Tag: UK News

BBC Scotland’s environment correspondent, Kevin Keane, reports that conservation groups are vehemently opposing the construction of an offshore wind farm, known as Berwick Bank, in the Firth of Forth. The developer, SSE, anticipates that the project could result in the deaths of tens of thousands of seabirds, with kittiwakes identified as the species most at… Continue reading Plea to block wind farm as thousands of bird deaths forecast

In an effort to address the growing demand for mental health support, new strategies are being implemented to offer same-day assistance without requiring a referral. The Welsh government has outlined a 10-year plan focusing on early intervention and social prescribing to connect individuals with community-based activities. Minister for Health and Wellbeing Sarah Murphy emphasized the… Continue reading Mental health: Same-day help in Wales promised under new plan

Political reporter Brian Wheeler reports that Sir Tony Blair is calling for a major reevaluation of net zero policies, arguing that the current approach of limiting energy consumption and fossil fuel production is bound to fail. In a new report, the former Labour prime minister highlights that voters are feeling burdened with financial sacrifices and… Continue reading Tony Blair says current net zero push 'doomed to fail'

Reporters Charlotte Cox from BBC News in the South West and James Churchfield from BBC News in Cornwall covered the exciting festival that brought people together on a sandbar in the Isles of Scilly. The Low Tide Event, which typically sits under 20ft (6m) of water, provided 90 minutes of joy for hundreds of attendees… Continue reading 'World's shortest festival' brings buzz to Isles of Scilly

Reporting from North East and Cumbria, Duncan Leatherdale and Evie Lake uncover the shocking case of two individuals accused of the senseless act of cutting down the historic Sycamore Gap tree. The prosecution described the felling as a “moronic mission”, with the defendants keeping a wedge of the tree as a trophy. Daniel Michael Graham… Continue reading Sycamore Gap trial: Accused kept tree wedge as trophy, jury told

BBC News reporter Bea Swallow has shared the harrowing details of a suspected gas explosion that occurred in Yate, near Bristol, resulting in three individuals being transported to the hospital. The incident took place on Lancaster Road in Yate at 06:53 BST, with emergency services responding to a house engulfed in flames. This catastrophic event… Continue reading Three taken to hospital after house explosion in Yate

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In East London, a shooting incident occurred resulting in three individuals being sent to the hospital. It was reported that shots were fired in Forest Gate, prompting emergency response from the London Ambulance Service (LAS). The LAS confirmed that they received the call around 14:50 BST regarding the incident on Upton Lane. One of the… Continue reading Forest Hill: Three in hospital after shooting

Mark Savage, Music Correspondent, reports on the rise of the west Belfast rave-rap trio, Kneecap. They have garnered a wild and unconventional reputation among their fans yet have faced criticism for their provocative political messages by others. Similar to renowned anti-establishment rap groups like NWA and Run The Jewels, Kneecap positions themselves as counterculture figures,… Continue reading Kneecap are no strangers to controversy – but is this time different?

At the High Court in Glasgow, four individuals – Alan Hush, Gavin Brown, Adam Sharoudi, and Gavin Cox – were found guilty in a corruption and bribery case that involved health boards throughout Scotland. Oricom Ltd, founded by Sharoudi and Brown, was awarded contracts for telecoms and video conferencing equipment between 2010 and 2017, breaching… Continue reading Four found guilty over £6m NHS telecom contracts corruption