Since 2023, 25 mobile masts in Northern Ireland and other regions have been destroyed by arson, costing UK telecom operators over £2.5 million.
With each mast valued at £100,000–£150,000, the eight 2025 attacks alone have disrupted services and strained budgets.
Police reports to a British court underscore the impact on connectivity, prompting operators to deploy advanced security measures like motion sensors.
The lack of identified motives complicates prevention efforts, with authorities urging public vigilance.
The escalating costs highlight the urgent need for robust infrastructure protection to maintain reliable communication networks for communities and businesses.
Mary’s Meals feeds three million children daily across 16 countries.
Mary’s Meals feeds three million children daily across 16 countries.
Lord Tyrie demands faster CMA action against tech monopolies.
The A15 near Lincoln reopens after a crash caused delays.
Chef Poppy O'Toole launches a TV series showcasing creative potato dishes.
Mary’s Meals feeds three million children daily in 16 countries.
Chef Poppy O'Toole ranks oven, air fryer, and microwave for perfect baked potatoes.
Chef Poppy O'Toole shares new potato recipes inspired by global cuisines.
1,000 migrants crossed the Channel, prompting action from new home secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Merseyrail services on the West Kirby and New Brighton lines have been cancelled due to a train fault, impacting morning commuters.
Commuters face widespread disruption as RMT union members stage a series of strikes across the London Underground network throughout the week.
The woman at the center of a police investigation into whether Madeleine McCann was killed in a hit-and-run accident says she had no idea officers were interested in her.
A crash closed the A15 near Lincoln, causing significant traffic delays.
A new report claims that US Navy Seals killed North Korean civilians in a botched 2019 covert mission to plant a listening device, an operation that had been authorized by President Trump.
The Duchess of Kent, a beloved royal family member, has died aged 92.
Bodycare’s 32 store closures deepen the UK retail crisis, threatening jobs and high street vitality.
A man has been charged with murder after a young father was kidnapped from his home and found shot to death in a church parking lot.
Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as Labour grapples with Angela Rayner’s resignation and internal party dissent.
Nigel Farage’s US testimony on UK censorship, citing Graham Linehan’s arrest, ignited a free speech row.
Keir Starmer clashed with Kemi Badenoch at PMQs, addressing immigration, economic issues, and Angela Rayner’s tax scandal.
Five activists convicted and jailed for obstructing Thailand's queen's motorcade during 2020 protests.
Devon County Council has approved a trial to proactively repair potholes in specific areas, aiming to improve roads and establish the budget implications of a new approach.
Keir Starmer’s ID card plan for migration control faces backlash, escalating political tensions.
Keir Starmer’s compulsory ID card proposal for migration control sparks public and political backlash.
The M1 in Leicestershire was closed after a lorry and car collision, and Post Malone's London shows were postponed due to planned Tube strikes.
Nigel Farage accused the UK of becoming an authoritarian censorship regime during his US House Judiciary Committee testimony.
Keir Starmer’s economic plans falter as resignations and a looming budget deficit challenge Labour’s credibility.
A couple in Devon was shocked to discover a rare toad with a fifth leg in their garden pond, a deformity that may have been caused by pesticides or limb regeneration.
NHS staff flu vaccination rates halve since pandemic, prompting urgent calls for increased uptake.
Rachel Reeves’ November 26 budget grapples with a £30 billion deficit and Labour’s internal crises.
