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Labour Party councillors in Greater Manchester have been suspended due to offensive messages shared in a WhatsApp group. This revelation emerged following the suspension of two Labour MPs in the region, including Gorton and Denton MP Andrew Gwynne and Burnley MP Oliver Ryan. Gwynne confessed to making “badly misjudged” comments, leading to his suspension and… Continue reading Labour suspends 11 councillors during WhatsApp group probe

A prominent figure in the UK has been fined £28,000 for exceeding the allowed water extraction from a chalk stream during a drought. Ilchester Estate, owned by Charlotte Townshend, took more water than permitted from the Dorset Frome chalk stream, as reported by the Environment Agency (EA). This breach resulted in the extraction of over… Continue reading Dorset millionaire's estate overused water during drought

Following the tragic deaths of two young boys, eight individuals have been handed sentences for their involvement in the subsequent rioting. Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and his close friend Harvey Evans, 15, lost their lives in a fatal e-bike crash that occurred in Ely, Cardiff, on 22 May 2023. The turmoil that ensued after the incident… Continue reading Cardiff: Eight teenagers sentenced for rioting in Ely

Scotland’s night skies have been illuminated by the stunning spectacle of the Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, as captured by BBC Weather Watchers in recent evenings. The vivid display of colours has been attributed to a surge in solar activity, with the auroras forecasted to continue their show over northern Scotland on Tuesday… Continue reading Northern Lights shimmer over Scotland in stunning photos

The Church of England has come under fire for not adopting a fully independent safeguarding model for dealing with abuse cases. Instead, the synod recommended an alternative proposal that child safety expert Prof Alexis Jay has called a “way forward in the short term.” The aim is to fully transition to an independent safeguarding model… Continue reading Church of England rejects fully independent safeguarding

The Princess of Wales paid a visit to a women’s prison located in Cheshire, where she talked with the inmates residing in a mother and baby unit. During her visit, Catherine was introduced to a project that aimed to foster healthy relationships between newborns and their mothers, particularly in environments that are challenging. Unlike more… Continue reading Kate's prison visit to meet mothers and babies

In recent news concerning the South of France, it has been confirmed by French prosecutors that a British couple, Andrew and Dawn Searle, died in their home located in the hamlet of Les Pesquiès, Villefranche-de-Rouergue, five days ago. The couple, originally from Scotland, moved to France and had lived there for five years. The deaths… Continue reading French prosecutors confirm how Andrew and Dawn Searle died

The funeral for the late Scotsman and Manchester United legend, Denis Law, was attended by approximately 750 people including family, friends, and footballers from across the generations. Even more admirers of the prominent footballer gathered at Old Trafford to pay their respects and applaud as the hearse passed the stadium, stopping at the Trinity statue that… Continue reading Denis Law: Fans bid farewell at Manchester United star's funeral

Changes to rules surrounding apprenticeships in the UK now mean businesses employing adult apprentices can decide whether Maths and English qualifications should be part of the prescribed course. Such has been the problematic nature of such qualifications that more than 45% of adult apprentices drop out of their course, which the government hopes this change… Continue reading Maths and English requirement dropped for adult apprentices