Category: UK News

A significant fire broke out at the former Antrim Arms hotel located in Ballycastle town centre. Firefighters have been actively responding to the blaze, and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) confirmed that their team of 42 firefighters, supported by two aerial appliances and a command support unit, was present at the scene.… Continue reading Antrim Arms: Firefighters tackling blaze at derelict Ballycastle hotel

In the lead-up to the Senedd election, the BBC has uncovered various instances of misinformation circulating online regarding Welsh politics. Among these misleading claims are falsehoods surrounding the economic impact of the controversial 20mph speed limit policy and the circulation of a fabricated political party manifesto. These examples emerged from monitoring social media feeds of… Continue reading Fake 20mph claims and manifesto among Senedd election misinformation

Police detectives have initiated a murder inquiry following the discovery of an elderly woman’s body on a street in Glasgow. Elizabeth Colligan, aged 82, sustained critical injuries on Cardowan Road in the Carntyne district at approximately 4 a.m. on Saturday. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have made it clear that they… Continue reading Murder probe launched after woman, 82, found dead on Glasgow street

In central London, early on Sunday morning, a woman was arrested following a serious incident in which a car struck multiple pedestrians. This event occurred on Argyll Street, near the bustling Oxford Circus area, and left one woman critically injured. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene at around 04:30 BST. According to the Metropolitan… Continue reading Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians on Argyll Street

Golf tourism in Northern Ireland has experienced a significant surge, spurred by Rory McIlroy’s remarkable achievement of winning consecutive Masters titles at Augusta National. This success has added to the region’s rising prominence as a golfing destination, following the attention drawn by Royal Portrush’s hosting of The Open in recent years. A study conducted by… Continue reading Rory McIlroy: Golfer's success is 'priceless' for golf tourism in Northern Ireland

On April 11th, five passengers on an EasyJet flight from Southend Airport to Malaga were asked to leave the aircraft because the plane was too heavy to take off safely. According to the airport, this event was not unprecedented, raising questions about the circumstances behind such occurrences. The key issue revolves around the complex balance… Continue reading Why was a plane too heavy for take-off at Southend Airport?

Ana Machado, a mother originally from Brazil and currently residing in Liverpool, was awarded over £35,000 in compensation following her dismissal from the Coyote Ugly Saloon bar in Liverpool. Despite winning an employment tribunal nearly six months ago, which found her termination discriminatory and an act of harassment due to her nationality, she claims she… Continue reading 'I haven't had a penny of £35k compensation from bar that sacked me'

The Chief Rabbi has warned that attacks targeting the Jewish community appear to be escalating, following a recent attempted arson at a synagogue in north-west London. The Community Security Trust (CST), which offers security support to Jewish individuals, confirmed that the Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow was the latest site to be attacked overnight. Fortunately,… Continue reading Arson attempts 'gathering momentum' Chief Rabbi says

Jesy Nelson, formerly a member of the pop group Little Mix, has sought public assistance after her vehicle, which contained vital medical supplies for her twin daughters, was reportedly stolen. The incident occurred at around 3 a.m. BST on Sunday when her black Range Rover was taken from her driveway in Brentwood, Essex. The 34-year-old… Continue reading Former Little Mix star's car stolen from Brentwood driveway

Police are currently searching for a man deemed dangerous, who was last seen in connection with a suspicious death of a woman. The individual, identified as 30-year-old Grant McKinnon, was spotted in the Cardowan Road area of Carntyne, Glasgow, at approximately 4 a.m. on Saturday. Around the same time as McKinnon’s last sighting, police responded… Continue reading Police hunt 'dangerous' man last spotted at scene of woman's death