Thousands without power and trains cancelled as Storm Darragh hits Britain An emergency alert came into effect at 1am on Saturday. Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2024
Three million receive rare emergency alert as UK braces for Storm Darragh The red warning – which has led to the cancellation of events, including Christmas attractions – covers parts of Wales and the south-west of England. Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024
Kate Middleton is the epitome of festive magic in her favourite tartan skirt, cherry red coat and knee highs for annual carol concert The Princess of Wales re-wore a gorgeous tartan piece that's a firm favourite in her winter wardrobe Woman & Home · Dec 6, 2024
The crisis in the courts in England and Wales: how did we get here? Official data paints bleak picture of justice system, with large backlog of cases and record numbers on remand The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024
Rape trials collapse as victims abandon cases amid long court delays Courts logjam in England and Wales contributes to doubling in five years of victims pulling out of prosecutions The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024
Cardiff postpone Watford clash as storm warning hits Wales A rare red warning for wind, which warns of significant disruption and a “danger to life”, has been issued by forecasters. The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Muhammad Becomes Most Popular Baby Name for Boys in Historic First for England Muhammad has been named the most popular baby name for boys in a historic first for England and Wales. Latin Times · Dec 6, 2024
All football in Wales cancelled as Storm Darragh to batter country The FAW have followed advice from the Met Office after an extreme red weather warning was issued The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Murderers who use strangulation or kill ex-partners face longer jail terms New laws to be introduced in England and Wales in attempt to reduce violence against women and girls The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024
Storm Darragh: How to prepare as Met Office warns strong winds batter UK Drivers should take caution while homeowners should secure any loose items The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
‘Busybody’ fines up 42% in 2023 in England and Wales, report shows Majority of 19,162 penalties issued by private enforcement companies contracted by councils The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024
Storm Darragh: UK hit by ‘life-threatening’ 92mph winds as tens of thousands without power Winter Wonderland, Christmas at Kew and a number of famous London parks will be shut as severe gusts are expected to batter London Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024
New Welsh Tory leader wants to set out ‘positive direction’ ahead of elections Darren Millar has said he wants to set out a ‘positive direction’ after taking over from Andrew RT Davies. Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024
Theodore? Ayla? David? Check most popular baby name in your London borough and beyond Search tool allows you to find the most popular name where you live - and there’s quite a surprising variation across London Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2024 Muhammad is England’s most popular boys’ baby name for first time Noah beaten into second place for boys, while Olivia keeps top slot for girls
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2024 Prison population in England and Wales set to exceed 100,000 by 2029 Rising prosecutions, higher maximum sentences and soaring number of people on remand driving growth from 86,000 today
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024 Most popular names for baby boys and girls in 2023 revealed Muhammad was the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales in 2023 and Olivia took the top spot for baby girl names, the ONS said.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Prison population in England and Wales projected to top 100,000 by 2029 The Ministry of Justice published fresh estimates on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Move over Noah: The most popular baby names revealed The data was published by the Office for National Statistics
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2024 Tata Steel’s UK losses hit £1.1bn on cost of closing Port Talbot blast furnaces Losses quadruple from a year earlier after decision to end primary steelmaking in south Wales with loss of 2,500 jobs
Marie Claire · Dec 4, 2024 Prince William's Subtle PDA at Qatari State Visit Shows He's Always Looking Out For Kate Middleton The Prince of Wales made a small but romantic gesture at the event.
The Conversation · Dec 4, 2024 Wales plans a tourism tax from 2027 – what it means for visitors and communities The Welsh government is set to introduce a visitor levy, or tourism tax, from 2027. Outlined in a new bill, visitors could pay £1.25 per night for most accommodations, with a reduced rate of £0.75 for camping pitches and dormitories.
Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024 London weather: Strong winds to hit Thursday evening rush hour as Storm Darragh rolls in Met Office says wind speeds are set to reach 43mph between 5pm and 7pm in the capital
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024 Forecasters issue yellow warning for heavy rain and wind during the weekend People are being advised of a ‘danger to life’ from flying debris as well as from large waves at the coast.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024 Wales survive frantic finish to make history with Euro 2025 qualification Wales will appear at a major tournament for the first time after a nail-biting win over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin