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Mum living in fear as 'tornado' of bees swarms outside her council flat

Mum living in fear as 'tornado' of bees swarms outside her council flat

A mother cannot open the windows of her home as 30,000 bees have swarmed around the apartment block where she lives. Kayley Harding, 30, said she feared the bees could enter her home where she lives with her nine-year-old daughter Lacey. Bees have taken up residence in the flats in West Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, in recent … Read more

Biden convenes National Security Council as violence escalates in Ukraine

Biden convenes National Security Council as violence escalates in Ukraine

President Joe Biden will convene a meeting of the National Security Council on the escalating crisis in Ukraine Sunday, amid a spike in violence that has heightened fears that Russia is planning to invade. Biden’s national security team, “reaffirmed that Russia could launch an attack against Ukraine at any time,” White House press secretary Jen … Read more

Churches tell Sandwell council to apply for levelling up funds 'before it is too late'

Churches tell Sandwell council to apply for levelling up funds 'before it is too late'

A charity has warned Sandwell Council must apply for leveling up funds before it is too late, as the cost of living crisis is set to entrench social inequality further in the borough. The Salvation Army identified Sandwell as being among the five out of the country’s ten poorest areas that have yet to receive … Read more

Inflatable circus clowns banned by killjoy council in 'very sad' ruling

A woman was forced to take down her inflatable clown

A woman was forced to deflate a 3.65 meter clown that had pride of place in her front yard by the local council in Noosa, Queensland, in what has been called a “sad day” for the community A woman was forced to take down her inflatable clown ( Image: Tanya Stevens) Residents have said it … Read more

Council tax rebate – How to challenge your council tax band

Council tax rebate - How to challenge your council tax band

British families will receive a £150 council tax rebate on their next bill to help cope with rising energy prices. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced last week that the Government would be stepping in to help families who might struggle with the rise in energy prices. Ofgem also announced that the price cap on energy would … Read more

U.S., Russia clash over Ukraine at UN Security Council debate

U.S., Russia clash over Ukraine at UN Security Council debate

In a public showdown Monday before the United Nations Security Council, the US accused Russia of undermining international peace and security by massing troops on Ukraine’s border. But Russia hit back, arguing that Washington is stoking fear and fueling unnecessary debate – allegations China later reiterated. The heated, sometimes angry, rhetoric at the UN headquarters … Read more