A weed that is resistant to a key herbicide has been found in the UK for the first time, according to experts. Glyphosate is believed to be the most effective…
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UK: Tractor convoy in protest of farming tax change
A convoy of more than 30 slow-moving tractors, organised by farmers, took place on the A5 in Shrewsbury.The vehicles started at Halls Shrewsbury Livestock Auction Centre before driving repeatedly between…
UK: Medics push for vaccinations amidst flu surge
As NHS hospitals struggle to cope with the rising demand this winter, healthcare professionals have urged people to get vaccinated. Pop-up clinics have been set up in the Black Country…
England: Man arrested over attempted abduction of girl, 3
A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted abduction of a three-year-old girl in Wolverhampton. West Midlands Police received reports that a man tried to pick up and…
USA: Actor Anthony Hopkins’ home ‘destroyed’ in LA fires
Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins’ home is among the thousands destroyed in the Los Angeles fires, it has been reported. The Port Talbot-born star posted a message on Instagram supporting…
Northern Ireland: Man, 22, in court accused of child sex offences
A 22-year-old man has appeared in court charged with a number of online child sex offences. The charges include sexual communication with children and blackmail.Cameron Mullen, of Claragh Hill Drive,…
UK: Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage
Ten Reform UK councillors in Derbyshire say they have resigned in protest over Nigel Farage’s leadership.The group said Reform was being run in an “increasingly autocratic manner” and “has lost…
Isle of Man: Mountain Road reopens after six-day closure
A major route connecting the Manx capital with the north of the island has reopened following a six day closure caused by snow and ice. The A 18 Mountain Road,…
UK: Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her decision to travel to China to improve economic ties at a time when soaring government borrowing costs threaten to squeeze UK public finances.She says…
Ireland: Man in court charged with murder of woman in Cork
A 42-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Mallow, County Cork last week. Joe Butler, of the Belfry in Mallow, was arrested on…