Tag: UK News

New statistics show that ambulance wait times outside Welsh hospitals have increased in the past year. The Welsh Ambulance Trust noted that last year 23,334 ambulances waited for at least four hours to hand over patients outside A&E. Additionally, nearly 73,000 ambulances had to wait for at least an hour, representing an increase of 18% from 2023 and… Continue reading Wales ambulance: Wait outside A&E averages nearly two hours

The UK government’s spending on flood defences is predicted to rise to the highest level in history. In England, over the next two years, more than £2.6bn will be invested in safeguarding homes and businesses to combat the pressing issue of flooding. This investment will surpass the previously reported figure by £250m. With the objective… Continue reading Flooding defences: Govt pledges to spend £2.6bn in next two years

At a hearing with the Business and Trade Select Committee, the boss of Ticketmaster UK, Andrew Parsons, has stated that event organisers set ticket prices. This comes after criticism from fans over the prices of tickets for the Oasis reunion tour last summer. Despite fans indicating they paid significantly more than advertised, Parsons explained that… Continue reading Ticketmaster UK boss tells MPs prices are very fair

North Yorkshire police investigating the death of Lamduan Armitage, whose body was discovered in a stream near Pen-y-ghent in 2004, have appealed for information from anyone who knew her from when she lived in South Yorkshire to come forward. Police have confirmed that Mrs Armitage’s husband, David Armitage, who was arrested on suspicion of her… Continue reading Husband bailed over Thai woman's 2004 death

The family of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a Sheffield school on Monday have said they are “utterly heartbroken”. Harvey Willgoose was fatally attacked at All Saints Catholic High School on Granville Road. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he couldn’t be saved. South Yorkshire Police have arrested a… Continue reading Harvey Willgoose a best friend to all, say stabbed teen's family

The draft budget proposed by the Welsh government caused a significant upset on Tuesday due to the absence of the leader of the Senedd’s Conservatives, Darren Millar, and one of his colleagues, Russell George. Millar and George missed a key vote on the government’s spending plans whilst they attended the National Prayer Breakfast in the US,… Continue reading Welsh government budget: Tories on Trump trip miss vote

Australia and Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr faced charges of harassing Met Police officer PC Stephen Lovell with racially aggravated behavior after the officer responded to her allegations regarding a taxi driver. During the hearing at Kingston Crown Court, Ms. Kerr told the court that she felt “ignored” by the police during the whole incident. She… Continue reading Sam Kerr trial: Met Police officer challenged in court over motives

The post-Brexit border checks in the UK are failing to stop illegal meat from entering the country, according to a senior health official at the Dover Port Health Authority. Lucy Manzano claims that many lorries that are meant to undergo health checks are not turning up, despite the border control post being located 22 miles… Continue reading Illegal meat on most UK High Streets, official says

Relatives of victims who died in the Omagh bombing of 1998 have been sharing their personal stories at a public inquiry into the attack. The Real IRA had driven a car bomb into Omagh town centre, killing 29 people, including Bryan White and his 60-year-old father, Fred. Speaking at the inquiry, Edith White, mother and… Continue reading Omagh bomb widow 'couldn't accept' deaths of husband and son