Category: UK News

Two individuals have been convicted in a United Kingdom court for orchestrating an illegal arms brokering scheme that attempted to deliver various weapons, including fighter jets and surface-to-air missile systems, to war-torn regions. The convicted men, David Greenhalgh, aged 68, and Christos Farmakis, 48, were found guilty of facilitating weapons supplies originating from Eastern European… Continue reading Two men convicted in UK of trying to send weapons to conflict zones

Concerns have been raised by London Stadium, the operator and owner of the venue hosting West Ham United, after they learned they were not informed about safeguarding restrictions connected to David Sullivan, a co-owner of the football club. The stadium’s management expressed that they would have expected to be notified of such matters so they… Continue reading David Sullivan: London Stadium and West Ham Women unaware of contact ban

Two schoolgirls from Hexthorpe Road in Doncaster describe being regularly offered vapes and alcohol by workers at local mini-markets, calling it a “normal” occurrence. They express fear about passing through the area, citing stories circulating on social media about girls from the neighbourhood being specifically targeted, which one of them said, “makes you scared.” At… Continue reading Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts

Kayley Stead, who was left standing at the altar when her fiancé failed to show up on their wedding day, chose an unconventional path by continuing with the ceremony. Despite the disappointment, Kayley went ahead with the celebration, turning what could have been a heartbreaking moment into a memorable event. Her determination to carry on… Continue reading Jilted Swansea bride Kayley Stead who still held wedding gets engaged

A 14-year-old boy whose cancer returned just days after he was declared cancer-free is now receiving renewed hope thanks to a new clinical trial. Ethan Griffiths was initially diagnosed in January with Burkitt Lymphoma, a rapidly progressing form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Following treatment at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital, Ethan experienced a brief period of normalcy… Continue reading Maesteg teen whose cancer returned weeks after remission has clinical trial hope

As the World Cup kicks off in Boston, the city is rapidly filling with supporters of the Scottish national team, known as the Tartan Army. Fans are arriving in large numbers, greeted by unusually high temperatures reaching 31°C, a heatwave likely to persist through Saturday when Scotland faces Haiti in their opening match. Estimates suggest… Continue reading Tartan Army feels the heat in Boston as World Cup kicks off

The armed forces minister, Al Carns, has resigned, joining former Defence Secretary John Healey in stepping down from the government due to disagreements with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over military funding. Carns announced his departure on Thursday evening, expressing in his resignation letter that the government’s defence investment plan (DIP) was “neither transformative enough… Continue reading Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens

Following two nights marked by unrest, recent protests in various areas across Northern Ireland have proceeded without significant incidents, thanks to a strong police response. The situation calmed on Thursday evening after heightened tensions earlier in the week. Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson, a senior officer with the police, stated there is no indication that… Continue reading Protests pass off without major incident after two nights of unrest

Counter-terrorism authorities have assumed control of the inquiry into a stabbing incident at a Manchester school, where two students and a teacher sustained injuries. The event occurred on Tuesday at the Co-op Academy located on Plant Hill Road in the Blackley district. A 14-year-old female student was apprehended on suspicion of assault and was initially… Continue reading Counter terrorism police leading Manchester school stabbing inquiry

An NHS safety investigation has revealed that a GP practice in Brighton improperly prescribed medication to numerous children exploring their gender identity, including some under the age of 13. From February 2023 to December 2025, over 20 children received medication without attending face-to-face appointments. The clinic, WellBN, acknowledged the gravity and sensitivity of these issues… Continue reading Dozens of children put at risk after gender care failures at GP clinic, inquiry finds