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Semi-automated offside technology is set to make its debut in English domestic football during the upcoming fifth round of the FA Cup. The Football Association announced on Thursday that the technology will be utilized in the seven matches held at Premier League stadiums. This move comes after a successful trial run in the Emirates FA… Continue reading FA Cup to use semi-automated offsides for first time

news/480/cpsprodpb/4a31/live/a7fbed70-e9e6-11ef-bd1b-d536627785f2.jpg.webp” alt=”Sign showing Halifax”> The whistleblower’s contact with us referred to concerns around gifts as well as expenses on restaurants. They were particularly exercised by what they claimed to be excessive spending on taxis compared to colleagues on the same pay grade but at the same time as hiring who they thought were junior staff.… Continue reading Rachel Reeves and her expenses before she became an MP

Article Re-write: A recent announcement from the Parole Board states that Michael Steele, the man convicted in connection with the infamous Essex Boys murders, is set to be released from prison on licence. Steele was handed a life sentence in 1998 following the discovery of drug dealers Craig Rolfe, Tony Tucker, and Pat Tate shot… Continue reading Essex Boys murderer Michael Steele to be released from prison

Andrew Malkinson, who was wrongly convicted of rape in 2004 and spent 17 years behind bars, is now facing the risk of losing access to social housing as he starts to receive compensation. After the Court of Appeal overturned his conviction for a rape in Salford, Malkinson has received an initial payment as a result… Continue reading Andrew Malkinson: Wrongly jailed man 'at risk of losing housing'

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ter Hitchens”> Peter Hitchens apologises for repeatedly incorrectly predicting Covid pandemic The Spectator columnist was engaged in a fiery exchange with an anti-vaccine campaigner on GB News. 15 May 2024 Health Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Plans for the development of several new towns will commence prior to the upcoming general election, as Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed over 100 potential locations across England have been proposed. The majority of these suggestions involve expanding existing towns or cities, with a few for completely new settlements. The goal is for each… Continue reading Work on new towns to begin by 2029, housing minister says

In Glasgow, a potential teachers’ strike has been averted following negotiations between unions and the city council. The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) teaching union had planned to walk out on 20 February unless education cuts were reversed. However, Glasgow City Council (GCC) has now agreed to remove the planned cuts from the upcoming budget,… Continue reading Teacher strikes halted as council drop job cuts

Rachel Reeves has found herself embroiled in controversy after it was revealed that her online CV contained inaccurate information about her time working at the Bank of England. According to reports, Reeves exaggerated the length of her tenure at the financial institution by nine months. While her LinkedIn profile claimed she worked at the Bank… Continue reading Rachel Reeves's CV exaggerated time at Bank of England

A recent controversy has arisen between a supermarket chain and a Reform UK councillor over the opening of a new store. David Thomas, a Torfaen councillor, posted on social media claiming he had officially opened a new Lidl in Cwmbran. The post included pictures of him cutting a ribbon alongside store workers and two other… Continue reading Lidl denies Reform councillor officially opened Cwmbran shop