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Following the death of several animals at Capel Manor College’s Gunnersbury Park campus in west London, two boys aged 11 and 12 have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and burglary. They were apprehended after police received reports of the killings over the weekend and have subsequently been bailed. CCTV footage of the college… Continue reading Boys aged 11 and 12 arrested after animals killed at college

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill attended her first Northern Ireland game at Windsor Park, accompanied by her Deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly. They watched the Northern Ireland women’s team compete against Montenegro in the Uefa Women’s Nations League play-off match which began at 7 pm GMT. Ms. O’Neill had committed to attending a Northern… Continue reading Michelle O'Neill attending first Northern Ireland game at Windsor Park

During a hearing related to compensation payments for sub-postmasters impacted by the Horizon scandal, Henry Staunton, the former chairman of Post Office, surprised MPs by revealing the current company CEO, Nick Read, is being investigated. While witnesses earlier in the day informed the MPs there was an internal investigation into Staunton’s behaviour while he chaired… Continue reading Post Office boss under investigation, claims ex-chair

An apology has been issued by the BBC for the handling of a complaint made about presenter Huw Edwards. The broadcaster confirmed that allegations were made in May 2023, but did not reach senior managers until 6 July. The complaint was not escalated quickly enough, according to the corporation, which subsequently pledged to alter its… Continue reading BBC apologises over handling of Huw Edwards complaint

An enforcement notice has been issued to rebuild The Crooked House pub in Himley, near Dudley, which was destroyed last year in a suspected arson attack. South Staffordshire Council served the notice to the pub’s owners, requiring them to build the property to its original state before the fire. Council leader Roger Lees stated that… Continue reading Crooked House: Owners of wonky pub ordered to rebuild

Three men have faced charges for allegedly attacking an Islamic education center, using a gun made by a 3D printer. Brogan Stewart, Marco Pitzettu, and Christopher Ringrose, whose ages range from 24 to 33, faced the Westminster Magistrates’ Court through a video link. They did not enter a plea and remained in custody until their… Continue reading Three men charged with planning attack on Islamic education centre

Michael Sheen has shown his support for a four-year-old boy named Louis who is suffering from a rare genetic condition by donating £5,000 towards home adaptations that will improve his living conditions. The Welsh actor contributed to a charity football match that was organised to help raise funds for Louis and his family, who require… Continue reading Wrexham: Michael Sheen donates £5k for boy with genetic condition

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According to the Broads Authority, climate change may have contributed to the resurgence of the Norfolk Hawker, a dragonfly that was once rare in many parts of the UK. The insect had gone extinct from the Cambridgeshire Fens in 1893, while the few breeding sites for the insect that existed prior to 2013 were located… Continue reading Rare dragonfly spreads its wings from Norfolk and Suffolk

Jass Thethi’s life was transformed after she was diagnosed with ADHD just over a year ago. But the 34-year-old’s joy was short-lived because, like more than 150,000 others who live with the condition and are reliant on medication, Jass has been affected by a UK-wide medicine shortage that started in September. “When the medication shortage… Continue reading ADHD medication shortage: 'I'm white knuckling everyday life'