In a troubling trend for tenants, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has predicted that rents will continue to rise as the rental market becomes increasingly saturated with fewer available properties. Research conducted by RICS reveals a significant increase in rental property demand during the three months leading up to July, marking the most
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) recently experienced a significant security breach that has compromised the personal data of all serving officers and staff members. This breach occurred when the PSNI inadvertently published sensitive information in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. While the published data did not include private addresses, it
A recent development in the ongoing asylum seeker crisis has brought the controversial Bibby Stockholm to the forefront of public attention. The Bibby Stockholm, a barge docked in Portland, Dorset, was offered as alternative accommodation for asylum seekers who did not board on Monday’s voyage. However, approximately 20 individuals declined the offer, resulting in the
In the wake of Storm Antoni, a nurse from Loftus in North Yorkshire has expressed his disappointment and frustration with the emergency response after his town was hit by flooding for the second time in three years. Paul Jones-King, a 47-year-old resident, not only had his home affected this time but also criticized the town’s
In a surprising turn of events, the highly anticipated rematch between Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte has been called off. The cancellation comes after Whyte’s recent drug test returned “adverse” findings, raising concerns about his involvement in doping. Promoters and fans alike were left disappointed by this development and are now awaiting the results of
A man has been sentenced to a minimum of 28 years in prison for the “vicious” murder of his 10-month-old stepson, Jacob Crouch. Craig Crouch was found guilty of repeatedly assaulting the baby, causing injuries comparable to those seen in car crash victims. The case unfolded during a seven-week trial at Derby Crown Court, which
In a dramatic display of their opposition to the UK government’s support for increased oil and gas drilling, Greenpeace activists have staged a protest at the North Yorkshire home of Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Scaling the roof of the stately manor house in Kirby Sigston, four activists draped the property in oil-black fabric, capturing attention and