Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of British teenager Jay Slater. The 19-year-old died while on holiday in Tenerife after falling to his death in a mountainous area of the island on June 17. His body was discovered a month later in a ravine. The funeral, held in Accrington, was attended by approximately 500… Continue reading Funeral held for British teenager Jay Slater
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Swansea: Discarded toy rings can kill seals, rescuers say
Volunteers who rescue wildlife are urging the public to cease buying toy flying rings due to their alarming discoveries. They say the rings have become lodged around the necks of young seals, causing infections and, in some cases, leading to their deaths. Gareth Richards, founder of the Gower Seal Group, launched a campaign to discourage… Continue reading Swansea: Discarded toy rings can kill seals, rescuers say
Kayaker swept out to sea rescued by fishermen
A kayaker has been rescued by a passing fishing boat after getting swept out to sea off the Isle of Barra. The woman had been kayaking off Traigh a Bhaigh beach on the Hebridean island and fell out of her boat, finding herself getting swept out to sea by the tide. Her husband tried to… Continue reading Kayaker swept out to sea rescued by fishermen
Brecon Jazz Festival: Snooker legend Steve Davis to play synth gig at cathedral
Steve Davis is a snooker player who won six world titles in the 1980s. He was known for his emotionless and robotic style, which earned him the attention of the ITV puppet show Spitting Image. However, he is now known as a top DJ who has performed at Glastonbury Festival and supported Blur at Wembley… Continue reading Brecon Jazz Festival: Snooker legend Steve Davis to play synth gig at cathedral
Winston Churchill's lost Olympic speech found in Cambridge
An archive has uncovered a speech given by Winston Churchill in the run-up to the Paris Olympics in 1924. Churchill was backing a fundraising campaign to support British athletes taking part in the Games, based on merit rather than financial affordability. The Churchill Archive Centre, which holds papers belonging to the World War Two prime… Continue reading Winston Churchill's lost Olympic speech found in Cambridge
Newspaper headlines: 'King calls for unity' and 'medal at last' for KJT
Saturday’s news headlines cover a variety of topics, starting with King Charles’s response to the recent riots in England and Northern Ireland. The Telegraph reports that the King hopes to visit affected communities at some time in the future. He has not yet publicly addressed the violence, but has released a statement expressing his shock… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'King calls for unity' and 'medal at last' for KJT
CrossCountry: Government raises 'serious concerns' about rail operator
The UK’s transport secretary has raised concerns about CrossCountry, a rail operator, and has threatened to take action if they don’t improve their service. Following the company’s request to temporarily reduce services, transport secretary Louise Haigh, in a letter to the company on Friday, reluctantly approved the request but was scathing about the level of… Continue reading CrossCountry: Government raises 'serious concerns' about rail operator
Norfolk reintroduction raises hope for endangered corncrake
The corncrake, a bird once widely found across the British countryside, has been brought back to the English fenlands of Norfolk thanks to the efforts of conservationists seeking to secure the species. Habitat loss caused by modern farming methods threatened the corncrake to the brink of extinction, and so since 2021, scientists have bred and… Continue reading Norfolk reintroduction raises hope for endangered corncrake
Crowd surge at Boardmasters leaves festival-goers injured
Several festival-goers at the five-day Boardmasters music festival in Newquay have been injured following a crowd surge, with some requiring hospital treatment. Hosted by the iconic festival venue Watergate Bay, the festival is expected to bring in thousands of visitors over its duration. Devon and Cornwall Police said that the incident was an isolated one… Continue reading Crowd surge at Boardmasters leaves festival-goers injured
Welcome to Wrexham star Arthur Massey dies aged 100
Arthur Massey, the oldest fan of Wrexham AFC, has passed away at the age of 100. Massey appeared on series three of Disney+ show Welcome to Wrexham, expressing his admiration for the football club and calling them his “idol”. He explained that he first attended a Wrexham game when he was just seven years old… Continue reading Welcome to Wrexham star Arthur Massey dies aged 100