Scots biker joins Welsh group on charity ride raising over £20K for at risk children

NASUWT Reopens General Secretary NominationsThe NASUWT teaching union has decided to reopen nominations for the general secretary position after legal flaws were identified in the unopposed appointment of Matt Wrack, a former head of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). This decision follows advice received by the union’s national executive, which indicated that the process had excluded other candidates. The move comes ahead of an impending high court challenge regarding the appointment. Full Article

The EY Item Club forecasts a significant slowdown in the UK economy, predicting a GDP growth of only 0.8% this year, largely due to the impact of Donald Trump’s global tariff war on consumer spending and business investment. This outlook coincides with a separate Ipsos Mori poll indicating that three-quarters of Britons anticipate economic deterioration, highlighting a notable decline in confidence, which has reached its lowest level on record. The combination of these findings suggests...

A Jack Russell named Jack became trapped 16ft up a tree while chasing a squirrel in Clarence Park, Weston-super-Mare. Kelly Brooks, who witnessed the incident while walking her dogs, saw Jack's owner struggle to coax him down before two passing men bravely climbed the tree to rescue him after 30 minutes. The relieved owner, who was not local, stated that Jack had chased squirrels before but had never climbed a tree, and promptly put him...

Phillip Williams, a 39-year-old British cyclist, tragically died during the Mallorca 312 amateur bike race in Majorca after falling and crashing into railings, leading to cardiac arrest. Despite efforts from emergency responders, he was pronounced dead before reaching the hospital, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of his death, whether it was due to the accident or a pre-existing health condition. Williams was well-loved in Liverpool's cycling community, known for his kindness and...

The UK is set to experience its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures predicted to reach up to 28°C on Wednesday, following a warm trend starting Monday. Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell noted that while the south already sees warm temperatures around 21.5°C, the weather will remain largely sunny across most of the UK, with only the far north of Scotland expected to experience some rain. Although the spell will be warm,...

Counter-terrorism police are investigating a serious attack in Leeds where two women were injured, with a focus on Facebook posts suggesting plans for a "massacre." A 38-year-old man, who sustained a self-inflicted injury, has been arrested, and authorities recovered a crossbow and a firearm from the scene along the Otley Run pub crawl route. The investigation continues as law enforcement examines the circumstances surrounding the incident and the potential threat indicated in the online posts....