Man jailed after jumping over garden fence and slashing man in Motherwell

Social Justice Ireland responded to the release of the CSO's annual SILC, revealing 629,495 people in Ireland living in poverty, including over 190,000 children, a 64% increase in older people in poverty, and nearly one in three unable to work due to health issues. The organization highlighted the impact of short-term cost of living measures on poverty levels, with the deprivation rate increasing significantly from 2023 to 2024, and emphasized the need for refundable tax...

Kemi Badenoch, Conservative Party leader, expressed pessimism at the launch of the local election campaign, acknowledging the challenges ahead due to declining popularity since the 2021 council seats. Despite promising lower taxes and better services, she anticipates a tough battle at the ballot box on May 1. Facing pressure in her first major electoral test, Badenoch recognizes the difficulty of maintaining the high-water mark achieved in the previous elections, with early polling suggesting potential losses...

Two motorcyclists are in hospital with serious injuries after a collision with a lorry on Ormskirk Road in Wigan, leading to road closures and a police investigation. The riders, both males in their 30s, were left in critical condition as the lorry turned into their path, with no arrests made yet. Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses and footage to aid in their investigation, urging anyone with information to contact them. Full Article

Summary: Silver luggage goes missing on baggage claim carousel, causing stress for travelers. Baggage officers recommend attaching a sturdy personal identification tag to prevent loss, as airline tags can detach during transit. Adding a name and phone number, or airline reservation code inside the bag, increases the chances of a quick reunion with lost luggage. Full Article

In response to landslips at coal tips in Wales, over £34m is being invested to improve safety, with 130 sites in 10 local authority areas targeted for safety work, including the most at-risk sites in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Residents in affected areas like Cwmtillery express frustration over the delayed funding, citing past damages and ongoing threats, as efforts are made to address safety concerns and potential risks posed by disused coal tips across Wales. The...

In a phone call last year, Donald Trump offered America's ownership of Ukraine's power plants to protect them from potential Russian attacks, following a ceasefire agreement with Vladimir Putin. Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the Zaporizhzhia power plant, with the White House suggesting American ownership could provide the best protection and support for Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Despite previous agreements and discussions on US access to Ukraine's resources, the deal has not been signed, as Russia...