A mother in Northern Ireland shared a harrowing experience involving her eight-year-old son, who suffered burns and blisters on his hands and arms after coming into contact with a dangerous plant believed to be giant hogweed. The incident occurred at The White Water on the Newry Road Kilkeel at the beginning of May, leaving the
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During Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement, an unexpected tune blared near No. 10 Downing Street. While some viewers may have thought it was a part of the prime minister’s inspirational speech, the song, “Things Can Only Get Better” by D:Ream, actually served a different purpose. This 1997 anthem of Sir Tony Blair’s Labour victory saw
Rishi Sunak’s decision to call a general election for 4th July has come as a surprise to many. With the Tories trailing behind Labour by 20 points in the polls and facing the risk of being ousted after 14 years in power, this move is not without its risks. However, Mr. Sunak may be banking
A tragic incident unfolded on a London-Singapore flight as a 73-year-old British man lost his life due to a suspected heart attack following sudden extreme turbulence. The Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, which departed from Heathrow, was compelled to make an emergency landing in Thailand after passengers were tossed into the air and overhead lockers due
The threat of invasive species in the UK is on the rise, with Asian hornets posing a significant danger to bee populations and insect pollinators. The UK’s chief plant health officer, Nicola Spence, has issued a warning urging beekeepers and the general public to report sightings of these destructive hornets. Despite not posing a greater
The recent discovery of the parasite cryptosporidium in the Hillhead reservoir has had severe repercussions on the local community. Kayley Lewis and her family have experienced debilitating symptoms like diarrhoea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, leading to significant weight loss. Lewis, like many others, has lost trust in South West Water (SWW) and has made a
In the wake of a cryptosporidium outbreak in the Brixham area of Devon, South West Water has taken urgent action to address the contamination issue. With 46 confirmed cases of cryptosporidiosis reported, approximately 16,000 households have been advised to boil their drinking water to prevent further infection. This waterborne disease, caused by a tiny parasite,
In a shocking turn of events, Rebecca Joynes, a 30-year-old teacher, has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with two schoolboys. This betrayal of trust has left a lasting impact on the victims, who cannot be identified for legal reasons. Joynes, who was found guilty of four counts of sexual activity with a
Recently, an outbreak of a waterborne disease in Devon has stirred concern among residents in the town of Brixham and its surrounding areas. At least 22 cases of cryptosporidiosis disease have been confirmed, prompting urgent warnings for residents to boil their tap water to prevent further spread of the illness. Cryptosporidiosis is a disease caused
Recently, the Ministry of Justice in England has taken the drastic step of implementing an emergency measure to tackle the issue of prison overcrowding. As part of Operation Early Dawn, defendants who are in police custody will no longer be transferred to magistrates’ courts for bail hearings if there is no space available in the