Authorities have uncovered a significant heroin shipment hidden inside cartons of pomegranate juice, with the National Crime Agency (NCA) confirming the seizure involved over £20 million worth of the drug. The operation led to the sentencing of a father and son duo from Birmingham, Colin Bartlett, aged 54, and his 30-year-old son Lee Bartlett. Both… Continue reading Birmingham father and son linked to £20m heroin hidden in juice boxes
Tag: UK News
Sports tickets, hampers and vouchers for Welsh government staff
Over the past five years, staff within the Welsh government have accepted a variety of gifts, ranging from sports tickets to hampers, chocolates, flowers, and vouchers. These include entry to international rugby, football, and cricket matches, as well as items such as champagne, wine, and food hampers. Notably, attending the England versus New Zealand cricket… Continue reading Sports tickets, hampers and vouchers for Welsh government staff
Newspaper headlines: 'Andrew should give evidence' and Reeves discusses Budget
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has publicly suggested that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be willing to provide evidence regarding his connections to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. This viewpoint has appeared prominently across several Sunday newspapers, reiterating Starmer’s earlier comments from earlier in the month. The suggestion from the prime minister intensifies calls for the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Andrew should give evidence' and Reeves discusses Budget
Cwmtillery residents still fearful a year after coal tip landslide
Leslie Morgan and his wife, Dianne, dedicated years to building their ideal home in the former mining community of Cwmtillery. Unbeknownst to them, their property backed directly onto a coal tip—a large heap of mining waste left behind from past operations. This coal tip collapsed about a year ago, releasing approximately 350 tonnes of slurry… Continue reading Cwmtillery residents still fearful a year after coal tip landslide
Strictly Come Dancing: La Voix withdraws after an injury
La Voix, a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, has had to withdraw from the competition following an injury. This announcement was made by presenter Tess Daly during the Saturday episode broadcast from Blackpool, revealing that medical advice necessitated the decision. Earlier reports had indicated that La Voix would not be able to perform on Saturday’s… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: La Voix withdraws after an injury
Ardvrek Castle wall 'ripped down' for use as stepping stones
A 500-year-old ruined castle has suffered damage after a visitor dismantled part of its wall in order to create stepping stones over a large puddle. Ardvrek Castle, situated on a small peninsula extending into Loch Assynt near Inchnadamph in the northwest Highlands, has long been a historic site. It served as the clan seat for… Continue reading Ardvrek Castle wall 'ripped down' for use as stepping stones
British Sign Language: Hospital staff asked deaf couple what an interpreter is
A health trust has issued an apology to a deaf couple after hospital staff failed to recognize what a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter was. The incident involved Colleen Agnew’s husband, who was admitted to the hospital following breathing difficulties related to pre-existing health conditions at their home in Kilrea, County Londonderry. Despite the couple’s… Continue reading British Sign Language: Hospital staff asked deaf couple what an interpreter is
Electric Car Grant : £1.3bn boost for EV scheme expected in Budget
Next week’s Budget is anticipated to include an announcement of an additional £1.3 billion in funds dedicated to a government scheme aimed at promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption. This initiative, known as the Electric Car Grant, was launched in July as part of efforts to support the transition to zero-emission transport. According to the government,… Continue reading Electric Car Grant : £1.3bn boost for EV scheme expected in Budget
Titanic passenger's pocket watch fetches £1.78m at auction
A gold pocket watch once belonging to Isidor Straus, one of the Titanic’s wealthiest passengers, achieved a record-breaking sale price of £1.78 million at auction. Isidor Straus and his wife Ida tragically lost their lives when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912, after striking an iceberg during its voyage from Southampton to New York.… Continue reading Titanic passenger's pocket watch fetches £1.78m at auction
Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
The government has revealed that rail fares in England will be frozen next year for the first time in three decades. This freeze, which will last until March 2027, will cover regulated fares such as season tickets and off-peak return journeys. The latest fare increase, set for March 2025, was 4.6%. Typically, rail fare hikes… Continue reading Rail fares to be frozen in England next year