Hundreds of residents in flood risk areas of Angus are being evacuated as Storm Babet sweeps across Scotland. Angus Council has issued a severe flood warning for the River South Esk area, prompting the evacuation of 335 homes in Brechin and 87 homes in Tannadice and Finavon. The council has set up three rest centres
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The inquest into the tragic Manchester Arena bombing, where Salman Abedi detonated a homemade bomb killing 22 innocent victims and injuring countless others, has reached its conclusion. However, the recording of Abedi’s cause of death as “suicide” has sparked controversy among the families of the victims. They argue that simply labeling it as suicide fails
Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the United Kingdom, is expected to visit Israel, possibly as early as Thursday. This visit may be part of a larger trip to the region, with potential stops in Jordan and Egypt. Sunak’s visit follows those of Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President Joe Biden. The
In a bid to combat the pressing issue of prison overcrowding, plans have been unveiled to deport more foreign prisoners back to their home countries. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has outlined various reforms, which include the reduction of imprisoning “low-level offenders.” Additionally, judges have been advised to postpone the sentencing of individuals on bail, raising
In the political sphere, there are often uncomfortable truths that we choose to ignore, making them the metaphorical “elephants in the room.” In the case of the Scottish National Party (SNP), the room is filled with these elephants and their weight is becoming increasingly burdensome. The SNP’s journey towards a second independence referendum has been
In a show of solidarity, thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets of central London to protest against the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. Despite the ongoing tension and the threat of arrests, the marchers voiced their support for Palestine, demanding freedom and justice for the Palestinian people. The Metropolitan Police deployed over
In a recent development, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has announced that it has reached a financial settlement with Andrew Flintoff, the former cricket star who was involved in a serious crash during the filming of Top Gear. The incident took place in December last year at the Dunsfold Aerodrome test track, leaving Flintoff with
In a shocking turn of events, former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone, who is set to celebrate his 93rd birthday this month, has pleaded guilty to a charge of fraud. Ecclestone was due to face trial in November after previously denying the allegations. However, he appeared at Southwark Crown Court dressed in a dark grey
The Metropolitan Police has launched an appeal for footage and images related to the recent attack in Israel, where a number of British citizens were tragically killed. The force’s counter-terrorism unit is specifically calling on individuals residing in the UK who possess direct evidence pertaining to the terrorist attacks. This appeal extends to those who
In a prominent move by the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, police chiefs in England and Wales have been urged to take strict action against the display of Palestinian flags on British streets. Braverman argues that waving the flag may be deemed illegitimate if it is done in support of acts of terrorism, particularly those perpetrated