Plans have been unveiled to introduce the first new option for what happens to your body after death since 1902 by SNP ministers. Hydrolysis, which is also known as a water cremation, is set to be introduced under draft regulations put forward in the Scottish Parliament.
This comes after a government consultation in 2023 found that 84 percent of Scots supported the idea. This process would see the body wrapped in a silk or woollen shroud (or another biodegradable material) and then placed in a chamber with hot water and chemicals to speed up decomposition.
This comes after a government consultation in 2023 found that 84 percent of Scots supported the idea. This process would see the body wrapped in a silk or woollen shroud (or another biodegradable material) and then placed in a chamber with hot water and chemicals to speed up decomposition.
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The assassination attempt on a former Russian spy was authorised by Vladimir Putin, who is "morally responsible" for the death of a woman poisoned by the nerve agent used in the attack, a public inquiry has found.
Dawn Sturgess, 44, died on 8 July, just over a week after unwittingly spraying herself with novichok given to her by her partner, Charlie Rowley, 52, in a perfume bottle in nearby Amesbury on 30 June 2018. Mr Rowley was left seriously ill but survived.
Dawn Sturgess, 44, died on 8 July, just over a week after unwittingly spraying herself with novichok given to her by her partner, Charlie Rowley, 52, in a perfume bottle in nearby Amesbury on 30 June 2018. Mr Rowley was left seriously ill but survived.
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Paedo teacher who fell pregnant to student caused 'enormous damage' to teens.
Jailed teacher Rebecca Joynes, 31, was described as causing 'enormous damage' to two pupils at a professional conduct hearing.
Joynes, 31, was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison in July for engaging in sexual relations with two pupils.
She subsequently became pregnant by another teenage student, with whom she also initiated a sexual relationship when he was 15. Joynes was convicted of six counts of sexual activity with a child, including two counts of sexual activity with a child while in a position of trust following a trial at Manchester Crown Court.
Jailed teacher Rebecca Joynes, 31, was described as causing 'enormous damage' to two pupils at a professional conduct hearing.
Joynes, 31, was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison in July for engaging in sexual relations with two pupils.
She subsequently became pregnant by another teenage student, with whom she also initiated a sexual relationship when he was 15. Joynes was convicted of six counts of sexual activity with a child, including two counts of sexual activity with a child while in a position of trust following a trial at Manchester Crown Court.
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A resident of a Falkirk hotel housing asylum seekers, that has seen multiple demonstrations outside it, has appeared in court charged with two sexual assaults.
Muhammad Sheikhi, 22, whose address was given as the Cladhan Hotel, is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman in Kerse Lane on Sunday by hugging her, repeatedly kissing her on the face and lips, and placing his hand under her clothing and seizing her buttocks.
He is also accused of pursuing the woman, blocking her path, and repeatedly placing his phone in her hand and insisting she provide her contact details.
Sheikhi also faces a separate charge of sexual assault. The case was continued for further examination and he was remanded in custody.
Muhammad Sheikhi, 22, whose address was given as the Cladhan Hotel, is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman in Kerse Lane on Sunday by hugging her, repeatedly kissing her on the face and lips, and placing his hand under her clothing and seizing her buttocks.
He is also accused of pursuing the woman, blocking her path, and repeatedly placing his phone in her hand and insisting she provide her contact details.
Sheikhi also faces a separate charge of sexual assault. The case was continued for further examination and he was remanded in custody.
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'King' Charles, who is supposedly not allowed to intervene in politics, said at a state banquet last night with the German President:
“The United Kingdom and Germany together stand with Ukraine and bolster Europe against the threat of further Russian aggression.”
With all those medals you would think he could take on the Russians himself?
“The United Kingdom and Germany together stand with Ukraine and bolster Europe against the threat of further Russian aggression.”
With all those medals you would think he could take on the Russians himself?
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Yookay.
BBC writes: Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not how to change a tampon or spot signs of cancer.
"As a person from an ethnic minority background, in some communities it's actually taboo and quite a sensitive topic to talk about, so if you're not able to learn about these things in school, then where do you learn?" said 23-year-old Athika Ahmed.
BBC writes: Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not how to change a tampon or spot signs of cancer.
"As a person from an ethnic minority background, in some communities it's actually taboo and quite a sensitive topic to talk about, so if you're not able to learn about these things in school, then where do you learn?" said 23-year-old Athika Ahmed.
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Ofcom has said it has never heard from a porn company it has fined £1m for failing to comply with the UK Online Safety Act.
It said it had been emailing AVS Group Ltd since it launched its investigation in July, but had not had a response at any point - so the firm had been fined an extra £50,000.
The Act makes it a legal requirement for websites that host pornographic material to put in place what the regulator determines to be "highly effective age assurance" to prevent children from being able to easily access explicit content.
