Cannabis users who are self-medicating run higher risk of paranoia, study finds | Cannabis

People who start smoking cannabis to alleviate pain, anxiety or depression are at a higher risk of developing paranoia than those who use the drug recreationally, a study has found. The research... Read more »

Donald Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

Peter Hoskins Business reporter, BBC News Watch: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook wasn’t “above board”, Trump says Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook will file a lawsuit challenging her removal by President Donald... Read more »

Has Reform changed the immigration debate?

Joe Pike Political correspondent Getty Images In politics the summer holidays offer a major opportunity for opposition parties. A quieter news agenda means the chance to break through with policies. Multiple government... Read more »

Farage criticised for Good Friday Agreement proposal

Gareth Gordon Political correspondent, BBC News NI PA Media Nigel Farage said the Good Friday Agreement could be renegotiated if Britain leaves the European Convention on Human Rights The Reform UK leader... Read more »

Cardiff Citizen Church vicar claims thousands for work he didn’t do

Social media Ryan Forey claimed the money while overseeing Citizen Church in Cardiff A Cardiff vicar claimed thousands of pounds for him and his wife for work he did not do and... Read more »

The difficulties of navigating Scotland’s economic black hole

Douglas Fraser Business and Economy Editor, Scotland All About Space Scotland’s political parties are being challenged to tackle a £4.7bn hole that’s emerged in Holyrood’s budget plans. The Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC)... Read more »

Woodsmith Mine staff evacuated as Langdale Moor wildfire enters third week

Fiona Callow & Eve Kennedy BBC News, Yorkshire Bedale Fire Station/NYFRS North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said the blaze had spread overnight A fertiliser mine in the North York Moors National... Read more »

Extra support planned for almost 1,000 asylum seekers staying in three hotels in Bristol

The city council has reaffirmed its support for refugees and people seeking asylum Protesters in Bristol city centre(Image: Ellie Kendall/BristolLive) Extra help and support is planned for the almost 1,000 asylum seekers... Read more »

DWP paying certain pensioners extra £105 per week

The Department for Work and Pensions is paying older state pensioners extra money per week The Department for Work and Pensions is paying older state pensioners extra £105 per week  Older state... Read more »

Parents slam ‘despicable’ £160 fine for term-time ‘educational holiday’ to Egypt

Michelle and Andrew Partington argued that the to Egypt was ‘educational’, despite including snorkelling and quad biking Howard Lloyd Regional content editor and Hannah Robinson 11:53, 26 Aug 2025Updated 12:27, 26 Aug... Read more »