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by newspotted
Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: Wales
Topic: Water bikes: New law prompts calls for rider licences
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Views: 3599

Water bikes: New law prompts calls for rider licences

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/3BC1/production/_113879251_janewalker.jpg.webp Campaigners have called for a licence requirement for water bike riders as new rules come in to curb irresponsible users. The new law came into force on Friday as the UK government warned people "riding ...
by newspotted
Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: A decade of Police Scotland - fewer officers, more work
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Views: 3381

A decade of Police Scotland - fewer officers, more work

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/D37E/production/_106824145_strathclydeofficersgettyuncutthree.jpg.webp In the 10 years since it came into being, Police Scotland has achieved its primary purpose of saving the public purse hundreds of millions of pounds. But as the force enters its second...
by newspotted
Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: Northern Ireland
Topic: Energy support scheme deadline passes but new vouchers still available
Replies: 0
Views: 3187

Energy support scheme deadline passes but new vouchers still available

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/11629/production/_99290217_mediaitem99290216.jpg.webp Consumers who have not yet redeemed their £600 energy voucher can receive a new one even after the deadline has passed, a government department has said. The scheme, which began in January, was was due...
by newspotted
Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: England
Topic: Cambridgeshire shootings: Man, 66, due in court charged with murders
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Views: 1560

Cambridgeshire shootings: Man, 66, due in court charged with murders

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/05D5/production/_129239410_fatherandson.jpg.webp A man is due in court charged with the murders of a father and son who were shot dead in Cambridgeshire. Stephen Alderton, 66, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of murder and one count o...
by newspotted
Fri Mar 31, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: England
Topic: Ipswich: Dilapidated Tudor building gets new lease of life
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Views: 2340

Ipswich: Dilapidated Tudor building gets new lease of life

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/9f48/live/672da060-cd4e-11ed-be2e-754a65c11505.jpg.webp At a glance 4 College Street, Ipswich, has stood empty since 1982 The Grade II listed building was damaged by fire in 1992 New tenants will move into the council-owned Tudor building in April It was ...
by newspotted
Fri Mar 31, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: United States & Canada
Topic: Donald Trump latest: Handcuff deal agreed for former president - as his niece calls for celebration
Replies: 0
Views: 4191

Donald Trump latest: Handcuff deal agreed for former president - as his niece calls for celebration

https://liveblog.digitalimages.sky/lc-images-sky/lcimg-d2341d01-fc23-4dc4-8e24-501bcd2934f0.jpeg Trump indictment shows why he needs to 'take back the White House', lawyer says The indictment facing Donald Trump is another example of why he needs to "take back the White House", the lawyer...
by newspotted
Fri Mar 31, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: England
Topic: 'My life's not worth living without my family': Inquest hears how ex-head of Royal Marines, 54, who was pallbearer at Pr
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Views: 2143

'My life's not worth living without my family': Inquest hears how ex-head of Royal Marines, 54, who was pallbearer at Pr

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/31/15/69336367-11924801-Major_General_Matthew_Holmes_lost_his_job_as_the_head_of_the_Roy-m-3_1680273213325.jpg A former head of the Royal Marines hanged himself at his marital home after his wife left him and he lost his job, an inquest has concluded. Major Gene...
by newspotted
Fri Mar 31, 2023 3:35 pm
Forum: Wales
Topic: Barmouth: David Redfern jailed for 14 years for bed mix-up murder
Replies: 0
Views: 4314

Barmouth: David Redfern jailed for 14 years for bed mix-up murder

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/2448/production/_129188290_a686ed53-4b20-4f28-9e39-beb3bfc674f0.jpg.webp A man who murdered a 71-year-old woman after she mistook his home for a B&B and got into his bed, has been jailed for 14 years. Margaret Barnes, from Birmingham, died after being...
by newspotted
Fri Mar 31, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Cricket Scotland chief Anjan Luthra quits after row over tackling racism
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Views: 3873

Cricket Scotland chief Anjan Luthra quits after row over tackling racism

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/C3CB/production/_129232105_anjan-standing-1-cropped.png.webp The chairman of Cricket Scotland has stepped down after less than six months in the job as a row continues over efforts to tackle racism in the sport. Anjan Luthra had promised to clean up the p...
by newspotted
Fri Mar 31, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: Northern Ireland
Topic: European Social Fund: 'Gaps' remain as charities get £57m replacement cash
Replies: 0
Views: 3689

European Social Fund: 'Gaps' remain as charities get £57m replacement cash

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/C2B3/production/_129234894_esf.jpg.webp The UK government has announced a £57m package to support Northern Ireland community groups facing a funding crisis due to a loss of EU money. The package will replace the European Social Fund (ESF), which stopped o...