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
On July 5, 1948, British Health Secretary Aneurin Bevan officially started the NHS, then a unique experiment to provide free universal healthcare upon use. Seventy-five years of that ambition has largely remained, enshrined in the 2011 NHS Constitution’s guiding principles and public pledges. But the reality is different, with data revealing access to healthcare is … Read more
4 July 2023, 11:54 WIB Updated 9 minutes ago image source, Nottinghamshire Police Caption, Fatoumatta Hydara died two days after his daughters Naeemah Drammeh and Fatimah Drammeh A man who killed his neighbor and his two daughters by setting fire to their flat was found guilty of murder. Fatoumatta Hydara, 28, died along with Fatimah … Read more
The Orkney Islands Council has voted to look at alternative forms of government, including exploring a “Nordic connection”. Local councilors backed leader James Stockan’s motion for officials to draft a report on greater autonomy for the islands. That could include looking towards Norway or seeking British overseas territory status, similar to Jersey or the Isle … Read more
4 July 2023, 04:58 WIB Updated 6 minutes ago A judicial review of Sadiq Khan’s plan to expand London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has begun in the High Court. Five Conservative-led councils – Bexley, Bromley, Harrow, Hillingdon and Surrey – have launched legal action over the scheme, which is set to cover all of London … Read more
4 July 2023, 04:58 WIB Updated 2 minutes ago A judicial review of Sadiq Khan’s plans to expand London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be conducted in the High Court. Five Conservative-led councils – Bexley, Bromley, Harrow, Hillingdon and Surrey – have launched legal action over the scheme, which is set to cover all of … Read more
By Jonathan Fagg & Emily Unia BBC news 1 hour ago Caption, Jim Tassell “was cycling along the road on a nice summer day” when he was killed by a vision-impaired driver The number of people contacting the DVLA concerned about a driver’s ability behind the wheel is increasing, a Freedom of Information request shows. … Read more
Afghan family According to the Association of Local Governments (LGA), thousands of Afghan individuals and families staying in 59 makeshift bridge hotels across the country have been given notice to leave accommodation by the end of next month. That number includes six families in Telford & Wrekin, who had to find a place to live … Read more
By Noel Titheradge Investigative correspondent 35 minutes ago To play this content, please enable JavaScript, or try another browser video caption, “I filmed police officers harassing me” Police forces thwarted vulnerable women who said they had been sexually exploited by officers, the BBC has learned. One woman said a detective pursued a sexual relationship in … Read more
By Ione Wells, Politics correspondent, & Paul Seddon BBC news July 3, 2023 Updated 53 minutes ago Caption, A picture shows the Jewish settlement of Kedar in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in June 2023 The government has been urged to rethink its plans to fine public bodies that initiate boycotts against Israel. The proposal received … Read more
By Anthony Ruben BBC news 2 hours ago Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set out his five priorities for 2023 in a speech on January 4. “I fully expect you to hold my government and me accountable in realizing those goals,” he said. Since then, he and members of his government have repeated it at every … Read more
By Alison Benjamin & Harriet Agerholm BBC news 2 hours ago Caption, “It’s been very clear to me that having a teenage son is not ideal,” said Sara Thousands of advertisements for rental homes put up by private landlords and rental agencies say children or pets are not welcome, BBC analysis shows. There is no … Read more