Bringing Communities Together
The Vegan Society has shared suggested guidelines to help businesses look after their vegan staff. They range from offering vegan menus at events to providing vegan-friendly work-wear for people who want it. The charity wants vegans to be exempt from corporate events like horse racing or activities that might include cooking a […]
The Canadian singer is now the youngest solo artist to achieve seven number one albums, at the age of 25 years. Elvis was 26 when he scored his seventh chart-topper, with Blue Hawaii in 1961. Changes, which is Bieber’s first album in four years, sold 231,000 copies last week to […]
The South Korean band are due to film several TV shows in Seoul this week, marking the release of their latest album, Map Of The Soul: 7. In an email to fan club members, they said the shows would go ahead, but without a studio audience. A press conference will […]
Heading restrictions for all age groups under 18 were also announced with a graduated use between 12 and 16. The guidance, which will not yet apply in Wales, will affect training only. It follows Glasgow University research that showed former footballers were three-and-a-half times more likely to die from brain disease. […]
The UK’s FTSE 100 share index fell more than 3%, while in Italy, which has seen Europe’s worst outbreak of the virus, Milan’s stock market plunged 4.5%. Shares in airlines and travel firms have seen some of the biggest falls. In contrast, the price of gold hit its highest level […]
The body of Christopher Kapessa, 13, was found in the River Cynon, near Fernhill, Rhondda Cynon Taff on 1 July. The family said the CPS had indicated there was “sufficient evidence” to consider a manslaughter prosecution. The CPS and South Wales Police have been approached for comment. In a letter […]
Severe flood warnings are in place in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge, meaning there is a danger to life. Shropshire Council closed many routes into and around Shrewsbury, and said flooding could seal off the centre. The Environment Agency (EA) said 40-50mm of rainfall Welsh mountains was expected to cause problems further […]
Officials have denied that MI5 held back information from Ms Patel, following allegations that officials lacked confidence in her abilities. She has also been accused of trying to force out Sir Philip Rutnam, the most senior civil servant in her department. The pair were both said to be “deeply concerned” by […]
The A34 Green Lane will be closed at its junction with A4148 Blue Lane West/Court Way, from tomorrow for 24 hours. The road will be closed so contractor Dynniq, on behalf of Walsall Council, can carry out work on the pedestrian crossing. Meanwhile, Bridle Lane, from the junction with Beacon […]
A cannabis factory has been found after police were called to an attempted break-in. Officers descended on Milton Street, in Palfrey, Walsall, in the early hours of Wednesday. Following a search officers found the plants at the property shortly before 2am. No arrests were made but an investigation continues, says […]
