Protests in Wales have led to the country’s farming minister, Lesley Griffiths, conceding that changes will be made to the agriculture policy following Brexit. The alteration to subsidies, which requires up to a tenth of agricultural land to be used for planting trees, has caused widespread dismay among Welsh farmers. Although Griffiths has acknowledged the… Continue reading Wales farming protests: Changes will be made to policy, says minister
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John O'Dowd announces £8.1m to fix 'poor' Northern Ireland roads
The Northern Irish Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, has announced £8.1m in funding to repair the worst roads in the country. The money will help to address the poor condition of the road network and deliver additional resurfacing schemes. The additional investment was made possible through a combination of executive funding and reallocation within O’Dowd’s department.… Continue reading John O'Dowd announces £8.1m to fix 'poor' Northern Ireland roads
Dungiven security alerts: Police urge the public to be vigilant
Authorities have confirmed the presence of two security alerts in Dungiven, County Londonderry, on Sunday morning. Both the Foreglen Road and Curragh Road have been closed since Saturday night, at the junctions with Ballyhanedin Road and Legavallon Road. Cordons remain in place as the investigation ensues, and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Ch… Continue reading Dungiven security alerts: Police urge the public to be vigilant
Heartbroken Galloway family's campaign for A75 changes
The family of a man who died in a car crash on the A75 road in Dumfries and Galloway have started a campaign to upgrade the route. Tony Sheil’s partner and two daughters have launched the “Changes to the A75” campaign, calling for the major carriageway linking Stranraer, Cairnryan, Gretna, and beyond to be made… Continue reading Heartbroken Galloway family's campaign for A75 changes
Deputy PM to be quizzed by Kuenssberg – BBC News
A week of chaos in the House of Commons resulted in more than 60 MPs calling for Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s resignation. It all began on Wednesday when the Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP) was granted an opposition day. This meant the party could propose a motion for debate, with the government allowed to suggest amendments.… Continue reading Deputy PM to be quizzed by Kuenssberg – BBC News
Rishi Sunak warns of hatred in politics after Lee Anderson row
The United Kingdom has been plunged into a political turmoil as Conservative MP Lee Anderson made Islamophobic comments about Mayor Sadiq Khan. Anderson refused to apologize for his remarks and was subsequently suspended from the party. Anderson had claimed that Islamists had “got control” of Khan and “given our capital city away to his mates.”… Continue reading Rishi Sunak warns of hatred in politics after Lee Anderson row
Take a trip along the 'other' Clyde tunnel
A journey along the length of the abandoned Clyde Tunnel will take you through two circular rotunda buildings situated around Glasgow’s Finnieston Crane, which serve as the entry and exit points for this Victorian underground river crossing. This pedestrian tunnel was in use until 1980 when it was closed to the public, leaving it to… Continue reading Take a trip along the 'other' Clyde tunnel
SNP to push for fresh Gaza debate after Commons vote chaos
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has announced that it will be calling for another debate in the Commons on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. The announcement came after chaos ensued following the Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s decision to allow MPs to vote on the Labour Party’s amendment to the SNP’s ceasefire motion, meaning… Continue reading SNP to push for fresh Gaza debate after Commons vote chaos
Battersea power station and The Piece Hall among landmarks given new life
The BT Tower, a well-known landmark in London, has been sold for £275m and will be transformed into a hotel, following a trend of historic buildings across England being converted into new ventures. Similarly, Battersea Power Station underwent a decade-long revamp, which included the dismantling and rebuilding of its iconic chimneys due to corrosion of… Continue reading Battersea power station and The Piece Hall among landmarks given new life
Inside the long-abandoned tunnel beneath the Clyde
Deep beneath the River Clyde lies an abandoned Victorian tunnel that only a select few are permitted to enter. The entrance and exit points are marked by two circular rotunda buildings, one of which is situated in the shadow of Glasgow’s famous Finnieston Crane. The Glasgow Harbor Tunnel Company began excavations in the 1890s, promising… Continue reading Inside the long-abandoned tunnel beneath the Clyde