Father of Kory McCrimmon leads hundreds in march to end knife crime

A demonstration against knife crime in Glasgow saw a massive turnout with hundreds of participants. Parents Against Knives, initiated by the family of Kory McCrimmon, aimed to shed light on the escalating incidents of deaths and severe injuries involving weapons among the youth. Tragically, Kory lost his life at the age of 16 after a… Continue reading Father of Kory McCrimmon leads hundreds in march to end knife crime

Heatwave eases as rainy weather blows in across parts of UK

The UK is experiencing a shift in weather patterns as wind and rain move across the region, providing relief from the recent heatwave. Luckily, Sunday brings a fresher outlook with sunshine and scattered showers, leading into a wet end of the weekend as a weather front approaches from the west on Monday evening. Saturday saw… Continue reading Heatwave eases as rainy weather blows in across parts of UK

Ripon family 'sold up' to travel world searching for new life

A family from Ripon, North Yorkshire, made a bold decision to sell almost all of their belongings to embark on a journey around the world with their 12-year-old daughter. Emma, 34, and Joe, 33, were fed up with the monotonous grind of working life in western society and wanted to give their daughter, Tilly, a… Continue reading Ripon family 'sold up' to travel world searching for new life

UK preparing flight out of Israel for British nationals next week

UK to Evacuate British Nationals from Israel In response to escalating tensions in the region, the UK government has announced plans to organize a chartered flight to evacuate British nationals from Israel next week. The decision comes after the US carried out strikes at nuclear facilities in Iran, leading to increased instability in the area.… Continue reading UK preparing flight out of Israel for British nationals next week

Man injured in assault outside Ballymena bar

In the early hours of Sunday, a disturbing incident occurred in Ballymena, County Antrim, where a man was harmed in a severe assault. The attack took place at approximately 02:05 BST outside a licensed establishment on Ballymoney Street. First responders, including the police and ambulance service, swiftly arrived at the scene and the injured man… Continue reading Man injured in assault outside Ballymena bar

Windrush campaigners back Notting Hill Carnival funding bid

As the nation marks Windrush Day, campaigners are voicing concerns about the future of Notting Hill Carnival and calling for government intervention. The chairman of the west London carnival, Ian Comfort, has expressed fears about its sustainability, urging Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to provide essential funding for public safety measures. While the government recognizes the… Continue reading Windrush campaigners back Notting Hill Carnival funding bid

David 'Syd' Lawrence: Former England and Gloucestershire bowler dies following MND diagnosis

Former England fast bowler Lawrence passes away at 61 The cricketing world mourns the loss of former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler, David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, who passed away at the age of 61. Lawrence, who battled Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in the past year, made significant contributions to the sport through his impressive career. As… Continue reading David 'Syd' Lawrence: Former England and Gloucestershire bowler dies following MND diagnosis

Keir Starmer calls for Iran to return to negotiating table

Following the US airstrikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to resume negotiations and return to the table for discussions. The UK prime minister emphasized the importance of stability in the region and labeled Iran’s nuclear program as a serious threat to international security. Despite being informed in advance, the… Continue reading Keir Starmer calls for Iran to return to negotiating table

Man arrested over fire at former Perth primary school

A fire at the former Balhousie Primary School in Perth has led to the arrest of a teenager. The incident occurred on Muirton Place, with witnesses describing a “tornado of fire and smoke” erupting from the building shortly after midnight on Sunday. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) swiftly dispatched six crews and two… Continue reading Man arrested over fire at former Perth primary school