Man appears in court over unlawful killing of boy, 8, in Cumbria

[ad_1] A man has appeared in court charged with the unlawful killing of an eight-year-old boy in Cumbria. Jay Cartmell was seriously injured after a firearm was discharged on land near Warcop in Cumbria in September 2024. An air ambulance took Jay, from Frizington, to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, but he was declared […]

The four types of dementia most people don’t know exist

[ad_1] What most people think of when they hear the word “dementia” is memory problems and forgetfulness. But what people often don’t know is that dementia can cause many different symptoms – affecting speech, behaviour, sleep, motor function and more. In fact, dementia is an umbrella term. There are estimated to be more than 100 […]

Confirmed Bank Holiday 2026 dates as ‘substitute day’ added

[ad_1] The full bank holiday schedule for 2026 has been confirmed, with officials having to move one key date People will already be planning what they’re going to do with family with two Bank Holiday days next month(Image: Getty Images) With only two bank holidays left in 2025, you might already be planning your well-earned […]

Retail firms warn of price hikes if Iran war extends for months

[ad_1] Shipping containers are stacked at the port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, California, U.S., March 10, 2026. Caroline Brehman | Reuters Retail firms are warning that the conflict in the Middle East is driving up costs and could lead to price hikes if the war continues beyond the short term.  Instability in the […]

Canada clears NATO’s 2% bar after years of lagging | CBC News

[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Canada crossed the politically significant threshold of meeting NATO’s defence spending benchmark of two per cent of gross domestic product, […]