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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
186 people joined this week’s Castlewellan parkrun, know results
Castlewellan, Northern Ireland: Around 186 people ran, jogged and walked the course during this week's Castlewellan Parkrun. 31 of these people were first-timers, and 26 recorded new Personal Bests, with representatives of 29 clubs participating in the run.Â
Lisburn: NOSOD hosts Class Festival Primary School Overall Awards, announces results
Northern Ireland: The Naomi Orr School of Dance, Lisburn's leading dance company, hosted an award ceremony under the 'Class Festival 2023' for the primary school age group to honour the young students for their accomplishments.Â
169 people participate in Castlewellan parkrun’s Event No 207, 22 record new Personal Bests
Castlewellan, Northern Ireland: The Castlewellan parkrun announced the results of its Event Number 207, held on February 11, 2023. This week 169 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 15 were first-timers and 22 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 13 different clubs took part.Â
Britishvolt: EY Under Problem for Conflict of Interest
EY, one of the "Big Four" consulting firms, is being criticised for acting as both a consultant and an administrator for the failed battery start-up Britishvolt.
Northern Ireland: Petrol and diesel prices heading towards £2 a litre
The Director of Infrastructure and Sustainability, Peter McClenaghan, revealed that fuel prices are likely to continue to increase. He advised that the local government should look at measures to subsidise costs after the next election.
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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

