Blantyre event offering advice on winter fuel payments

Vladimir Putin's ally Dmitry Medvedev made threats against The Times staff, calling them "legitimate military targets" after the newspaper supported the assassination of a Russian general. Medvedev, a former Russian president and prime minister, warned that Nato decision-makers aiding Kyiv could also be targeted. The Kremlin's aggressive rhetoric has been condemned by UK officials, who are taking the threats seriously and vowing to protect freedom of the press. Full Article

A man was rushed to hospital with 'life-changing' injuries after a crash in Warrington involving a lorry and a double-decker bus. Six bus passengers were injured, including a 73-year-old man with serious leg injuries. The bus driver was arrested for driving without due care, while the lorry driver was uninjured. Police closed off the road and are urging witnesses to come forward. Full Article

Former President Donald Trump spoke during a news conference at Trump Tower on May 31, 2024, where a group of voters explained why they switched from supporting Joe Biden to Trump in 2024. One woman initially criticized Trump, calling him a "piece of shit" and a "horrible human being," but admitted that she saw improvements in her paycheck and affordability during his presidency. CNN's Dana Bash aired the soundbite, with colleague David Chalian noting that...

Sophie Henson, a survivor of strangulation, welcomes new guidance for punishing offenders issued by the Sentencing Council after being strangled by her ex-partner while pregnant. Rachel Williams, a domestic abuse survivor and campaigner, supports the new guidelines and hopes they will lead to more accountability for perpetrators. Johanna Robinson, a member of the Sentencing Council, emphasizes the importance of recognizing the harm caused by strangulation and suffocation, highlighting the need for judges to consider signs...

In November, inflation in the UK rose to an eight-month high of 2.6%, exceeding the Bank of England's 2% target, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves and PM Keir Starmer. The increase was driven by higher fuel and clothing prices, with housing and household services also seeing a 3.5% rise. Reeves emphasized efforts to improve the economy for working people, while Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride criticized the government's decisions as inflationary and damaging to consumers. Full Article

Rebecca Turner died in Thailand after unknowingly taking a lethal cocktail of drugs, prompting her mother Anita to caution young travelers to avoid buying drugs from persistent dealers. Rebecca and her boyfriend were found dead in their hotel room after ingesting a mix of nine different drugs disguised as cocaine. Anita is devastated by the loss of her daughter and urges others to refrain from taking drugs to avoid such tragic consequences. Full Article