Ofcom said AVS must now implement highly effective age assurance within 72 hours or face an additional penalty of £1,000 a day.
It said it had been emailing AVS Group Ltd since it launched its investigation in July, but had not had a response at any point - so the firm had been fined an extra £50,000.
The Act makes it a legal requirement for websites that host pornographic material to put in place what the regulator determines to be "highly effective age assurance" to prevent children from being able to easily access explicit content.
Ofcom said AVS must now implement highly effective age assurance within 72 hours or face an additional penalty of £1,000 a day.
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Three men and a woman have been arrested in East Sussex as part of an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism.
The arrests were carried out by specialist officers in Eastbourne and Brighton.
Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) said a 27-year-old woman from Hailsham was arrested, along with three men from Eastbourne, aged 33, 36 and 41.
All are being held under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 while searches take place at residential properties.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Rayland said the arrests were "part of a planned operation" supported by Sussex Police.
"People living in the local area may notice an increased police presence while search activity takes place, which is routine in cases of this nature," said Mr Rayland.
The arrests were carried out by specialist officers in Eastbourne and Brighton.
Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) said a 27-year-old woman from Hailsham was arrested, along with three men from Eastbourne, aged 33, 36 and 41.
All are being held under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 while searches take place at residential properties.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Rayland said the arrests were "part of a planned operation" supported by Sussex Police.
"People living in the local area may notice an increased police presence while search activity takes place, which is routine in cases of this nature," said Mr Rayland.
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Around 200 homes have been evacuated and a major incident declared as police arrested two men on suspicion of explosives offences.
Police carried out a warrant in Vulcan Street, Derby, and arrested a man in his 40s and another in his 50s.
Residents were warned they might hear a controlled "bang" as the Army's explosive ordinance division deals with the situation.
It's not being treated as a terrorism incident and police said there was no wider risk to the community.
A cordon has been put in place.
Police carried out a warrant in Vulcan Street, Derby, and arrested a man in his 40s and another in his 50s.
Residents were warned they might hear a controlled "bang" as the Army's explosive ordinance division deals with the situation.
It's not being treated as a terrorism incident and police said there was no wider risk to the community.
A cordon has been put in place.
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The brother-in-law of Humza Yousaf has gone on trial accused of extortion and dealing class A drugs. It follows the death of a man who fell from a window in Dundee after allegedly being threatened.
Ramsay El-Nakla, 37, has gone on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh with 3 others after the death of Ryan Munro on January 10, 2024.
Court papers allege they “did threaten and intimidate him, thereby placing him in an extreme state of fear and alarm for his safety, and cause said Ryan Munro to escape said flat from a window at height, causing him to fall from said window and strike the ground, whereby he was so severely injured that he died there and you did kill him”.
El-Nakla, of Dundee, is accused of dealing cocaine from the flat between January 9 and 11 2024, as well as at another home in the city, which he denies.
Ramsay El-Nakla, 37, has gone on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh with 3 others after the death of Ryan Munro on January 10, 2024.
Court papers allege they “did threaten and intimidate him, thereby placing him in an extreme state of fear and alarm for his safety, and cause said Ryan Munro to escape said flat from a window at height, causing him to fall from said window and strike the ground, whereby he was so severely injured that he died there and you did kill him”.
El-Nakla, of Dundee, is accused of dealing cocaine from the flat between January 9 and 11 2024, as well as at another home in the city, which he denies.
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Reform UK has received a record £9m donation from cryptocurrency investor and aviation entrepreneur Christopher Harborne, new figures from the Electoral Commission show.
It is the largest ever single donation by a living person to a British political party.
Mr Harborne, who is British but lives in Thailand, has previously given large sums to the Conservatives under Boris Johnson's leadership, as well as Reform's predecessor the Brexit Party in 2019 and 2020.
While the next general election is not due until 2029, the donation comes ahead of local elections next May.
It is the largest ever single donation by a living person to a British political party.
Mr Harborne, who is British but lives in Thailand, has previously given large sums to the Conservatives under Boris Johnson's leadership, as well as Reform's predecessor the Brexit Party in 2019 and 2020.
While the next general election is not due until 2029, the donation comes ahead of local elections next May.
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Just in🔥
Rumours swirling around Westminster that the massive £9 MILLION donation to Reform from Christopher Harborne was made under the pre-condition that BORIS JOHNSON is allowed to join and stand for the party.
A company Harborne was involved with was awarded an £80 million contract for Ukraine. He then personally donated £1 million to the 'Office of Boris Johnson'.
Thoughts?
Rumours swirling around Westminster that the massive £9 MILLION donation to Reform from Christopher Harborne was made under the pre-condition that BORIS JOHNSON is allowed to join and stand for the party.
A company Harborne was involved with was awarded an £80 million contract for Ukraine. He then personally donated £1 million to the 'Office of Boris Johnson'.
Thoughts?
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