Too many buildings remain unsafe after Grenfell disaster, housing minister warns the Lords. Wajid Khan tells House of Lords remediation work is yet to start on half of properties with unsafe cladding. Far too many buildings remain unsafe after the Grenfell disaster, with dangerous cladding remaining on at least 2,400 blocks, a housing minister has warned. Wajid Khan, a Labour peer and housing minister, said on Friday that remediation work had not started at approximately…
Temperatures set to spike over next 12 hours as Storm Bert ushers in warm air Storm will bring wind and rain but blast away the cold air https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/temperatures-set-spike-over-next-30434012
North Wales Police issue 'dangerous' warning ahead of Storm Bert The police have warned motorists https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-police-issue-dangerous-30434743
It is of little comfort for the Palestinian people – but it does seem that a ceasefire, of sorts, is within sight. What happens after that, not even Mr Trump knows, because there is no plan for “the day after” the fighting winds down. The rubblescape of Gaza and Lebanon has created not just unspeakable horrors and miseries, but a vast political vacuum.
Storm Bert live: Schools closed as frozen Britain covered by snow before rain deluge arrives this weekend Many Britons again faced freezing temperatures overnight ahead of a frosty and icy morning on Friday and the arrival of Storm Bert on the weekend. The storm is set to reach the UK on Saturday and the Met Office is expecting it to bring “heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow to parts of the UK through the…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed the ICC’s issuing of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. The ICC says both men – alongside a Hamas leader who was killed in July – bore “criminal responsibility” for crimes during the war between Israel and Hamas. The court accuses Israel of using starvation as a war tactic and for intentionally targeting civilians.
Europe and the US have been split in their response to the warrant. European countries including Britain have said they respect the ICC decisions and note Netanyahu will be arrested if he steps foot into their countries. The Canadian prime minister also confirmed he will follow the ruling of the ICC. The US has backed Israel and called the warrant ‘outrageous.’
Tributes are continuing to pour in for ex-deputy prime minister John Prescott, who died aged 86.
Storm Bert dominates the UK news as the cold snap continues to bite the UK with snowy conditions coming and weather warnings issued for the weekend.
A cold and frosty start for many, with plenty of sunshine, especially for inland areas. Scattered wintry showers will continue to feed inland along windward coasts exposed to the brisk northwesterly wind. Showers will gradually fade during the evening, as cloud increases from the west. Turning increasingly unsettled overnight with heavy rain, proceeded by hill snow. Winds strengthening, with gales for some.
What’s on the front page of the Western Mail?Evil liar guilty of murderThe paper reports on a member of the wealthy family behind Peter’s Pies who has been found guilty of stabbing his best friend to death on Christmas Eve last year. Gatland won’t be leaving Wales Under-fire Wales boss Warren Gatland is the “world’s best coach” and going nowhere, according to assistant Rob Howley. Debate over Gatland’s position as Wales boss has intensified following a national…
What now, Keir? The front page of The National (Scotland) leads with an image of Benjamin Netanyahu following the ICC’s decisions to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli PM, his former defence minister Yoav Gallant and deceased Hamas commander Mohammed Deif. The ICC cites Israel’s use of starvation as a war tactic and its intentional targeting of civilians as the reasons for the issuing of the warrant. The paper says that following this major update -…
What’s on the front page of the Scottish Herald? £2.8bn tax and wage bill could see care firms folThe Nuffield Trust said a rise in national insurance contributions and wage bills could see ‘swathes of the social care market collapsing’. Private and non-profit social care providers could be faced with increased costs of around £2.8 billion in the next financial year, according to analysis which warns of businesses potentially going bust.Sarwar scoops title The front page leads…
What’s on the front page of The Metro? Death of British Lawyer in Laos from Poisoned DrinksA British lawyer, Simone White, has become the fifth tourist to die after consuming methanol-laced drinks at a backpacker hostel in Laos. This tragic incident has raised alarms about safety standards in Southeast Asia. White was reportedly among 15 individuals hospitalized following the poisoning.Tributes to John PrescottThe front page honors the late John Prescott, former UK Deputy Prime Minister, who…
What’s on the front page of The Guardian? ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for NetanyahuThe International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Netanyahu has rejected the accusations, calling them politically motivated. This marks a historic moment as it is the first time leaders of a democracy have faced such charges by the ICC.Tributes…
What’s on the front page of The Independent? Netanyahu Faces War Crimes Arrest WarrantIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant face arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC) over allegations of war crimes in Gaza. These include charges of using “starvation as a method of war” and directing attacks on civilians. Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, reportedly killed earlier in the year, is also cited in the warrants. This development isolates Netanyahu…
The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. The European leaders – including PM Keir Starmer – have backed the arrest of Netanyahu, and several papers note if the Israeli prime minister steps foot in the UK, he’ll be arrested.
