[ad_1] Northern Ireland’s political parties are gearing up for a summer election after a teatime announcement by the prime minister. Rishi Sunak ended speculation on Wednesday, saying voters will go to the polls on 4 July. Some Northern Ireland party leaders said they were surprised by an election in six weeks time, others said they...
[ad_1] Mysterious Hebrew writing found by builders on a paving stone while renovating a home is essentially gibberish, a university academic has concluded. John Adams, from Norbury in Shropshire, posted images of the stone online when it was discovered at his house, and asked for help in translating it. He said the building had once...
[ad_1] BBC Fleming House is one of about 100 hostels in England and Wales which house high-risk criminals An undercover investigation inside the Probation Service by the BBC has found serious failings in the supervision of violent and sex offenders. Two dangerous convicted criminals ran away from a probation hostel in Kent during the six...
[ad_1] UK general election 2024 live: Campaign kicks off after Sunak announces 4 July poll – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Political party leaders are expected on visits around the country as campaigning begins for the 4 July general election Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed the date in a surprise announcement outside...
[ad_1] “Rishi finally sets date for poll” says the Metro as it covers Rishi Sunak announcing a general election for 4 July. Metro describes it as “bombshell” move after a day of denials. Elsewhere, ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells wiped away tears as she gave her long-awaited evidence to the inquiry investigating the scandal that...
[ad_1] “It is just horrible, isn’t it?” says James. “All those bootcut jeans and that sort of stuff.” This image of Manchester United’s players on their way to their 2005 Christmas party – fairly unremarkable at the time – regularly resurfaces as a younger audience marvel at the everyday appearance of a set of superstars...
[ad_1] 6 hours ago Kevin Sharkey,BBC News NI BBC UK Information Commissioner John Edwards revealed the potential fine could have been £5.6m The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) could be fined £750,000 for a major data breach last year. Following the breach last summer, the PSNI confirmed that the information was in the hands...
[ad_1] Twelve people have been taken to hospital including at least five children after a crash involving a bus and a tractor in Kent. The air ambulance, along with paramedics, police and firefighters, was called to the scene on the A227 near Meopham at about 15:25 BST, around the end of the school day. Kent...
[ad_1] Reuters On the day that Rishi Sunak called a July election and the latest figures showed inflation falling, the government has been talking about its record on the economy. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made a number of claims on BBC Radio 4 on Wednesday, including comparisons between the UK economy and other countries. We have...
[ad_1] The BBC’s chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman describes how Westminster gossip caused mass confusion among staff. After a day where speculation reached fever pitch before the announcement of a general election in July, our correspondent says he was turned to for clarity over what on earth was going on. Watch to see how the...