Category: UK News

Downing Street has condemned attempts by outsiders to interfere in the UK’s democracy and sow discord, following remarks made by JD Vance regarding the murder of Henry Nowak. The US vice-president attributed the death of the 18-year-old British student, who was stabbed to death in December by Vickrum Digwa, to what he called a “mass… Continue reading Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post

Lady Pamela Hicks, who served as a bridesmaid to Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away at the age of 97, according to her daughter. India Hicks shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, referring to her mother as a “cherished institution, but truly the last of her kind.” She acknowledged that while the passing of someone… Continue reading Lady Pamela Hicks, Queen's former lady-in-waiting, dies aged 97

A former DVLA employee has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after being found guilty of orchestrating a complex fraud scheme that inflated the value of vehicles by approximately £1.3 million. Matthew Holloway, aged 32, exploited his access to the DVLA’s systems in Swansea to falsify car documents alongside two associates,… Continue reading Swansea DVLA worker jailed after million-pound car fraud conspiracy

Jon Snow, who served as the main presenter of Channel 4 News for over three decades, has publicly shared that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The 78-year-old journalist will appear alongside his wife, Precious Lunga, in an upcoming film that documents their experience following this life-altering diagnosis. The film is slated for its… Continue reading Jon Snow: Ex-Channel 4 News host reveals he has Alzheimer's disease

Andrew Malkinson has expressed his outrage at the sentence handed down to Paul Quinn, the man convicted of the attack that led to Malkinson’s wrongful imprisonment for 17 years. Malkinson described the 24-year term given to Quinn as an “insult,” especially considering that Quinn could be eligible for parole after serving just 14 years. He… Continue reading Paul Quinn's 24-year sentence an 'insult', says wrongly convicted Andrew Malkinson

British actor Anthony Head, renowned for his performances in television series such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin, and Little Britain, has passed away at the age of 72. Head gained widespread international recognition for his portrayal of Rupert Giles in the popular late 1990s supernatural teen drama Buffy. Throughout his career, Head… Continue reading Anthony Head: Buffy and Ted Lasso actor dies at 72

Labour’s Andy Burnham has been carefully measured in expressing his political ambitions, but his recent comments on the BBC’s Question Time indicate a subtle advance beyond previous statements. He remarked, “I think Wes Streeting seems to have launched a leadership contest, so if that is running, I would seek to join it. But I’d have… Continue reading How the contest is shaping up two weeks ahead of crucial Makerfield by-election

Three teenage boys convicted of raping two separate victims in Hampshire were sentenced without being sent to custody, as detailed evidence about their offenses, rehabilitation potential, and intellectual challenges influenced the judge’s decision. These incidents occurred in 2024 and 2025, leading to convictions on 10 counts of rape among them. The court’s approach sparked considerable… Continue reading Teen rapists spared jail partly because of intellectual limitations, judge's full remarks show

Last year, a tragic murder occurred on a beach in Ayrshire, involving teenagers caught up in gang rivalries. The victim, 16-year-old Kayden Moy, was fatally stabbed on Irvine Beach on 17 May 2025. Following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow, two teenagers have now been found guilty in connection with his death. Jay… Continue reading Teenagers found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Kayden Moy

Two Romanian men have been convicted for stabbing a journalist in Wimbledon, in what authorities say was an effort to “silence” him on behalf of the Iranian regime. Pouria Zeraati, who works for the Persian-language channel Iran International—known for its critical coverage of the Iranian government—was attacked near his home, close to the All England… Continue reading Two found guilty of stabbing Iranian opposition journalist