Tag Archives: Reporting

The man was seven when he was sexually abused by his friend’s older brother, who was in his 20s at the time. BBC News

Hertfordshire Police said it has “dedicated LGBTQ+ liaison officers, whose role is vital in providing tailored support to victims from the LGBTQ+ community, addressing specific needs, building their trust, and helping break down barriers that prevent people reporting incidents or seeking police assistance. Source link

With Donald Trump back in the White House, Moscow feels that Washington is paying it more respect. At the Alaska summit last August, America’s president rolled out the red carpet for Russia’s leader. By inviting him to Anchorage Donald Trump had brought Vladimir Putin in from the cold, even though …

[ Electronic cigarettes—or vapes—can release puffs of vapor in aromatic clouds. The health risks of breathing in this secondhand or passive vapor aren’t fully understood. So, researchers reporting in Environmental Science & Technology conducted a preliminary study on lingering vape plumes in indoor environments. They found that aged vapor contained …

Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church. BBC News

Unauthorised union jacks considered unsafe or “dishevelled” will be removed from city lampposts, Peterborough City Council has decided. The move followed a request by Peterborough First councillor John Fox, a military veteran, who said the condition of some showed “disregard for their true meaning”. In a question to Labour council …

“What we are seeing is a convergence of misogyny – women are not yet accepted as equal in sport and nor are they accepted in leadership roles,” said Women in Sport CEO Stephanie Hilborne. “If sport wants a coaching workforce fit for the future, it must put clear anti-misogyny policies …

[ Lawmakers in several states are working to expand medical debt protections for patients, even after the Trump administration reversed course and told states they don’t have authority to take action on credit reporting. Source link

[ Sexual violence remains widespread among teenagers in Aotearoa, New Zealand with 1 in 8 (12.4%) reporting unwanted sexual experiences. Source link

A proposed new sub-sea electricity cable across the Little Minch in the Hebrides has taken a step forward. The 33kV cable connects South Uist to the mainland power distribution network via the Isle of Skye. Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) has said the 34-year-old, 25-mile (40km) cable needs to …

Eight journalism projects have been awarded a share of £210,000 by the Welsh government. Caerphilly Observer and Nation.Cymru are among the publications that will receive the cash, aimed at helping sustain Wales’ news sector. Schemes include a conference to discuss the future of the Welsh media and placements for new …

All members of an Irish Defence Forces battalion “are well and accounted for” after they came under “small arms fire” in south Lebanon. The incident happened at about 18:30 Ireland time (20:30 Lebanon time) on Thursday. A Defence Forces spokesperson said the 127 Infantry Battalion had been conducting a patrol. …

Aston Villa’s Europa League match against Young Boys on Thursday was temporarily halted because of violence in the away end at Villa Park. Villa forward Donyell Malen was struck on the head by a plastic cup thrown from the away end while he was celebrating his 27th-minute opener. The Dutchman’s …

A woman has sustained serious injuries after she was sprayed with accelerant and set on fire in Dublin. It happened at a residential premises in the Oak Downs area, Clondalkin, at about 10:10 local time on Tuesday, gardaí (Irish police) have said. The woman was removed from the scene to …

The Irish Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe, is to step down from government to take on a new banking role. The Irish broadcaster RTÉ is reporting that the Fine Gael minister is set to become the managing director and chief knowledge officer of the World Bank – the largest development bank …

Twm OwenLocal Democracy Reporting Service Google A request for retrospective planning permission for the fence was denied A family has been ordered to take down a 2m wooden fence which surrounds their front garden. It was put up without permission at their home on St Lawrence Road, Chepstow, between February …

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned there will be a 10% reduction in air travel capacity, at 40 locations in the US, starting Friday morning if the government shutdown does not end. The decision was made because air traffic controllers have been reporting issues with fatigue, the head of the Federal …

Immigration raids have been taking place across the US since President Donald Trump entered office – as he aims to deliver on his promise to launch “the largest deportation programme” in the country’s history. The tactics being used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, and other federal agencies …

Irish police have come under attack at a protest outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers in Dublin. Footage from the scene at the Citywest Hotel showed a police vehicle on fire. Broadcaster RTÉ is reporting that several thousand people have gathered outside the hotel. Ireland’s Justice Minister Jim …

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including threats to kill and assault on police, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. Police arrived in Northwick Drive in north Belfast on Monday after receiving an emergency call just before …