Category: UK News

A retired pastor has been fined £450 after being found guilty of violating abortion buffer zone regulations by delivering a sermon near a hospital. Clive Johnston, aged 77 and residing in Sion Mills, County Tyrone, conducted an open-air service within a safe access zone adjacent to Causeway Hospital on 7 July 2024. The judgement was… Continue reading Coleraine: Retired pastor guilty of abortion buffer zone breach

In Newport, three individuals have been taken into custody following a fatal collision involving a BMW and a motorbike. The incident occurred early on Thursday along Aberthaw Road, where emergency responders were promptly dispatched. Tragically, two males, believed to be the motorbike’s driver and their pillion passenger, were declared dead at the scene by paramedics.… Continue reading Murder arrests after two males die in Newport crash

In April 1950, Scotland experienced a remarkable moment in football history by finishing second in the British Home Championship, an achievement that should have qualified them for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil. This tournament was the first World Cup held after the Second World War and marked the fourth edition overall. Despite securing a… Continue reading When Scotland qualified for the World Cup… but didn't go

Authorities in Nottingham are intensifying efforts to address ongoing youth disturbances in the city centre through a new initiative aimed at tackling persistent juvenile offenders after school hours. This crackdown, known as Operation View, focuses on boys and girls starting from as young as 10 years old amid rising apprehension over various types of criminal… Continue reading Parents told 'control your children or face fines and eviction'

Amazon has launched a pioneering drone delivery service in the UK, making it the first retailer in the country to do so. This initial rollout is taking place in Darlington, County Durham, where drones are now transporting packages to customers. The deliveries involve items weighing up to 5 pounds (2.2 kilograms) and cover a delivery… Continue reading Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK

The voting process has begun for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, with residents heading to polling stations to cast their ballots. For those who have not yet used postal voting, polling places opened at 07:00 and will remain accessible until 22:00. Unlike England, voters in Scotland are not required to present identification at the polls.… Continue reading Voters head to the polls for 2026 Holyrood election

During raids conducted by investigators targeting illegal money lending, a variety of unusual and alarming items have been confiscated, including a samurai sword, a meat cleaver, and passports belonging to babies. The investigators granted the BBC exclusive access to show how they identify and apprehend loan sharks who prey on vulnerable individuals. Loan sharks exploit… Continue reading Meat cleavers and stolen passports: how loan shark threats keep victims silent

Uttlesford District Council has issued a temporary stop notice to halt construction activities on a site in Willows Green, near Felsted, Essex, where an unauthorized traveller development is alleged to be underway. Work on the land began shortly after the council’s offices closed for the May Day Bank Holiday on Friday. The notice requires all… Continue reading Essex Willows Green traveller site build 'in breach of law'

The BBC has announced significant changes to the professional dancer lineup on Strictly Come Dancing as the show gears up for its upcoming season. Five professionals have departed, including Karen Hauer, the longest-serving female dancer on the program, who has decided to move on after 14 years. Hauer shared in March that she felt it… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: Five pros to leave the show as line-up confirmed

Two individuals have been detained following a BBC undercover investigation that uncovered immigration advisers assisting some asylum seekers in pretending to be gay to remain in the UK. These arrests came after coordinated Home Office raids in east London, spearheaded by the Criminal and Financial Investigations team within Immigration Enforcement. The BBC report, released last… Continue reading Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation