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Two brothers experienced a harrowing ordeal on Saturday 17 May when they found themselves caught in a dangerous rip current while surfing at a popular beach in north-east England. Euan, aged 21, and Andrew, aged 19, had ventured out to Longsands beach in Tynemouth, where they were met with ideal surfing conditions with 5ft-high swells.… Continue reading How Tynemouth surfer brothers survived rip current terror

Education reporter Hayley Clarke shares the story of Alice Cole, a dedicated primary school teacher who made the tough decision to return to work part-time after the birth of her son, Oliver, last May. Despite her initial love for working full-time, Alice’s partner’s shift work made it challenging for her to balance work and family… Continue reading 'I couldn't imagine not teaching full-time – until I had my baby'

Following a tumultuous 48 hours that saw Reform UK’s chairman Zia Yusuf resign only to return in a different role, Deputy Leader Richard Tice has reaffirmed the party’s direction, stating that they are fully aware of their actions. The saga began on Thursday when Yusuf abruptly stepped down, citing on social media that his efforts… Continue reading Richard Tice denies Reform UK in chaos after Zia Yusuf returns

Kate Whannel, a political reporter, shared insights on the ongoing negotiations between the Home Office and the Treasury for this week’s Spending Review. Science and technology secretary, Peter Kyle, highlighted the need for police to adapt to change and embrace reform in light of societal struggles affecting various sectors, including healthcare and education. While plans… Continue reading Police must 'do their bit' on funding, minister warns

Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, criticized John Swinney for running what he called a “dishonest and disgraceful” campaign prior to the recent Holyrood by-election. Sarwar accused the SNP of directing voters towards Reform UK through tactics he labeled as “shameful” during an appearance on BBC Scotland’s Sunday Show program. In response, Swinney defended his… Continue reading Sarwar accuses Swinney of 'dishonest' by-election campaign

The ocean floor is rapidly vanishing, according to the Prince of Wales, who is urging for decisive action on a global, national, and local scale. Speaking at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco, Prince William expressed his concern over the deteriorating state of the world’s oceans. Switching between English and French, he highlighted… Continue reading Prince William speaks French in address on ocean protection

Ben Lake MP has accused the UK government of changing its position on the classification of the East West Rail project, resulting in financial implications for Wales. The £6.6bn Oxford-Cambridge rail line project had originally been categorized as England-only, leading to expectations of additional funding for Wales. However, recent revelations show that the project was… Continue reading East-West rail plan 'reclassified', denying Wales funding – MP

g bullets as he thought they had been handed back to him after being used for target practice in what would be a “training scenario”. Mr Chisholm described the revelation as “jaw dropping”. Following the breakthrough police made further discoveries, including finding a Blood Mix compound – a chewing gum used by the British Army… Continue reading Orkney Assassin: Mother haunted by day she confronted killer son

Labour has idled carefully through its initial year in office, but now is the moment for the party to break free from its own shadow. The preparatory work and long-term planning preceding this week’s Spending Review are crucial components of a well-managed economy. This review will unveil how resources are distributed among departments, revealing the… Continue reading Spending Review: The Labour government must escape its own shadow

Olga Morozova’s reign as the Queen’s Club Championships champion is coming to an end after more than 50 years, with the first women’s event being held since 1973. The original trophy has gone missing, so the winner will now receive a new trophy with past champions engraved on it. As the tennis world has evolved… Continue reading Queen's 2025: Olga Morozova – women's singles champion since 1973