The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) does not know how many rape cases have collapsed after defence claims of “sexsomnia” despite fears the rare medical condition is being exploited. The prosecutions agency for England and Wales has previously pledged to “robustly challenge” sexsomnia claims after a string of high-profile cases where sexual offence suspects were acquitted … Read more
THE M48 Severn Bridge remains closed for a second day as Storm Darragh continues to tear through South Wales with winds of 78mph recorded this weekend. A spokesperson for National Highways said that the bridge will remain closed until at least midday today, Sunday December 8. Yesterday, December 7, both Severn Bridges were forced to close … Read more
London is braced for another windy night with the Met Office maintaining yellow warnings due to Storm Darragh – with two having now died as a result of adverse weather across the UK. Devastating gusts of up to 93mph were recorded on Saturday, leading to hundreds of flights being cancelled from the capital’s airports and … Read more
There are dozens of flood warnings and alerts in place across Wales this morning as Storm Darragh continues to impact. While the storm is slowly moving away from the UK, there is a yellow weather warning for wind still in place until 6pm. As of 9:45am on Sunday, December 8, there were 19 flood warnings … Read more
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for wind in South Wales as Storm Darragh continues to batter the UK. Wind speeds as fast as 80mph were recorded yesterday, December 7, and they are expected to reach 60mph today, December 8. A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Strong winds associated … Read more
Update: M4 Prince of Wales Bridge has reopened, M48 Severn Bridge remains closed until at least midday tomorrow. STORM DARRAGH has torn through South Wales overnight, on Friday December 6 into today, Saturday December 7, closing the two bridges considered vital to drivers coming from Wales into England and vice versa. The decision to close the … Read more