'Once-in-a-lifetime' starling murmuration for Leicestershire village

The residents of a small village in Leicestershire have been experiencing a rare and incredible sight as starlings have been flocking in massive numbers – something that hasn’t been seen in 40 years, according to some long-time residents. These murmurations, as they are known, are a remarkable sight to behold as thousands of birds fly… Continue reading 'Once-in-a-lifetime' starling murmuration for Leicestershire village

Strabane: Stephen Holmes dies days after being assaulted at house

A man from County Tyrone who was the victim of a serious assault has died, and a murder investigation has been launched. Stephen Holmes passed away on Saturday morning, several days after being assaulted at his home in Beechmount Village, Strabane. Mr Holmes was admitted to Derry’s Altnagelvin Hospital following the attack before being transferred… Continue reading Strabane: Stephen Holmes dies days after being assaulted at house

Stolen dog reunited with Norfolk owners after seven years

An elderly dog who was taken from her garden over seven years ago has been reunited with her owners thanks to the RSPCA. Daisy the Labrador’s abduction in November 2017 made national headlines and prompted multiple appeals to the public and government. Police attempted to track down the truck seen driving off with Daisy but… Continue reading Stolen dog reunited with Norfolk owners after seven years

Three men charged after cocaine worth £1m seized in West Lothian

Police in West Lothian have arrested three men in connection with serious and organised crime and drugs offences, following the seizure of cocaine worth £1m. A 54-year-old woman was also taken into custody in relation to the case but was later released pending further investigation. The arrest warrants were carried out on Thursday as part… Continue reading Three men charged after cocaine worth £1m seized in West Lothian

UK weather: Snow and sleet forecast as cold snap continues

The UK is about to experience a cold snap, possibly with sleet and snow in some areas. Friday is expected to be a windy and cloudy day for Wales and England, with intermittent rain showers expected towards the southeast. A little sleet and snow can also be expected over high ground. On the other hand,… Continue reading UK weather: Snow and sleet forecast as cold snap continues

Freed Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi's British family 'very emotional'

The British family of Eli Sharabi, an Israeli who was freed from Gaza over the weekend, have shared their mixed emotions over his release. Sharabi had been held hostage by Hamas for 16 months. During his captivity, Mr Sharabi’s British-born wife, Lianne, and two teenaged daughters, Noiya and Yahel, were found murdered in their home.… Continue reading Freed Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi's British family 'very emotional'

Harvey Willgoose: Service held for fatal school stabbing victim

A mass was held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Handsworth to honor the life of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, who was killed in a stabbing incident at All Saints Catholic High School in Granville Road. Ahead of the church service, his parents, Caroline and Mark, paid tribute to their son and appealed for an end… Continue reading Harvey Willgoose: Service held for fatal school stabbing victim

Former Swansea and Brecon bishop admits indecent assault on child

Anthony Pierce, a former bishop of Swansea and Brecon, has admitted to five indecent assaults on a male child under the age of 16 when he was a parish priest in West Cross, Swansea from 1985 to 1990. The Church in Wales said in a statement that the allegations of his crimes emerged in 2023… Continue reading Former Swansea and Brecon bishop admits indecent assault on child