Unsolved Crimes in England and Wales Reach Record Highs
Between April and June, English and Welsh police closed 452,517 investigations without identifying suspects in crimes with individual victims, a 45% closure rate, up from 40.2% the previous year, leaving victims feeling ignored and potentially contributing to a crisis in the criminal justice system.
Unsolved Crimes in England and Wales Reach Record Highs
Between April and June, English and Welsh police closed 452,517 investigations without identifying suspects in crimes with individual victims, a 45% closure rate, up from 40.2% the previous year, leaving victims feeling ignored and potentially contributing to a crisis in the criminal justice system.
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48% Bias Score
£7m Waterfall Country Tourism Plan Approved Despite Local Concerns
Despite local opposition, a £7 million plan to upgrade Waterfall Country in Wales, addressing visitor pressures through new parking, shops, and tourist accommodation, was unanimously approved by Neath Port Talbot council, with work expected to start soon.
£7m Waterfall Country Tourism Plan Approved Despite Local Concerns
Despite local opposition, a £7 million plan to upgrade Waterfall Country in Wales, addressing visitor pressures through new parking, shops, and tourist accommodation, was unanimously approved by Neath Port Talbot council, with work expected to start soon.
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40% Bias Score
England and Wales Expand Family Court Transparency
Starting early next year, journalists and legal bloggers in England and Wales will be allowed to report on family court cases permanently, expanding a pilot program that demonstrated the revelation of significant public interest stories while protecting family privacy.
England and Wales Expand Family Court Transparency
Starting early next year, journalists and legal bloggers in England and Wales will be allowed to report on family court cases permanently, expanding a pilot program that demonstrated the revelation of significant public interest stories while protecting family privacy.
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24% Bias Score
Flintshire Council Funding Cut Threatens Closure of Disability Support Center
The Clocktower, a non-profit supporting 134 disabled individuals over 16 in Mostyn, Flintshire, faces closure due to a 4% funding shortfall by Flintshire council, forcing it to cut free transport, impacting families who rely on its specialized care.
Flintshire Council Funding Cut Threatens Closure of Disability Support Center
The Clocktower, a non-profit supporting 134 disabled individuals over 16 in Mostyn, Flintshire, faces closure due to a 4% funding shortfall by Flintshire council, forcing it to cut free transport, impacting families who rely on its specialized care.
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40% Bias Score
Paedophile Headteacher's Unchecked Hiring Led to \u00a3500,000 School Debt
A jailed paedophile headteacher at Ysgol Friars in Bangor, Gwynedd, Neil Foden, was found to have recruited approximately 80 staff members without proper procedure between September 2021 and January 2024, leading to a near \u00a3500,000 debt for the school and raising concerns about accountability a...
Paedophile Headteacher's Unchecked Hiring Led to \u00a3500,000 School Debt
A jailed paedophile headteacher at Ysgol Friars in Bangor, Gwynedd, Neil Foden, was found to have recruited approximately 80 staff members without proper procedure between September 2021 and January 2024, leading to a near \u00a3500,000 debt for the school and raising concerns about accountability a...
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28% Bias Score
Council Tax Hike to Fund £330m Police Increase
England and Wales police forces will receive up to £17.4bn in 2025-26, a 3.5% increase, but £329.8m depends on a £14 council tax rise for a band D property; this has sparked criticism, while concerns remain about funding formula inequities and one-year funding settlements hindering long-term plannin...
Council Tax Hike to Fund £330m Police Increase
England and Wales police forces will receive up to £17.4bn in 2025-26, a 3.5% increase, but £329.8m depends on a £14 council tax rise for a band D property; this has sparked criticism, while concerns remain about funding formula inequities and one-year funding settlements hindering long-term plannin...
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40% Bias Score
Snooker Legend Terry Griffiths Dies at 77
Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths died aged 77 in Wales after a long battle with dementia; his funeral saw over 200 mourners, including snooker legends, celebrating his life and career achievements.
Snooker Legend Terry Griffiths Dies at 77
Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths died aged 77 in Wales after a long battle with dementia; his funeral saw over 200 mourners, including snooker legends, celebrating his life and career achievements.
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16% Bias Score
Gavin and Stacey" Revitalizes Barry Island
The television sitcom "Gavin and Stacey," airing its final episode on Christmas Day, has significantly revitalized Barry Island, Wales, transforming its image and boosting its economy by attracting a large influx of tourists.
Gavin and Stacey" Revitalizes Barry Island
The television sitcom "Gavin and Stacey," airing its final episode on Christmas Day, has significantly revitalized Barry Island, Wales, transforming its image and boosting its economy by attracting a large influx of tourists.
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48% Bias Score
UK Doubles Aid for Tata Steel Job Losses in Wales
The UK government doubled its financial aid to \u00a330 million for businesses and workers affected by job losses at Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant in Wales, providing grants of up to \u00a3250,000 for retraining and investment to mitigate the impact of the company's shift to greener steel productio...
UK Doubles Aid for Tata Steel Job Losses in Wales
The UK government doubled its financial aid to \u00a330 million for businesses and workers affected by job losses at Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant in Wales, providing grants of up to \u00a3250,000 for retraining and investment to mitigate the impact of the company's shift to greener steel productio...
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24% Bias Score
National Theatre Wales Closes, Transitions to Community-Focused TEAM
National Theatre Wales, after losing its \$1.6 million Arts Council Wales funding in 2023, has closed, transitioning into TEAM to focus on community and educational initiatives; this follows a period of self-reflection acknowledging a loss of connection with its audience and the broader arts sector.
National Theatre Wales Closes, Transitions to Community-Focused TEAM
National Theatre Wales, after losing its \$1.6 million Arts Council Wales funding in 2023, has closed, transitioning into TEAM to focus on community and educational initiatives; this follows a period of self-reflection acknowledging a loss of connection with its audience and the broader arts sector.
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40% Bias Score
England's Euro 2025 Group Stage Draw Unveiled
England's Euro 2025 group stage draw places them in Group D alongside France, the Netherlands, and Wales, beginning July 5th against France in Zurich, then facing the Netherlands and Wales on July 9th and 13th.
England's Euro 2025 Group Stage Draw Unveiled
England's Euro 2025 group stage draw places them in Group D alongside France, the Netherlands, and Wales, beginning July 5th against France in Zurich, then facing the Netherlands and Wales on July 9th and 13th.
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24% Bias Score
Drag Queens Raise £18,000 for Storm-Damaged Church
A drag queen Christmas carol concert in Cardiff raised £18,000 to repair storm damage to St Andrew's United Reformed Church's roof, a project now being made into a film by actress Eve Myles.
Drag Queens Raise £18,000 for Storm-Damaged Church
A drag queen Christmas carol concert in Cardiff raised £18,000 to repair storm damage to St Andrew's United Reformed Church's roof, a project now being made into a film by actress Eve Myles.
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32% Bias Score