the week, and resources are en… Continue reading UK military to help protect Belgium after drone incursions

Boy burned saving sister from firework at Pontypool display

An act of heroism unfolded as an 11-year-old boy, Olly, saved his two-year-old sister from a dangerous firework, earning him the title of “superhero” in the eyes of his mother. During a Bonfire Night display in Pontypool, Torfaen, Olly took quick action by pushing his sister Daisy out of harm’s way as the firework veered… Continue reading Boy burned saving sister from firework at Pontypool display

Man accused of sexually assaulting boy at Loch Ness Bay campsite dies in jail

A tragic incident has occurred at a campsite in the Highlands, where a man accused of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old boy has died in prison. John Bell, aged 44, was facing charges related to the incident that took place at the Loch Ness Bay campsite in Drumnadrochit. The allegations suggested that the boy was approached… Continue reading Man accused of sexually assaulting boy at Loch Ness Bay campsite dies in jail

Remembrance Sunday: King to lead two-minute silence at Cenotaph

Amy Walker and Maia Davies have reported that King Charles III will lead the nation in a two-minute silence at 11:00 GMT on Sunday during the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph. The King is scheduled to lay a wreath at the monument in central London as part of the service to remember those… Continue reading Remembrance Sunday: King to lead two-minute silence at Cenotaph

UK red kites bring Spanish cousins back from the brink

Katharine Da Costa reports on the release of over 120 British-born red kite chicks in southern Spain. The chicks, raised in remote hills in western Spain, are set free at six months old, experiencing their first taste of freedom as they soar through the sky above the wilderness. This initiative marks the culmination of a… Continue reading UK red kites bring Spanish cousins back from the brink

Damage to South Shields art gallery no longer being investigated

Heartbreak for Artists as Vandalism Case is Dropped by Police Artists Laura Robertson and Theodore Godfrey-Cass were left shocked and heartbroken after the police decided to drop the investigation into the damage caused to their gallery, The Market Gallery, in South Shields. The gallery, set to open in a former Wilko store, was broken into… Continue reading Damage to South Shields art gallery no longer being investigated

Inquiry to review rising levels of youth inactivity

The government has initiated an independent review to address the increasing levels of youth inactivity. Led by former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn, the inquiry will focus on the one in eight young people not in education, employment, or training, known as “Neets”. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has labeled this situation as a… Continue reading Inquiry to review rising levels of youth inactivity