Category: UK News

A teenage boy, aged 16, remains in a critical life-threatening condition following a shooting incident in Sheffield, according to South Yorkshire Police. The authorities responded to reports on London Road in the city center at around 17:15 GMT on Monday, where the young victim was found with injuries believed to be caused by a gunshot.… Continue reading Boy, 16, 'fighting for his life' after shooting in Sheffield

Chelsea and England’s goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2025, following an impressive year of performances for both club and country. At 25 years old, Hampton played a crucial role in Chelsea’s success last season, helping the team secure a domestic treble with 13 clean sheets across 22 Women’s… Continue reading Hannah Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year

A woman, known only as Jane to protect her identity, was deceived out of approximately £80,000 by scammers impersonating Hollywood actor Jason Momoa and his associates. The fraudsters created an elaborate ruse, pretending to be not only Momoa but also his agents, lawyers, bank officials, and even his daughter. Jane, who was initially contacted through… Continue reading 'How I lost £80K to fake Jason Momoa Facebook scammers'

A golden retriever named Polly, aged four and living in County Fermanagh, is set to be celebrated as a “CPR hero” in London this Tuesday. Polly’s owners, Adam and Hannah Cooke from Ballinamallard, firmly believe their dog played a critical role in saving Adam’s life after he experienced a cardiac arrest during sleep last year.… Continue reading CPR: 'Hero' dog's bark saved owner's life after cardiac arrest

Tina’s story begins at the age of 16 when she was forced into marriage, a decision that marked the start of decades filled with what she describes as “relentless” abuse. Her experiences include physical violence, such as being punched and having her head slammed against a wall. After finally divorcing, Tina was disowned by her… Continue reading Too many female abuse victims are locked up, says minister as BBC visits women's prison

Data breaches have become alarmingly frequent, making it challenging for individuals to determine how best to respond when their personal information is compromised. Although it may be tempting to dismiss such incidents, the reality is that falling victim to a data breach significantly raises the likelihood of becoming a target for criminals and scammers. This… Continue reading Scammers hacked her phone and stole thousands of pounds – how did they get her details?

The chair of the culture select committee has raised doubts about whether the BBC’s board is secure under the leadership of its current chair, Samir Shah. She described his testimony before MPs on Monday as lacking clarity. Shah appeared before the Commons committee following a tumultuous time for the BBC, marked by the resignation of… Continue reading BBC may not be in 'safe hands' under its chair, says committee head

During Everton’s recent Premier League clash against Manchester United, Idrissa Gueye was shown a straight red card for striking his own teammate, Michael Keane, in the face. The incident occurred early in the match at Old Trafford, when tensions boiled over shortly after Bruno Fernandes nearly scored for United. Gueye and Keane engaged in a… Continue reading Idrissa Gueye: Everton midfielder sent off striking team-mate Michael Keane

As the festive season approaches and decorations begin to appear, many people start wondering about the possibility of a white Christmas. Although scenes of snow-covered landscapes are commonly featured on Christmas cards, witnessing snow on the big day across much of the UK remains an infrequent occurrence. Interestingly, a white Christmas in the UK is… Continue reading What are the chances of a white Christmas this year?

Earlier this summer, an incident unfolded at a remote farmhouse in County Durham, where a gang clad in black clothes and balaclavas approached while an elderly couple in their 80s were asleep inside. The criminals had been watching the property closely and targeted the expensive GPS units fitted on farm machinery parked outside, including a… Continue reading 'Gang in balaclavas targeted our combine harvester': Farmers welcome rural crime crackdown