By Marie-Louise Connolly BBC News NI health correspondent 5 July 2023, 06:19 WIB Updated 16 minutes ago image source, Getty’s image Northern Ireland’s health system cannot expect its staff to “step up again and again” to provide patient care and ensure their safety. That’s according to the head of the Northern Ireland Confederation for Health … Read more
MV Loch Frisa became the third ship absent on Tuesday after problems with the sprinkler system needed repair before it could return to operations. This caused disruption to two ships’ service to the Isle of Mull. Meanwhile, 13-year-old MV Finlaggan, which is a drive-through and passenger ferry built in Poland for the fleet, experienced what … Read more
July 4, 2023 Updated 1 hour ago Caption, Protesters gathered outside the home of 67-year-old Grace Donaldson The Border housing association has been accused of “ripping the heart out” of the rural village. Eviction notices have been served to Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) tenants in Westruther to allow their homes to be torn down. Neighboring … Read more
By Jenny Rees BBC Wales health correspondent July 4, 2023 Updated 25 minutes ago Caption, The NHS is under increasing pressure as it marks 75 years since its founding The head of the NHS in Wales, Judith Paget, acknowledged the need for “rapid increases in staff numbers”, as well as fast-moving changes. He also doesn’t … Read more
By Sima Kotech British editor, BBC Newsnight 2 hours ago Caption, Ellie Varley, 25, said she believes everyone who works in Parliament has a story of sexual harassment A “predatory culture” still exists in the House of Commons, with inappropriate advances and sexual misconduct still prevalent, staff said. Six members of staff told BBC Newsnight … Read more
By Hazel Shearing Education journalist 3 hours ago image source, Getty’s image Many schools in England will likely be closed on Wednesday, as teachers leave again on paychecks. This is the sixth national strike by members of the UK’s National Education Union (NEU) since February – and another is planned for Friday. In addition to … Read more
For free real-time breaking news notifications sent straight to your inbox, sign up for our breaking news email Sign up for our latest news email As temperatures continue to soar globally, many are wondering if the UK will experience a scorching 40C heatwave this summer, similar to the previous year. Speculation is rife that the … Read more
By Lisa Summers Scottish Health Correspondent 3 hours ago Caption, BBC producer Claire McAllister with partner John after the birth of baby Christopher The BBC Scotland office in Edinburgh has been very grateful to the NHS in recent weeks. My colleague, political editor Glenn Campbell, recently disappeared in action – spending a week in the … Read more
The House of Lords has passed several amendments to the Northern Ireland Issue (the Inheritance and Reconciliation Bill) that would have prevented a number of former republican prisoners, including former Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams, from seeking compensation for internment without trial in the 1970s. The government has said that up to 400 compensation claims … Read more
By Maria McCann BBC News NI north east 4 July 2023, 11:29 WIB Updated 2 hours ago image source, Lou Franklin Caption, Aidan Mann, 28, is a tattoo artist based in Bangor A man will spend at least nine years in prison for the murder of Northern Irish tattoo artist Aidan Mann. The 28 year … Read more
Emergency services have been called for the crash on the A470. North Wales Police said part of the road was closed between the Esgyryn roundabout and the main Black Cat roundabout at Llandudno Junction. They have urged drivers to avoid the area if possible, due to heavy traffic in the area. Separately, emergency services are … Read more
The widow of popular Coventry bouncer and Blues legend Barrington Patterson spoke of her grief after a stalker joked about her husband’s sudden death. Tracey Patterson released an emotional statement after her tormentor was jailed Monday (July 3). BirminghamLive reported that Katie Bell’s tormentor – said to be a foreigner – had previously been convicted … Read more