Changes to Child Care Act ‘a good first step’ but ‘lots more to do’ say parents
The government of Alberta says it’s taking steps to strengthen legislation governing the province’s child care sector. Alberta Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones says the legislative amendments,…
New Hezbollah chief vows to continue ‘war program’ against Israel
In his first speech since being appointed Hezbollah leader earlier this week, Naim Qassem vowed to continue the path of his slain predecessor Hassan Nasrallah, he declared on Wednesday. “I…
Couple beat odds as both called to donate stem cells
A married couple have beaten the odds by both being called to become stem cell donors and offer a lifeline to two different cancer patients. Nirav and Kanan Chokshi were…
Pension boost for former mineworkers after Budget unveiled
The Government has announced moves to overturn an “historic injustice” involving the pensions of former mineworkers.
North Korea fires suspected long-range ICBM towards sea, South Korea says
North Korea is believed to have test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile towards the sea, South Korea reports. A missile is launched from an unknown location in North Korea, in April…
No automatic ban on silent prayer in protected zones outside abortion clinics
Silent prayer will not be automatically banned in new protected zones around abortion clinics in England and Wales coming into force on Thursday. Instances will be dealt with on a…
Police take action against 74 officers over accessing body-worn camera footage
Police in Northern Ireland have taken management action against 74 officers over accessing body-worn video footage. It comes after an investigation by the Police Ombudsman which found they had accessed…
Public warned to ‘be vigilant’ over online ticket sales fraud
Police are warning the public to be vigilant on fraudulent online ticket sales, as figures show more than 300 incidents were reported in Scotland in the first nine months of…
Sentencing to start for jealous teenager who murdered 15-year-old ex-girlfriend
A jealous teenager who murdered his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend after she ended their relationship will be sentenced this week. Logan MacPhail, now 17, stabbed Holly Newton 36 times in an alleyway…
Kemi Badenoch: The darling of the Tory right bidding to lead them back to power
Never frightened to ruffle feathers, Kemi Badenoch’s willingness to say what others may regard as unsayable has made her the darling of the Tory grassroots. Her forthright views on issues…