Category: UK News

John Laird, chairman of Greenock Morton football club, has resigned from his position following a series of online threats and abusive messages directed at him and his family. Having been connected with the club for over 40 years, Laird revealed that what began as football-related criticism had unfortunately evolved into personal attacks. He expressed deep… Continue reading Greenock Morton chairman quits after online abuse to family

Queen Camilla has expressed her admiration for the bravery shown by BBC racing commentator John Hunt and his family following the tragic deaths of his wife, Carol, and their two daughters, Louise and Hannah. The killings were carried out by Louise’s former partner, an event that has deeply affected the family and the wider community.… Continue reading Queen: Hunt family bravery prompted me to share assault story

Rachel Reid, the author behind the popular novel *Heated Rivalry*, has shared that the widespread acclaim for the television adaptation of her work has unexpectedly led to her receiving expert medical assistance for Parkinson’s disease. Diagnosed in the summer of 2023, Reid’s diagnosis coincided closely with the initial talks about transforming her book series into… Continue reading Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid says TV show's success led to help with her Parkinson's disease

Rail services faced significant disruption on New Year’s Eve following the theft of signalling cables in South Yorkshire. The incident occurred between Doncaster and Sheffield and was first reported by National Rail shortly before 05:30 GMT. Initially, the disruption was anticipated to last only until mid-morning, but it soon became clear that delays and cancellations… Continue reading New Year's Eve trains delayed after cable theft near Doncaster

A 20-year-old man was detained under the Mental Health Act following an attack with a crowbar at Newton Community Hospital in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside Police confirmed. The individual, originally from Afghanistan and residing locally, entered the hospital and assaulted six staff members and patients. The suspect was apprehended at the scene and initially charged on suspicion… Continue reading Newton hospital attack suspect detained under Mental Health Act

Approximately 350 employees at NI Water have initiated a one-day strike due to disagreements over pay arrangements and working conditions. The majority of those taking industrial action are administrative staff represented by the trade union Nipsa, who recently voted in favor of the strike following a ballot. Carmel Gates, general secretary of Nipsa, explained that… Continue reading NI Water: Some staff begin strike action over pay

Queen Camilla has publicly commended the bravery of BBC racing commentator John Hunt and his family after the tragic loss of his wife, Carol, and two daughters, Louise and Hannah, who were murdered by Louise’s ex-partner. During an emotionally charged conversation with John and his surviving daughter, Amy, the Queen revealed for the first time… Continue reading Queen praises Hunt family for their bravery after triple murders

When England clinched an Ashes victory against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Paul Baker found himself overwhelmed with emotion, shedding a tear. The victory held profound significance for Paul and his wife Lisa, who last witnessed England triumph in Melbourne 15 years prior. Back then, they were accompanied by their seven-year-old son Josh—a cricket… Continue reading Josh Baker's parents on how watching England in Australia is helping them with grief

As Scotland gears up to welcome the arrival of 2026, many residents are preparing for adverse weather conditions, as a yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for a large part of the country. Starting at 06:00 on New Year’s Day and lasting until midnight on Friday, forecasts predict heavy snowfall accompanied by… Continue reading Scotland counts down to 2026 as weather warning kicks off the new year

A recent power failure in the Channel Tunnel has led to significant disruption for Eurostar passengers, throwing many New Year’s Eve travel plans into uncertainty. Thousands of travellers were impacted as services were delayed or cancelled, with some passengers reporting being stranded on trains for over six hours. One individual who boarded the 19:01 train… Continue reading Eurostar delays enter second day as passengers stuck onboard overnight