Category: UK News

Campaigners against child sexual abuse have voiced strong disapproval over former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards’ decision to start a blog, describing it as both inappropriate and disrespectful. Edwards, who faced widespread condemnation after admitting in 2024 to accessing 41 illegal images of children—including seven of the most serious kind—received a six-month suspended sentence along… Continue reading Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards' blog shows 'staggering lack of awareness'

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, a 21-year-old man from Rochdale, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison following an incident at Manchester Airport in July 2024. Amaaz was convicted at Liverpool Crown Court for assaulting two female police officers—PC Lydia Ward and PC Ellie Cook—as well as a Starbucks customer during an altercation.… Continue reading Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed

Nicholas Rossi, an American convicted rapist who staged his own death and fled to Scotland in an effort to avoid prosecution, has passed away in a hospital in the United States. The Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) disclosed that the 38-year-old had been grappling with chronic, degenerative medical issues. Rossi died on Thursday after deciding… Continue reading Nicholas Rossi: Rapist who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in US prison

The Green Party of England and Wales has recently returned a donation made by its leader, Zack Polanski, after it was deemed impermissible under UK electoral law. According to these regulations, political parties are only allowed to accept funds from individuals who appear on the UK electoral register. When a party receives a donation that… Continue reading Green Party returns inadmissible donation from Zack Polanski

A tragic incident occurred near Dunkeswell Aerodrome in East Devon, where a light aircraft crashed on a farm, resulting in the death of the pilot. Emergency responders—including police, firefighters, and ambulance crews—were dispatched to the scene following reports at around 10:00 BST on Friday. Authorities confirmed that the pilot, who is believed to have been… Continue reading Pilot dies after her plane crashes near Devon airfield

The co-defendants involved in a high-profile case linked to a man accused of drugging and sexually abusing his wife have now been publicly identified following the lifting of reporting restrictions. The husband, whose identity remains protected to safeguard his wife’s privacy, initially denied all charges but has lately admitted guilt to several offenses, including rape.… Continue reading Men who allegedly helped rapist drug and abuse wife can be named

Scotland experienced a series of intense thunderstorms and widespread lightning strikes that caused significant damage and disruption across the country. On Thursday night, a house in Midlothian suffered severe damage when its roof caught fire during the storm. The incident occurred in the eastern part of Scotland amid heavy rainfall and frequent lightning, while parts… Continue reading Flooding and fire damage after thunderstorms across Scotland

Comedian and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli is set to face trial on serious allegations including multiple charges of rape and other sexual offences involving four women. During a hearing at Glasgow’s High Court, Kohli’s legal team denied a total of 20 charges brought against him. These accusations, which cover a period from January 2006 to… Continue reading Comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli to stand trial for rape and sex offences

Rescue efforts to locate a teenage boy who had entered a lake in Leicestershire culminated in the recovery of his body. Authorities were alerted around 13:30 BST on Thursday when the boy was reported to have entered Meynell Lake, situated near Fosse Way in Syston. The following day, police divers retrieved a body from the… Continue reading Body found in Syston search for teenage boy who entered lake

The Crown Estate has experienced a significant decline in profits over the past year, resulting in a reduction of funds transferred to the Treasury by more than half. Recent data reveals that the Crown Estate’s revenue account profit, which closely parallels its net profit, fell sharply from £1.1 billion to £487 million compared to the… Continue reading Crown Estate profits fall as returns to Treasury more than halve