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Senior Barrister Warns Jury Trial Changes Could Undermine Justice System Legitimacy
A senior barrister warns government plans to reduce jury trials could undermine trust in the justice system, as MPs debate reforms aimed at tackling a record backlog of criminal cases in courts across England and Wales
UK Marine Rescue Charity Seeks More Volunteers Amid Rising Whale Strandings
A UK marine rescue charity is recruiting more volunteers as whale, dolphin and porpoise strandings rise along British coastlines. Experts warn storms, human hazards and increased coastal prey may be driving the growing number of incidents
More UK High Street Shops Go Cashless as Card Payments Surge
New research shows more UK High Street shops are becoming cashless as businesses respond to costs, security concerns and changing customer behaviour, sparking debate about protecting people who still rely heavily on physical cash
Brendon McCullum’s England Coaching Future Uncertain After T20 World Cup Exit
England’s World Cup exit against India has intensified scrutiny over Brendon McCullum’s coaching future. While players continue to back him, ECB leaders face complex decisions after a turbulent winter and disappointing Ashes campaign
Ben Stokes Injured as England’s Ashes Misery Deepens in Sydney
England’s Ashes campaign suffered another blow after captain Ben Stokes left the field injured during the fourth morning of the Sydney Test. His absence adds to England’s growing list of setbacks in Australia
Police Admit Fatal Identification Error After Rotherham Crash Tragedy
South Yorkshire Police have apologised after wrongly informing one family their son had died in a Rotherham car crash, while another teenager was mistakenly identified as the survivor, prompting an IOPC referral
Llangollen Canal Collapse Repairs Likely to Last Through Most of 2026
Repairs to the Llangollen Canal after a dramatic December collapse could stretch through 2026, with boats wrecked, residents displaced, and engineers facing a multi-million-pound challenge to safely rebuild a historic embankment and reopen the vital waterway for local boating communities
Thames Bridge Lighting Approved After Inspector Overturns Bat Protection Refusal
Plans to illuminate the historic Marlow Bridge have been approved after a government inspector overturned earlier refusals, finding the proposed lighting would not significantly harm protected bat species or damage the bridge’s heritage character
England Name Jofra Archer in T20 World Cup Squad Amid Injury Concerns
Jofra Archer has been included in England’s T20 World Cup squad despite missing the final Ashes Tests through injury. Josh Tongue earns a surprise call-up as selectors look ahead to February’s global tournament
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UK Marine Rescue Charity Seeks More Volunteers Amid Rising Whale Strandings
A UK marine rescue charity is recruiting more volunteers as whale, dolphin and porpoise strandings rise along British coastlines. Experts warn storms, human hazards and increased coastal prey may be driving the growing number of incidents
More UK High Street Shops Go Cashless as Card Payments Surge
New research shows more UK High Street shops are becoming cashless as businesses respond to costs, security concerns and changing customer behaviour, sparking debate about protecting people who still rely heavily on physical cash
Brendon McCullum’s England Coaching Future Uncertain After T20 World Cup Exit
England’s World Cup exit against India has intensified scrutiny over Brendon McCullum’s coaching future. While players continue to back him, ECB leaders face complex decisions after a turbulent winter and disappointing Ashes campaign
UK Allows US Use of Bases for Defensive Strikes on Iran
Britain has agreed to a US request to use its military bases for defensive strikes on Iranian missile infrastructure, stressing legal justification, limited scope, and protection of citizens stationed across the Gulf region

