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Chris Page reported that the full excavation of a mass grave of babies and young children at Tuam in County Galway is currently in progress. The exhumations are taking place at the former site of an institution for unmarried mothers that operated between 1925 and 1961. This international attention 11 years ago when amateur historian… Continue reading Tuam: Full excavation of mass baby grave due to begin

A former Conservative MP, previously known as Jamie Wallis but now identified as Katie Wallis and using female pronouns, has been handed a community order and fine for harassing her ex-wife. Representing Bridgend from 2019 to 2024, Wallis was sentenced for harassing Rebecca Wallis, now known as Rebecca Lovell, between 14 February and 21 March.… Continue reading Ex-Tory MP given community order and fine for harassing ex-wife

Lucy Hooker, a business reporter, discusses the potential transformation of the Post Office into an employee-owned business in a public consultation initiated by the government. The Post Office, a fully state-owned business with a presence in over 11,500 locations across the UK, has long been a subject of discussion for mutualisation, which was put on… Continue reading Post Office could be owned by its workers, government says

At Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, a tragic incident occurred as a child passed away after contracting measles, which has been on the rise among young individuals in the area according to the hospital. The institution noted a surge in the admission of “seriously unwell” children due to the highly contagious virus. While Alder Hey… Continue reading Measles: Child dies at Alder Hey after contracting virus

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of his girlfriend at their home in South Lanarkshire. Ewan Methven confessed to the violent attack on 21-year-old Phoenix Spencer-Horn at a flat in Glen Lee, East Kilbride, in November 2024. He tried to cover up the crime and deceive her family… Continue reading Man jailed for life for murder of Phoenix Spencer-Horn

Lauren King, mother of Bebe King, who tragically lost her life in the Southport knife attacks, has spoken about her daughter’s kind and loving nature. She expressed her desire to honor Bebe’s memory by providing support for grieving children through creative means such as art, music, and storytelling. Bebe, along with two other young girls,… Continue reading Southport: 'We want to carry on Bebe's light and big heart'

The latest heat health alerts have expired in England following the conclusion of the third heatwave of the year, giving way to cooler and more unsettled weather. Temperatures are expected to be significantly lower on Monday, ranging between 18C and 24C throughout most of the UK. This return to more typical mid-July conditions comes after… Continue reading UK heatwave ends as cooler weather and rain returns

In a recent court appearance, a 28-year-old man named Thomas Morgan from Gorseinon, Swansea county, faced charges for the alleged murder of a five-month-old baby named Jensen-Lee Dougal in Clydach on 30 March 2024. This heartbreaking case has left many in shock and disbelief at the tragic loss of such a young life. The accused,… Continue reading Man appears in court charged with murder of baby in Clydach

o not,” the company said. Connells also said it is “proud of the support and advice we offer our customers” and that the staff at the Abingdon branch are “passionate about delivering great customer service and acting with integrity.” The situation for sellers like Julie raises broader questions about the effectiveness of existing regulations in… Continue reading Dubious sales tactics at two leading estate agencies uncovered by BBC investigation

Bowes QC, heard. During the investigation, Susan reverted to her original story, claiming she had given birth in a Nigerian hospital where her husband’s cousin worked as a doctor. One text message from Susan to her sister-in-law read: