Dog owners warned after pet almost died in common autumn problem
An owner feared his dog was going to die when it was found lifeless after being stung several times in the mouth after eating a wasp. One-year-old Zebra had to…
Supplies rushed to communities isolated by Helene as death toll rises
North Carolina officials have pledged to get more water and supplies to flood-stricken areas after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the US south-east, with the death toll…
Call for more pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payment ahead of bills hike
Millions of households are bracing themselves for a 10 per cent hike in energy bills, from £1,568 to £1,717, starting October 1. This £149 increase will affect those on standard…
France’s Le Pen and far-right party on trial for alleged EU funds abuse
The long-running case threatens to scupper any bid by Le Pen for the presidency in 2027. French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has denied wrongdoing and claims the case is…
UK’s last remaining coal-fired power station closes down
The UK’s last remaining coal-fired power station will shut down on Monday. The Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station will close after powering the UK for 57 years. It draws to a close…
Syrian father charged with assaulting daughter claims she is ‘taking advantage’ of rights she has in NI
A Syrian man charged with seriously assaulting his adult daughter has claimed she is taking advantage of the freedoms she has from living in Northern Ireland.
Manchester United focus on Porto clash as pressure mounts on Erik ten Hag
Manchester United sources have insisted the sole focus is on Thursday’s Europa League match away to Porto amid speculation surrounding head coach Erik ten Hag’s future. The Red Devils succumbed…
Winter Fuel Payment axe impact REVEALED: Top 10 areas in the UK to suffer the most
New research has shed new light on which areas in the UK are expected to suffer the most following the new Labour Government’s decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment.…
Call for ‘more transparency’ at Bristol City Council meetings
Members of the public cannot watch some Bristol City Council meetings online despite the switch to a committee model. Supporters of the model said it would be more transparent than…