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Residents in Bridgend are facing a devastating situation as flash flooding has returned to haunt them for the second time in nine months. An overnight downpour resulted in waist-deep water filling ground-floor properties, forcing an elderly woman to be rescued by the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Liam Reilly, a 30-year-old resident, expressed his… Continue reading Flashing flooding causes damage in Bridgend

BBC News reported that a tragic incident occurred at a Devon airfield where two individuals lost their lives in a skydiving mishap. The Devon and Cornwall Police were alerted to the situation at Dunkeswell Aerodrome around 13:00 BST on June 13. The individuals involved were described as skydivers and were unfortunately pronounced dead on-site. In… Continue reading Pair killed in 'skydiving incident' at Devon airfield

BBC Scotland home affairs correspondent David Cowan reported that a man suspected of killing two senior members of a Scottish organized crime group in a bar in Spain has been apprehended. The suspect was arrested in Liverpool by Merseyside Police based on an international arrest warrant issued by Spanish authorities. The victims, Ross Monaghan, 43,… Continue reading Man arrested over shooting of Scots in Spanish bar

Angie Brown, from BBC Scotland News, shares the remarkable story of Robert Marshall, who is planning to walk the West Highland Way for the 100th time later this year. When Robert first tackled the 96-mile route in 1993, he completed it in just three days, but he quickly realized he wanted to savor the picturesque… Continue reading Why I've walked the West Highland Way 97 times

Firefighters are currently working to extinguish a large fire at a multi-storey building in Perth that started in the early hours of the morning. The incident took place at the junction of Scott Street and South Street. As of 8:00 AM, there were still 11 fire engines present at the scene to deal with the… Continue reading Firefighters tackling blaze above Perth's Royal Bar

Angie Brown, a reporter for BBC Scotland based in Edinburgh and covering the East, recently highlighted an Edinburgh bakery’s creative solution to address safety concerns arising from its long queue. Lannan Bakery, located in Stockbridge, has gained popularity, resulting in a continuous line of customers outside its premises. However, the narrow pavement and the increasing… Continue reading The Edinburgh bakery so busy it has had to hire a 'bouncer'

sary of Oasis’s record-breaking Knebworth concerts. “Nick, I think that guitar might have some good memories for you and me. You should have it.” Nick describes the gesture as priceless. Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

-block”>BBC radio presenter Martha Kearney has been made a CBE for services to journalism and broadcasting The list also celebrates members of the public who have gone above and beyond in their communities. Among them are a pair of brothers from Northamptonshire – Adam and Ryan Lembl – who have both been awarded MBEs for… Continue reading King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Gary Oldman and Strictly hosts Tess and Claudia join David Beckham

Pam Duncan-Glancy, a Scottish Labour politician, has been awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her dedication to public and political service. Her burgundy hair gleamed in the sun as she wore a bright royal blue dress with a gold bracelet on each arm. The recipient expressed feeling “overwhelmed” by… Continue reading Pam Duncan-Glancy 'over the moon' at King's MBE honour

The King has made a solemn request for the Royal Family members participating in the Trooping the Colour parade to wear black armbands in honor of the victims of the Air India plane crash, according to Buckingham Palace. As a mark of respect, King Charles has also called for a minute’s silence to be observed… Continue reading Royals to honour air crash victims at Trooping the Colour