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After 18 Years, Declaration of Arbroath to Be Displayed to the Public
- by Maxwell Thompson
- 4 June 2023
For the first time in eighteen years, the Declaration of Arbroath – one of the most significant documents in Scottish history – will go on display to the public this weekend. The document, which was written in the 14th century to assert Scotland’s right to independence, will be unveiled at the National Museum of Scotland […]
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National Grid accelerates link-ups by removing stalled projects
- by Maxwell Thompson
- 4 June 2023
The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has announced new rules that will require energy developers who are lagging behind with their projects to either move back or leave the queue entirely, so that other projects can get connected to the electricity grid more swiftly. The ESO hopes this will reduce the backlog, as currently, […]
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Child undergoes lung surgery following Strep A infection
- by Maxwell Thompson
- 4 June 2023
A young boy named Reuben Damant had to undergo surgery to remove part of his lung after he was diagnosed with invasive Strep A. Charlton Damant, Reuben’s father, and Sam Damant, his mother, called 111 after he fell ill with a high temperature and severe stomach ache in November last year. While on the phone […]
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BBC discrimination case resolved: Donna Traynor expresses gratitude for support
- by Maxwell Thompson
- 4 June 2023
Donna Traynor, a former presenter for BBC Newsline, has expressed her gratitude towards her supporters after her discrimination case against the BBC was concluded without any admission of liability. The industrial tribunal, which named the BBC and its Northern Ireland director Adam Smyth as respondents in the case, was held in Belfast and lasted a […]
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Two Men Accused of Killing Cricketer have Trial Date Scheduled
- by Maxwell Thompson
- 4 June 2023
Two men charged with the murder of a cricketer on the Isle of Wight have been given a trial date. Cameron Baker, 27, of Leed Street, Sandown and Rio Scott, 27, of Park Road, Ryde, have been accused of killing Thomas Barton. Barton, who played cricket for clubs in Ryde, Ventnor, and Lymington, was being […]
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BBC Names Dame Elan Closs Stephens as Interim Chairwoman
- by Maxwell Thompson
- 4 June 2023
Dame Elan Closs Stephens has been appointed as acting chairwoman of the BBC after Richard Sharp’s resignation. This follows the publication of a report that found he broke the rules by failing to disclose that he played a role in getting then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson an £800,000 loan guarantee. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer announced on […]
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Noel Gallagher directed to pay court over £1,000 for breaching driving laws
- by Maxwell Thompson
- 4 June 2023
Musician and former Oasis guitarist, Noel Gallagher, has been fined over £1,000 by a court and handed six penalty points for failing to provide information to police relating to the identification of a driver. Gallagher’s Range Rover was recorded speeding at 41mph on a 30mph stretch of the A40 last October. The case was dealt […]