As Storm Babet sweeps across Scotland, hundreds of residents in flood-risk areas of Angus are facing the daunting task of evacuating their homes for their own safety. Angus Council has issued a severe flood warning for the River South Esk area, specifically identifying 335 homes in Brechin and 87 in Tannadice and Finavon that are
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The recent conclusion of the inquest into the Manchester Arena bombing has left many families of the victims with a sense of unease and discontent. The inquest determined that Salman Abedi died from suicide while carrying out a terror attack that resulted in the deaths of 22 innocent individuals, leaving countless others injured. However, there
As international leaders converge on Israel to address the ongoing conflict with Hamas, British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is expected to embark on a diplomatic visit to the country. This visit, potentially scheduled for Thursday, comes in the wake of visits from Germany’s chancellor Olaf Scholz and US president Joe Biden. Sunak’s trip
Prison overcrowding has become a pressing issue in the United Kingdom, with serious implications for the criminal justice system. In an attempt to tackle this crisis, Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has proposed several reforms, including the deportation of more foreign prisoners. While this initiative may have some merits, it is crucial to critically evaluate its
The Scottish National Party (SNP) finds itself embroiled in various contentious issues that threaten to derail its aspirations for a second Scottish independence referendum. With a plethora of obstacles overshadowing its journey, the party’s dreams of separation from the United Kingdom have been stifled. From a police finance probe to arrests of prominent party figures,
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have taken to the streets of central London, expressing their solidarity with Palestine amidst the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. The march, which was closely monitored by over 1,000 officers from the Metropolitan Police, attracted individuals who showcased their support for Palestine. Flares in the colors of the Palestinian flag
Andrew Flintoff, the former cricket star and popular Top Gear host, has reached a financial settlement with the BBC after the serious crash he was involved in last December during filming for the show. The settlement, reportedly worth £9m, aims to support Flintoff in his continued rehabilitation, return to work, and future plans. Both Flintoff
Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone, a man once revered in the world of motorsports, recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The 92-year-old billionaire has shocked the public by pleading guilty to fraud, admitting to a failure to declare a staggering £400m held in a trust in Singapore to the government. This shocking revelation
The recent attack in Israel has shaken the world, and the Metropolitan Police is urgently seeking any footage or images related to the incident. The force’s counter-terrorism unit has made a plea for British citizens who have direct evidence of the terrorist attacks to come forward. Notably, they are targeting individuals who have recently returned
The home secretary of the United Kingdom, Suella Braverman, has recently conveyed a crucial message to police chiefs across England and Wales. In a letter sent out, she asserts that waving a Palestinian flag on British streets may not be considered legitimate if it is done to show support for acts of terrorism. Braverman urges