The UK is bracing itself for the impact of Storm Pia, which is expected to cause widespread disruption, prompting authorities to issue “do not travel” advice and close schools. With the arrival of a yellow weather warning for wind, which will last until Thursday evening, the north and northeast of Scotland are predicted to experience
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In a harrowing case that has left a community devastated, two teenagers have been found guilty of the brutal murder of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey. The attack, described as “frenzied and ferocious,” took place in Linear Park in Culcheth, near Warrington, where Brianna was lured and stabbed 28 times in her head, neck, and back with
Scotland has introduced a new tax threshold for high earners, significantly impacting individuals with an income above £75,000. This change means that those falling into this bracket will face a tax rate of 45%. Previously, Scotland already had the highest tax band in the UK, with a rate of 47% for individuals earning over £125,000.
Rishi Sunak, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, is facing mounting pressure to support an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Ten senior Conservative Members of Parliament (MPs), including former cabinet ministers, have accused Israel of carrying out the “brutalization of the civilian Palestinian population.” They argue that these actions risk fueling more extremism in the region.
A devastating incident in a Derbyshire town centre has left a community in mourning and a family shattered. Samuel Wilson, a 26-year-old man from Long Eaton, tragically lost his life after being struck by a van that drove into a group of people in Ilkeston in the early hours of Saturday morning. This senseless act
After an intense search for missing woman Gaynor Lord, a post-mortem examination of a body found in the River Wensum has revealed that there are “no indications of any third-party involvement.” This dreadful discovery came a week after Ms. Lord’s disappearance, leaving her family devastated. The death is not being treated as suspicious, according to
“It was an all-consuming fear that I would just stop breathing in my sleep, but still, all I wanted was to take more.” These are the words of Rory Maslen (they/them), a 21-year-old student from Leeds, who fell victim to the devastating grip of prescription drug addiction. Sitting in their university flat, Rory recounts the
French authorities have announced the discovery of Alex Batty, a British boy who went missing in 2017 at the age of 11, in France. After spending six long years without any trace, he was found in the town of Revel, east of Toulouse. The news brings hope to his family, who can now anticipate his
In a recent major incident in South Wales, a “loud explosion” was heard, followed by a large fire on an industrial estate. Fire chiefs have declared the incident as the affected building is at risk of collapse. While there are reports of one person unaccounted for, no serious injuries have been reported so far. This
In a crucial vote in the Commons, Rishi Sunak manages to avoid a damaging Tory rebellion over his flagship Rwanda bill. The totemic legislation, which aims to revive the stalled £290m deportation scheme, received backing from MPs at its second reading with a majority of 43 votes. This result will come as a huge relief