A gas explosion was caused by a lightning strike at a food waste recycling plant in Oxfordshire. At the Severn Trent Green Power Plant at Cassington, the blast caused one of its biogas tanks to explode. The fireball from the explosion was reportedly seen lighting up the night sky by witnesses. The company reported that… Continue reading Explosion at Oxfordshire recycling plant after lightning strike
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Psychoactive drugs making inmates violent and aggressive
Prisons in Scotland are facing a new wave of psychoactive drugs smuggled in by drones, leading to violent and aggressive behaviour among inmates. According to Fiona Cruickshanks, the governor of HMP Edinburgh, synthetic drugs and new forms of “street” benzodiazepines are having extreme reactions due to their increased potency. Although traditional narcotics such as heroin… Continue reading Psychoactive drugs making inmates violent and aggressive
Rosie Hughes: Unlocking defences, locking cell doors
Rosie Hughes has made a name for herself as the star striker of Wrexham Women FC, a football club now owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Hughes has not only signed a semi-professional contract but has also appeared on television with Hollywood royalty, met actual royalty, and even scored a winning goal… Continue reading Rosie Hughes: Unlocking defences, locking cell doors
Captain charged in connection with Cork drugs seizure
An Iranian national and captain of the MV Matthew, Soheil Jelveh, has been charged on drugs offences in connection with the record-breaking 2.2 tonnes of cocaine found on board the cargo ship last week. Jelveh, who was airlifted from the bulk carrier when a request for urgent medical assistance was issued, appeared at Wexford District… Continue reading Captain charged in connection with Cork drugs seizure
Watch: Young Tories say what they'd do as PM
As the Conservative Party Conference kicks off in Manchester this week, young conservatives have been vocalizing their aspirations to become the Prime Minister, and what they would do to bring about a change if they had the power to do so for a day. One young conservative, Alice, 22, from Buckinghamshire, believes that she has… Continue reading Watch: Young Tories say what they'd do as PM
Not all renters smoke weed or are in gangs, minister says
The UK’s housing minister has defended the country’s plans to strengthen renters’ rights by saying that not all renters are “bad people” who smoke weed and are in gangs. Rachel Maclean explained that the UK government is committed to the Renters Reform Bill, which would ban landlords in England from evicting tenants without sound justification.… Continue reading Not all renters smoke weed or are in gangs, minister says
UK Windows and Doors: 500 jobs to go as firm goes bust
Over 500 people have lost their jobs as UK Windows and Doors has been placed into administration. Administrators said that the jobs will be lost at sites in Williamstown, Taff’s Well, Llwynypia, and Treorchy, all of which are located in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Additionally, 67 jobs at sites in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, and Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, will… Continue reading UK Windows and Doors: 500 jobs to go as firm goes bust
Don't give up on HS2, Tory mayor Andy Street urges Rishi Sunak
The West Midlands Conservative mayor, Andy Street, has warned that cancelling the Manchester leg of HS2 would be tantamount to “cancelling the future”. Street’s comments were made in response to long-standing reports that the prime minister may soon announce the project’s cancellation. Street subsequently implored the Prime Minister to “stay the course” and avert damage… Continue reading Don't give up on HS2, Tory mayor Andy Street urges Rishi Sunak
Charging e-bike likely cause of Coventry tower block fire
Firefighters suspect that an electric bike battery left charging in a flat caused the fire which broke out in Coventry last Saturday. With up to 50 firefighters being sent to the scene at Samuel Vale House in Radford, some of the building was evacuated and local people were accommodated at a nearby church. The fire… Continue reading Charging e-bike likely cause of Coventry tower block fire
Cardiff Half Marathon: Runners get engaged near finish line
When Felix Harkness, 39, reached the finishing line of the Cardiff Half Marathon, he surprised his partner Anna Bearne by proposing to her in front of thousands of people. The couple crossed the finishing line of the 13.1-mile race in one hour and 43 minutes, and had originally hoped to beat their personal bests. This… Continue reading Cardiff Half Marathon: Runners get engaged near finish line