Hurricane Irma Destroys Sir Richard Branson’s Island Home
Sir Richard Brandon says that Hurricane Irma has destroyed or badly damaged most of the buildings and vegetation on his Caribbean island, Necker.
The business magnate says he has visited the nearest islands to Necker and has seen "first-hand how...
Patients Turning To Private Treatment Instead of NHS
A report has revealed how a growing number of patients are paying for private treatment to beat rationing and delays for treatment imposed by the cash-strapped NHS.
The report details how many are increasingly paying up to £14,880 for operations such as...
Rafa Nadal Wins US Open
Rafael Nadal won his third US Open and 16th Grand Slam title with a straight set over South Africa's Kevin Anderson in New York.
The Spaniard stormed to a 6-3 6-3 6-4 victory in Sunday's final at Flushing Meadows.
"It's just...
Pay Cap To Be Lifted For Police And Prison Officers
For the first time, the government is to lift the 1% public sector pay cap for both police and prison officers.
Its is expected that ministers will accept recommendations for higher pay rises this week and also to pave the...
Birmingham City Council Leader John Clancy Resigns
John Clancy, leader of the city’s council, has handed in a letter of resignation following the ongoing dispute with refuse workers.
The councillor, who had been leader since December 2015, was getting calls for his resignation from Unite union, who...
Birmingham Bin Dispute: How Much Is It Costing?
The ongoing dispute between Birmingham City Council and refuse workers is costing the city an estimated £311,000 a week.
The workers have been on strike since the 30th June in protest of the council’s decision to remove 113 posts, with...
US Shuts Down Pakistan’s Habib Bank Over Terror Link Concerns
Pakistan’s Habib Bank has had its New York office shut down by United States banking regulators after nearly 40 years, for apparently repeatedly failing to heed concerns over possible terrorist financing and money laundering.
New York banking officials said Pakistan’s...
Man Who Called For All British Muslims To Be Killed After Manchester Attack Jailed
Keegan Jakovlevs, whose post on Facebook called for all British Muslims to be killed, has been jailed for a year.
The man had previously pleaded guilty to publishing material with the intention of stirring up religious hatred.
Wrexham man Jakovlev was...
Girl Who Donated Organs Helps A Record Eight People
Jemima Layzell, who died from a brain aneurysm, has helped a record eight different people, including five children, through organ donation.
The 13-year-old died in 2012, but donated her heart, pancreas, lungs, kidneys, small bowel and liver.
Jemima’s parents Sophy Layzell,...
Birmingham Labour MP’s Send Letter Criticising Council Over Bin Fiasco
The nine Labour MP’s of Birmingham sent a letter addressed to council leader John Clancy in which they said that the council was acting as an “obstacle” in negotiations.
The letter said that the authority was "refusing to answer straight...
Bias Against Ethnic Minorities In Justice System Exposed In Review
Labour MP David Lammy, who led the review, said young offenders from ethnic minorities will become "the next generation" of criminals unless the justice system is reformed.
The system in England and Wales is biased against those from ethnic minority...
Birmingham welcomes Commonwealth Games decision
Birmingham today (7 September 2017) welcomed the decision by the Commonwealth Games Delivery Unit (CGDU) to recommend it as a Candidate City to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Cllr Ian Ward, Deputy Leader and Chair of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games...
