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The government is set to reveal new measures easing restrictions on oil and gas drilling in the North Sea as part of its upcoming North Sea Strategy. This strategy will be announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves during her Budget speech, followed by a detailed document from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The… Continue reading North Sea drilling restrictions to be relaxed in new Labour plan

A man who was driving while disqualified fled the scene after a high-speed collision that left one of his passengers seriously injured. Jamie Challis, 24, tried to deny he had been behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Polo that reached speeds up to 70mph before crashing into another vehicle and then a lamppost. The crash… Continue reading Newport: Runaway driver Jamie Challis caught by DNA on car airbag

A former schoolmate of Nigel Farage, who is Jewish, has accused the Reform UK leader of being “fundamentally dishonest” in denying allegations that he was racist during their teenage years. Peter Ettedgui told the BBC that while they attended Dulwich College in London, Farage repeatedly made antisemitic remarks, including saying “Hitler was right” and urging… Continue reading Nigel Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate

A significant fire broke out at a warehouse in west London, with fireworks and gas cylinders believed to have been stored inside the building. The incident, which began on Bridge Road in Southall’s Middlesex Business Park, triggered a large emergency response. Although the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has now downgraded the major incident status, firefighting… Continue reading Major incident as fireworks suspected in Southall warehouse fire

The government has announced a rise in the minimum wage rates effective from April, benefitting millions of workers across the country. For individuals aged over 21, the minimum hourly rate will increase by 50p, reaching £12.71. Those aged 18 to 20 will see their pay rise by 85p to £10.85 per hour, while under-18s and… Continue reading Minimum wage to rise again from April to £12.71 for over-21s

A 32-year-old man, Liridon Kastrati, has been found guilty of attempting to murder a police officer after a violent incident in Paisley, Renfrewshire. The case stemmed from an event on 6 May last year, when Kastrati was seen wielding a chainsaw and threatening officers. While initially facing a charge for attempting to murder four officers,… Continue reading Man tried to murder police officer after chainsaw chase in Paisley

Justice Secretary David Lammy has unveiled proposals to significantly curtail the long-standing right to jury trials in England and Wales. Under the plans, jury trials would be reserved only for the most serious offenses such as rape, murder, manslaughter, or cases meeting a public interest test. For other criminal cases, Lammy aims to establish a… Continue reading Justice secretary wants most jury trials scrapped

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Graham Linehan, co-creator of the popular TV show *Father Ted*, has been found not guilty of harassing a teenage transgender activist on social media, though he was convicted of damaging her phone. The incident occurred outside a conference in October, when Linehan “deliberately whacked” Sophia Brooks’ phone and threw it into the road, according to… Continue reading Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but guilty of damaging phone

A 15-year-old boy has been taken into custody on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder following a shooting in Sheffield that left a 16-year-old critically injured. South Yorkshire Police revealed that the victim was found hurt on London Road at around 17:15 GMT on Monday and was immediately rushed to hospital, where he remains in… Continue reading Sheffield shooting: Boy, 15, arrested as teen critical in hospital