Elderly victim of ‘cruel’ carer can’t be left alone after being ‘traumatised’
An 81-year-old whose “cruel” carer was jailed after being caught on camera abusing her cannot be left alone because she is “traumatised,” her daughter has said. Louise Harris was given…
What British food items are at risk due to extreme drought conditions
Farmers and food supply experts have warned of supermarket shortages as British farmers tackle extreme drought conditions British farmers are facing a perfect storm as drought conditions have been declared…
TikToker faces police probe over secret filming using ‘smart’ glasses
A TikToker who used Meta “smart glasses” to secretly film members of the public, shop workers and ferry staff during a road trip around Scotland is being investigated by police.…
Councillor hits out at ‘wild west’ style shooting of 50 cattle, as review carried out
A review is being carried out into an incident which saw 51 cattle being shot dead in a field, with some of it visible to members of the public. The…
Government ministers back Uefa’s ‘principled decision’ over Fifa World Cup boycott
A number of politicians have criticised Fifa over its plans to create a company featuring private investors to run the World Cup and other events Ministers have publicly backed Uefa’s…
Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
Lucas was 16 when he got into trouble for hacking his school computers. Twice. “It was like a challenge to see if I could,” he told the BBC. He wanted…
Suffolk wildfire: Smouldering aftermath captured on camera as blaze continues to spread
Emergency services have shared new footage revealing the scale of devastation already inflicted by a wildfire in Suffolk. Video released by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service on Thursday (30 July)…
‘I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home’: Property guardians show us around
Would you live in a disused care home, pub or bank in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? As cost of living pressures persist, a growing number of people are…
Mysterious blue sea creatures linked to venomous jellyfish wash up on UK beach
Blue by-the-wind sailors fascinate beachgoers Hundreds of exotic-looking sea creatures have washed up on beaches in northwest England after being driven there by westerly winds. Beachgoers in Cumbria stopped to…
What your summer reading list says about you
You’ve been dreaming about that summer break on the sun lounger, book in one hand and drink in the other, for months. Now the dash to the airport gate, train…