News | kieranholmes.news

PM sends sympathies to relatives after three die in ‘terrible tragedy’ at sea

The Prime Minister warned of the “dangers of open water swimming” during an exceptionally hot summer, after the “terrible family tragedy” in Shoreham-by-Sea, and said the Government can “always” do more on water safety.…

Drought across England hits lamb sales in Highlands

Sheep sales at Lairg in Sutherland involve the auction of thousands of animals and usually draw buyers from outside of Scotland. But owners United Auctions said few English sheep producers made the journey due to poor…

Emma Barnett reveals she has had a hysterectomy after suffering from endometriosis as she returns to presenting Radio 4's Today programme following weeks off air

The presenter, 41, said she was taken to hospital shortly after she finished filming her documentary, Fighting Endometriosis, for BBC Two. She was only well enough to watch the final ten minutes of the programme on…

Zelenskyy sacks deputy head of his office amid reported corruption investigation – Europe live

There was ‌no reason given for the dismissal. There is no official confirmation of the link, but… perhaps worth noting that earlier today Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies said they had uncovered a group suspected of…

Spared execution eight times, oldest inmate in US dies at 101

But after being spared execution each time, he went on to be regarded as the longest serving prisoner in the US before dying at 101 years old. Convicted of murder in 1950 when he was 25, he always maintained his…

Trainline shares plunge as competition watchdog launches investigation over pricing

The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) investigation into Trainline will focus on whether all mandatory fees were displayed upfront to travellers buying train and coach tickets in advance, on its app and website.…

Man who raped women in Fife and Aberdeen jailed for 13 years

He targeted his first victim in 2011 and repeatedly assaulted her in Leven, Burntisland and Kirkcaldy, the High Court in Edinburgh heard. Judge Lord Braid said the attacks were committed against a background of violence…

Bristol osteopath struck off after telling patient that ‘having sex with children is OK’

He also made a series of “wholly inappropriate” comments to patients related to sex, including that he “raped the brains” of two patients. He also told a patient that he does not “believe in rape” and “there are always…

Labour leader Skates wants budget deal with Plaid Cymru government

The Welsh government's supplementary spending plans were defeated in the Senedd in July after Labour refused to back proposed budget changes. Skates said Labour was "keen still to negotiate with the government" and…

Six mistakes that put your house at risk of flooding – and how to protect it

While many will welcome the downpours after weeks of stifling heat, there is a risk of hail, lightning, and flash flooding . You may wonder: if so much of the country is in drought , why would heavy rainfall lead to…