Tag: UK News

BBC Wales has reported that young people in Wales will soon benefit from £1 bus rides across the country, thanks to a budget deal struck between Welsh Labour and Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds. This initiative, part of a deal exceeding £100m, will also include additional funding to potentially finalize the expansion of universal… Continue reading Welsh government: Under-21s get £1 bus fare in Labour-Lib Dem deal

A mother expressed her frustration with the system as her daughter, Sophie, who has complex special needs, ended up in Hydebank Wood prison due to violent outbursts instead of being placed in a care home. Jennifer Rodgers highlighted the lack of suitable accommodation and proper help for Sophie’s behavioral issues, leading to police involvement. Despite… Continue reading Teenager with special needs in Hydebank jail instead of care home

The case surrounding the death of singer Liam Payne has taken a turn as manslaughter charges against a friend of the singer and two hotel staff members in Buenos Aires have been dropped. The accused, Rogelio “Roger” Nores, and the two hotel workers were initially charged two months after Payne’s tragic death. However, appeal court… Continue reading Charges against Liam Payne's friend dropped

Recent data shows that the number of patients in Wales waiting for treatment has decreased by nearly 2,000. In December, there were 800,395 patients on various patient pathways, which is a drop from 802,268 the previous month. Despite this improvement, the number of patients waiting more than 36 weeks has reached a record high of… Continue reading NHS Wales waiting lists dip but targets still missed

Irish singer-songwriter Ronan Keating has expressed his dissatisfaction with the justice system in the Republic of Ireland following a recent case where a man escaped prison time for causing the death of Keating’s brother in a tragic crash. Keating voiced his frustration on Instagram, stating, “You can kill a man… and you can walk free.… Continue reading Ronan Keating says justice system is 'broken' after fatal crash

In a tragic turn of events, a man suspected of fatally shooting his wife in Kent is believed to have met his own demise after falling into the River Thames, according to Kent Police. Edvard Stockings is suspected of shooting Lisa Smith in the car park of the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt. Despite the… Continue reading Knockholt pub shooting suspect believed dead in River Thames

The number of patients hospitalized with Norovirus in England has reached a record high. According to data from NHS England, an average of 1,160 patients were being treated for the vomiting bug each day last week, which is double the number from the same period last year. This surge represents a 22% increase from the… Continue reading Norovirus hospital cases reach highest level ever in England

Lloyds Banking Group has announced a significant increase in the amount it is setting aside to address the car finance mis-selling issue, now totaling £1.2bn, impacting its annual profits. This move includes an additional £700m allocated for potential compensation payments, on top of the initial £450m reserved earlier. Concerns have been raised about the lack… Continue reading Car finance scandal: Lloyds earmarks £1.2bn for potential payouts

A council spokesperson has confirmed that the massive sinkhole in Surrey village is no longer expanding. The sinkhole first appeared in Godstone after a water main burst, reaching a length of 65ft. A second sinkhole emerged the following day, prompting the evacuation of approximately 30 homes as a precaution. Matt Furniss, Surrey County Council’s cabinet… Continue reading Godstone sinkhole has stabilised, says Surrey County Council

A Paralympian was turned away from a hotel that he had booked and paid for simply because he was using a wheelchair. Piers Gilliver, a Tokyo gold medallist from Wiltshire, was informed by staff at the Ibis Rotherham East that he could not stay on the upper floors due to hotel policy. Despite not requiring… Continue reading Paralympian Piers Gilliver denied hotel room over wheelchair