Category: UK News

Authorities are investigating claims involving sexual abuse, forced marriage, and modern slavery linked to a religious community based in Cheshire. This inquiry follows police raids on Wednesday morning, where ten individuals were detained amid a large operation involving around 500 officers. The targeted properties are associated with members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and… Continue reading Slavery investigation into Crewe religious group continues

A fire erupted at the Pink Punters LGBT+ nightclub located in the Bletchley area of Milton Keynes early on Sunday morning, causing extensive damage to the venue. The incident occurred around 02:00 BST and prompted an immediate response from emergency services. According to police, the fire appears to have started accidentally, with no evidence pointing… Continue reading Pink Punters blaze 'accidental' as suspect released

Three teenagers have been sentenced for the fatal assault of Alexander Cashford on a beach in Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent. The 16-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy each received seven-year custodial sentences for manslaughter, while a 15-year-old boy was handed a five-year sentence. An earlier guilty plea to manslaughter had been entered by the older boy. The… Continue reading Teens sentenced over Alexander Cashford beach death in Sheppey

Ross Davidson, who performed under the stage name Ross Wild and briefly sang with the 1980s band Spandau Ballet in 2018, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple sexual offences. The 37-year-old, originally from Aberdeen and living in Finchley, north London, faced convictions including rape and attempted rape… Continue reading Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson jailed for rape

Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan made an unexpected slip during a campaign event when she mistakenly urged Labour supporters to cast their vote for Plaid Cymru. The incident occurred at a gathering in Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, just ahead of the upcoming Senedd election. Initially, Morgan encouraged the audience to back Welsh Labour, but… Continue reading Welsh Labour leader Morgan says 'vote Plaid Cymru' in speech slip-up

An inquest examining the fatal shooting of five individuals in west Belfast has revealed that the force used against a 16-year-old boy was deemed “not reasonable.” Among those killed on 9 July 1972 in the Springhill estate was John Dougal, alongside Patrick Butler, aged 38; Father Noel Fitzpatrick, 42; David McCafferty, 15; and Margaret Gargan,… Continue reading Springhill Inquest: Inquest hears force used against 16-year-old boy was 'not reasonable'

A 24-year-old man from Manchester has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for an attack in Wrexham, where he forcibly took an 18-year-old woman into the woods and raped her. Gift Oladele committed the assault in September of the previous year, having initially approached the young woman while she was out with friends. The… Continue reading 'Truly depraved' rapist jailed for 17 years for Wrexham attack

Alfie Coleman, a 21-year-old neo-Nazi from Great Notley, Essex, has been found guilty of preparing terrorist acts after attempting to purchase a firearm and compiling a list of so-called “race traitors.” The conviction followed a retrial at the Old Bailey, after the initial jury was unable to reach a verdict. In September 2023, MI5 officers… Continue reading Essex neo-Nazi guilty of terror charge after MI5 gun sting

Farringdon station was evacuated and closed following a suspected gas leak, with a few passengers reporting symptoms of illness. The British Transport Police (BTP) responded to the incident shortly after 09:42 BST, and the disruption has impacted train operations at the station. According to BTP, officers were joined at the scene by ambulance crews and… Continue reading Farringdon station shut due to suspected gas leak

In central London’s Waterloo Place, a new statue has been discovered that many believe to be the work of the elusive street artist Banksy. This large sculpture depicts a man dressed in a suit stepping forward from a plinth while carrying a flag that obscures his face. It was first noticed on Wednesday in the… Continue reading Banksy's signature appears on new statue in central London