Four meerkats joined Belfast Zoo, including two babies born after their parents settled in January. New Meerkat Family Arrives at Belfast Zoo Just in Time for Valentine’s Belfast Zoo has new animals for Valentine’s Day. Four meerkats moved to their habitat on Monday. They adjusted quickly to everything new. Visitors can see them digging and…
Falkirk Council postponed its plan to cut free transport to Gaelic schools. Meeting requested by Bòrd na Gàidhlig. Falkirk Council Delays Gaelic School Transport Cutback Plans Falkirk Council planned cutbacks involving free rides to Gaelic schools. The council was to discuss this at a meeting, but they pulled the item from the agenda. Kenneth Lawrie…
Parents protest poor SEND support in Waltham Forest. They cite lack of school places and funding issues amidst rising costs. East London Parents Protest SEND Failures at Waltham Forest Town Hall Waltham Forest Council is failing special needs kids, parents say. Local families report a shortage of school spots. Kids are stuck at home or…
Man arrested in Essex is linked to a gang smuggling migrants to the UK via small boats. Europe wide operation. Essex Arrest Smuggler Suspected in UK Migrant Boat Operation Gang Yesterday, police arrested a smuggler in Essex. Five other men got arrested too. Belgium wants them for people smuggling. All the men are Afghan. The…
The Dartmouth Food Festival gives funds to student chefs, covering ingredient costs and hosting skills workshops. Dartmouth Food Festival Announces Funding Boost for Young Chefs The Dartmouth Food Festival helps student chefs this year. They will cover ingredient costs for the catering course, and this funding will last the entire school year. The festival also…
A new BBC documentary, “The Hunt for Peter Tobin,” features families of victims discussing the serial killer’s crimes. Peter Tobin Victims Families Speak Out in New BBC Documentary A new BBC show focuses on Peter Tobin. It is called The Hunt for Peter Tobin. The show is a two-part series that looks at Tobin’s terrible…
Eddie Burton admits lying in his letter to the judge, delaying sentencing for drug smuggling with Sian Banks. Drug Trafficker Admits Lying in Modern Slavery Claim to Judge Eddie Burton owed money to someone named “Chog.” He still made lots of money each month; his earnings were about £20,000 to £30,000. Eddie, age 23, had…
Sian Banks, 25, aided ex Eddie Burton’s drug smuggling, including at Liverpool Airport. She received a jail sentence for her crimes. Woman Jailed for Actions at Airport After Tie to Criminal Ex Lover Sian Banks, 25, helped her 23-year-old boyfriend, Eddie Burton, smuggle drugs. Police stopped two lorries at Dover, where Eddie had loaded them…
Kent named UK’s best home county, boasting a World Heritage Site, coast, and historic pubs. Kent Crowned UK’s Best Home County History Culture and Coastal Beauty The best home county in England is Kent. Home counties circle London, and many London workers commute from there due to good transport. They generally represent middle class society.…
Four more men arrested in connection to hare coursing and violent disorder incidents across the county. More Arrests Made After Hare Coursing and Violent Disorder Incident Cops arrested four more men. It relates to violent crimes across the county. The probe started after complaints on January 25. These included hare coursing and dangerous driving. Police…