Category: UK News

Barry Mackleston, a 72-year-old amputee from Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, is steadfastly continuing a remarkable fundraising journey across the UK despite a recent setback. Barry, who uses a wheelchair, embarked on a seven-day bus-pass challenge from John O’ Groats in Scotland to Land’s End in Cornwall with the aim of raising money for his local rugby… Continue reading Wythenshawe amputee, 72, using bus pass to travel from John O'Groats to Land's End for charity

Award-winning singer-songwriter Raye has reached the number one spot on the album charts for the first time with her release *This Music May Contain Hope*. Having dropped last week, this album marks her second chart-topping success of the year, following the incredible performance of her single *Where the Hell is My Husband*. The track, which… Continue reading Raye tops album charts with This Music May Contain Hope

A tragic shooting in south-east London has claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy named Eghosa Ogbebor. The incident occurred on Lord Warwick Street in Woolwich at approximately 15:40 BST on Thursday. Emergency services arrived promptly and paramedics treated the boy at the scene, but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the location. Authorities have… Continue reading Woolwich shooting victim, 14, named as Eghosa Ogbebor

Crokes Cross stunned the British horse racing scene by winning her debut race at Kelso with astonishing odds of 300-1, equalling the UK record for the longest-priced winner. Despite this remarkable achievement, the trainer, Stuart Coltherd, admitted he did not place any bets on the horse. Speaking on Radio Scotland’s Mornings with Stephen Jardine, Coltherd… Continue reading Trainer 'never had a penny' on his 300-1 winning horse Crokes Cross

An elderly woman, aged 84, has passed away following an alleged stabbing carried out by her own son. The incident took place outside the woman’s residence in Plumstead, located in south-east London, according to information from the Metropolitan Police. In addition to the fatal attack, two other individuals were reportedly threatened with a knife during… Continue reading Son charged with murder of his 84-year-old mother in Plumstead

At the opening of the new National Knife Crime Centre (NKCC) in Bloomsbury, London, policing and crime minister Sarah Jones revealed that some children are establishing online enterprises to buy and sell knives similarly to how they trade clothes. She shared that children as young as 12 are involved in this alarming trend, highlighting a… Continue reading Children selling knives like clothes online, policing minister says

Scotland’s ferry situation is showing signs of improvement as Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) prepares to bring a third significant vessel back into operation. The MV Lord of the Isles, which services the Oban to Mull route, had been out of commission due to an engine failure but is now ready to resume sailing. This update offers… Continue reading CalMac in 'better place' as third repaired ferry returns to service

Thousands of students preparing for their GCSE and A-Level exams in Northern Ireland are encountering difficulties with their Easter revision due to an IT issue. The disruption stems from a recent password reset carried out by the Education Authority (EA), which affects access to the online resources that pupils rely on for studying. The Education… Continue reading C2K: Thousands of students facing IT disruption ahead of exams

Jasmine Beverley, mother to a stillborn son, Sunny Beverley-Conlin, has spoken out following a distressing revelation involving the funeral director responsible for her son’s funeral. Nearly two years after the service, Sunny’s remains were discovered at the undertaker’s premises, a shocking discovery that has brought renewed attention to the misconduct of Robert Bush, who operated… Continue reading Legacy funeral boss Robert Bush will pay for what he's done – mum

For decades, the legend of Bigfoot has fascinated countless people, whether regarded as a hoax or as evidence of an undiscovered species. This enigmatic figure, often depicted as a large, apelike creature walking upright, has become deeply embedded in cultural imagination. Its rise to prominence began in 1967 with a grainy video filmed in California,… Continue reading Cardiff lecturer interviews 160 Bigfoot hunters over three years