Hamas has released the names of the first group of hostages it plans to release as part of its ceasefire deal with Israel and among them is British-Israeli national Emily Damari. It has been 471 days since the 28-year-old was shot in the hand and taken into Gaza from her southern Israeli home, during which… Continue reading 'I just want to hug her': Family of British-Israeli hostage on news she will be released
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Hospital funding announcement next week, BBC understands
The UK government is expected to announce plans for hospital funding next week after Chancellor Rachel Reeves ordered a review in July in an effort to fix public finances, which had a £22bn shortfall. This includes funds that had been promised to London hospitals like Sutton’s St Helier Hospital. A spokesperson for the Department of… Continue reading Hospital funding announcement next week, BBC understands
Cher Lloyd on making new music, Swagger Jagger and Liam Payne
Cher Lloyd, who first became famous in 2010 on the X Factor has spoken to BBC Newsbeat about her upcoming single, Head Down, her first release since 2020. Having signed with Simon Cowell’s record label, she’s released two studio albums and a number one single – Swagger Jagger. Since then, she’s withdrawn from the spotlight.… Continue reading Cher Lloyd on making new music, Swagger Jagger and Liam Payne
Arrest after man, 21, dies in Paisley disturbance
Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the death of a 21-year-old man following a disturbance in Renfrewshire. The emergency services were called to the Foxbar area of Paisley on Saturday after reports of a confrontation and fireworks being set off. The injured man was found on Maree Road and Lochbroom Drive and… Continue reading Arrest after man, 21, dies in Paisley disturbance
Conwy water 90% back on despite overnight bursts
Despite more pipe bursts overnight, Welsh Water has confirmed that water supplies have been restored to 90% of homes following major disruption caused by a burst pipe at a treatment plant in Dolgarrog, Conwy. Roughly 40,000 homes have been affected since Wednesday by the disruption, which closed some schools and businesses. Nevertheless, people in elevated… Continue reading Conwy water 90% back on despite overnight bursts
The Traitors: Harry and others spill secrets about Claudia and castle
Matt says he always acted as himself on the show The contestants we spoke to were adamant that they were never told what to say or do by the production team. “I was never given a script,” says Matt. “I just acted as myself.” Dr Amos agreed, adding that “the programme makers weren’t trying to… Continue reading The Traitors: Harry and others spill secrets about Claudia and castle
Denis Law: The squinting kid who grew into giant of global game
The incredible story of Denis Law, one of the greatest footballers to grace the game, begins at Huddersfield train station when he was just 15 years old. Slim and bespectacled, Law was so small and inconsequential that his new club’s officials did not even spot him in the crowd. Nevertheless, Law would go on to… Continue reading Denis Law: The squinting kid who grew into giant of global game
Enniskillen D-Day exhibition melds battles with balls of yarn
A unique art installation has been created by knitters around the world to commemorate the D-Day landings at St Macartin’s Cathedral in Northern Ireland. The Longest Yarn exhibition includes around 80 scenes crafted by knitters from the UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and France, showing the events leading up to, and the battles… Continue reading Enniskillen D-Day exhibition melds battles with balls of yarn
'I break the law to buy my child's life-saving cannabis drug'
Several UK parents, whose children have a severe type of epilepsy resistant to conventional treatments, have resorted to buying cannabis oil online or smuggling it into the UK from the Netherlands, where it is legal, to avoid its UK costs or legal regulations. Since medicinal cannabis was legalized in the UK in 2018, full-spectrum medicines, which… Continue reading 'I break the law to buy my child's life-saving cannabis drug'
Portsmouth: Pompey fan dies after Fratton Park medical emergency
During a Championship football match between Portsmouth and Middlesbrough at Fratton Park on Saturday, a Portsmouth fan suffered a medical emergency shortly after the start of the game. This resulted in a delay of 35 minutes before the match could start. Despite attempts by emergency services, the fan later died. According to a statement from… Continue reading Portsmouth: Pompey fan dies after Fratton Park medical emergency