Jonathan Ditchburn

Andy Malkinson: Living costs deduction scrapped for wrongly convictedAndy Malkinson, who cleared his name after 17 years in jail, tells the BBC more still needs to be done. BBC News – UK

Donald Trump says he will ask the Judge to step asideFormer US President Trump says that his lawyers will ask for a recusal of the judge on his election fraud case. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern NigeriaNiger’s junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action. BBC News – Africa

Scottish League One 2023-24 PredictionsScottish League One (tier 3) surprisingly still features Falkirk in 2023-24 who are now facing 5 seasons at this level. Why surprising, […]

EFL Championship 2022-23 Prediction The 2023-24 EFL Championship kicks off this weekend and it looks like being a hard-fought competition with the three relegated teams […]

Top 10 Southern Scottish Attractions to See this Summer Thinking of doing the North Coast 500? Think again. There are less travelled natural Scottish marvels out there which will take a lot […]

House prices are falling, so why can't I afford a home?Figures this week showed house prices falling, but mortgage costs remain high. BBC News – Business

Jordan's free speech boundaries tested with satireAn Arabic magazine banned by Jordan for poking fun at a royal wedding hits back with ridicule. BBC News – Middle East

Sebastián Marset: Fugitive sends video thanking police for 'tip-off'An alleged drug smuggler wanted in four countries says police warned him about an impending raid. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia says tanker hit in Ukrainian attack near CrimeaThe attack is the second in as many days involving sea drones, Ukrainian security sources tell the BBC. BBC News – Europe

Storm Antoni: Danger to life warning as strong winds and heavy rain hits UKThe first storm to be named by the Met Office this year is expected to bring gusts of up to 65mph. BBC News – UK

US approves postpartum depression pillClinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nearsRegional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger’s ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday. BBC News – Africa

What has gone wrong at Wilko?The discount retailer was founded in 1930 but has faced a raft of problems in recent years. BBC News – Business

Beirut port blast survivors still suffering three years onJoelle’s life was turned upside down by the 2020 catastrophe which devastated the Lebanese capital. BBC News – Middle East

Amazon rainforest: Deforestation in Brazil at six-year lowData shows a 66% drop in deforestation rates in July 2023 compared to the same month last year. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Alexei Navalny braces for new verdict as Kremlin clamps downJailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny could see decades added to his time behind bars. BBC News – Europe

Interest rates: No cut until 'solid evidence' price rises slowing – Bank bossBank of England boss Andrew Bailey comments come as it raises interest rates to 5.25% from 5%. BBC News – UK

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to election charges in latest arraignmentThe former president says his latest indictment amounts to “persecution of a political opponent”. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum calls on US for help after coupMohamed Bazoum warns that the region could fall to Russian influence via the Wagner group. BBC News – Africa