Several papers pay tribute to the ex-deputy prime minister John Prescott who died at 86. Other domestic stories include the latest death in the alcohol poisonings in Laos, this time a 28-year-old British woman. There is ongoing coverage of the farm tax fallout and No 10’s vow to stand with Ukraine features.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the use of US and UK missiles by Ukraine means the West is now involved in his war against Ukraine.
British lawyer is fifth person to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos A British backpacker has died in a suspected methanol poisoning case after allegedly being served free drinks in Laos. Simone White, a solicitor from Orpington in Kent, is the fifth tourist to die following the incident in the Vang Vieng area. The 28-year-old is believed to have died after she reportedly fell ill last week while staying in the backpacking hotspot with…
Get ready for the Geminids as the total number of known Near-Earth objects (NEO’s) exceeds 36,000 and one of these, 2006 WB, which will sale by Earth (no reason to panic) at a comfortable distance on Tuesday November 26. This 100 metre asteroid is a reminder of the ever-present threat from space and while modern technology provides us with the means to detect these bodies, little has been done to effectively deal with them. Night Sky:…
Nigel Farage and his ‘historic mission’: on the ground with Reform UK – podcast Today in Focus presenter Helen Pidd goes out on the road – to Birmingham, Stalybridge and Clacton – to chart Nigel Farage’s bid to transform Reform UK into a modern, professional political partyAt the Reform UK party conference in September, its leader, Nigel Farage, announced a “historic mission” for his party: to professionalise, to modernise and mobilise a “people’s army” to…
Cybersecurity firm Paradyn to expand further, adding 20 jobs IT and cybersecurity firm Paradyn will add 20 jobs across Cork and Dublin over the next two years as it expands its operations to Irish and UK customers. The company expects to grow its revenues from €9m to €13m within this timeframe across Paradyn and Vault365, its data backup and recovery specialist unit. The new roles are being created in the areas of cybersecurity, network services,…
Fencing to prevent Harry Potter fans trespassing on viaduct Having captured the imaginations of a new generation via its appearance in the Harry Potter films, the Grade A-listed viaduct has become one of the most visited locations in Scotland. In addition, the viaduct’s popularity among Harry Potter fans also causes issues with trespass from those seeking to take photographs of the scenery and passing trains. However, the sheer volume of visitors – over half a million tourists visited Glenfinnan to see…
Gordon Brown reveals final conversation with John Prescott | News Former prime minister Gordon Brown has paid tribute to Lord John Prescott as he opened up about his final few months, saying he never lost his “warmth and friendliness”.The former UK deputy prime minister died “peacefully” surrounded by relatives at his care home after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family said in a statement on Thursday (21 November).Speaking on BBC Radio 4 Today, Mr Brown…
Police swoop on Llandudno retail park busted open heroin and cocaine network in Conwy resorts A police swoop at a town centre retail park busted open a County Line drug network supplying heroin and crack cocaine into two Conwy resorts. The illicit operation targeted drug users in Llandudno and Colwyn Bay with daily deals such as “four for 30 happy hour”. Two drug dealers from the Bolton, Greater Manchester, have been jailed for their part in the network. Nathan Quinn, 28,…
Mum and kids stranded on snowbound road for four hours, then a stranger offered help Jess Kendal kept the engine running to ensure her son, 8, and baby daughter stayed warm https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mum-kids-stranded-snowbound-road-30424026
Lakeside sauna and world's deepest hotel among winners at North Wales Tourism Awards The Go North Wales Tourism Awards was held on Thursday night at Venue Cymru https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/lakeside-sauna-worlds-deepest-hotel-30423118
Captain Tom’s family made more than £1m through link to charity, damning report finds Captain Tom Moore’s family “repeatedly benefited” financially from a charity created in his name, engaging in a “pattern of behaviour” that saw them personally earn more than £1m from their involvement, a highly critical report has found. Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband Colin, who are now disqualified from serving as charity trustees, had allowed the public to “understandably feel misled” after…
Every storm name for 2024/25 revealed as Met Office confirm Storm Bert to hit UK this weekend The Met Office has already confirmed the storm names to be used across 2024 and 2025 – as the UK braces for Storm Bert. The new storms list – first launched in 2015 – for each year generally runs from early September until late August the following year, coinciding with the beginning of autumn. James, Lewis and Mavis…
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