Category: UK News

The Public Health Agency (PHA) in Northern Ireland has reported a sharp rise in mpox cases, with 21 infections confirmed over the past three weeks. This recent surge contrasts starkly with the previous period since 2023, during which only nine cases had been documented across the region. The majority of the recent cases have been… Continue reading Mpox: More than 20 cases last month in Northern Ireland

The recent UK-wide ban on XL bully dogs has sparked concerns that other similar breeds, such as Staffordshire bull terriers, are being unfairly treated and stigmatized. Fiona Rees-Davies from Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, recalls her experience with Duchess, a Staffordshire bull terrier who was rescued from neglect. Duchess had been abandoned and survived only due to the… Continue reading Dog cruelty cases rise in Wales following XL bully ban

Nicola McKay, a 53-year-old nurse from the Scottish Highlands, has been diagnosed with three non-cancerous brain tumours, known as meningiomas. She attributes her condition to the long-term use of the contraceptive drug Depo-Provera, which she received through injections every three months for over two decades. Nicola is not alone; she has connected with numerous women… Continue reading 'I got three brain tumours after taking contraceptive injection'

A 16-year-old male sustained serious gunshot injuries after being shot in Birmingham. The incident took place just before 17:30 BST on Bowyer Road, located in the Alum Rock area, according to West Midlands Police. Following the shooting, the teenager was transported to a hospital where he is receiving treatment for what police described as “potentially… Continue reading Teenage boy injured after shooting in Birmingham

After 173 years, the Halifax brand is set to be discontinued, with all customer accounts transitioning to Lloyds. This change was confirmed by Lloyds Banking Group, which has owned Halifax since 2009, following earlier reports in May about the potential phasing out of Halifax as an independent brand. Lloyds Banking Group emphasized its ongoing dedication… Continue reading Halifax brand scrapped after 173 years due to Lloyds takeover

A tragic incident occurred in East Sussex when a van plunged over a cliff, resulting in the death of the driver. The vehicle was discovered after Sussex Police responded to emergency reports in Peacehaven around 4:30 pm BST on Wednesday. Authorities have not yet formally identified the deceased individual. Sussex Police are currently conducting a… Continue reading Man dies after van fall from Peacehaven cliffs, Sussex Police say

The inquest into the death of Maddy Cusack, former Sheffield United women’s team player, revealed insights into the factors affecting her mental health prior to her passing. Cusack, aged 27, was discovered unconscious by her father David at their family home in Horsley, Derbyshire, on 20 September 2023, and died the same day. During the… Continue reading Maddy Cusack struggled with girlfriend move, inquest told

A teenager on trial for the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Amen Teklay told the High Court in Glasgow that he acted in self-defence, believing he was protecting his 17-year-old friend from an imminent knife attack. The 16-year-old, who pleaded not guilty to murder, explained that Amen had charged toward his friend holding a knife, prompting… Continue reading Murder-accused teen claims victim was 'going to stab friend'

An 18-year-old male tragically lost his life in the River Wye during a Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Award expedition. The incident took place near Glasbury, Powys, where emergency services launched a search after reports indicated that the individual had entered the water and was missing. Authorities confirmed that the young man’s body was subsequently found… Continue reading 18-year-old drowns on Duke of Edinburgh expedition in Glasbury

A 67-year-old man from south Armagh, James Seamus Fox of Carewamean Road in Jonesborough, has been acquitted of the murder of Frank Kerr, a postal worker in Newry. The incident occurred during a 1994 IRA robbery at the city’s postal sorting office. Fox faced a diplock non-jury murder trial that began in January 2024, along… Continue reading Frank Kerr: Man found not guilty of postal worker's murder