Category: UK News

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that Vickrum Digwa, convicted of murdering student Henry Nowak, is attempting to challenge both his conviction and sentence. Digwa was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 21 years in June, following his fatal stabbing of the 18-year-old in Southampton last December. The sentence imposed on Digwa… Continue reading Henry Nowak's killer Vickrum Digwa to appeal conviction and sentence

A restaurant owner in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, has expressed frustration after a couple left their meal unpaid at The Custom House, a local eatery. The pair enjoyed a seafood dinner including a £52 Dover sole, as well as calamari, and consumed eight Cokes along with a two-course set menu, accumulating a total bill of… Continue reading Penarth dine-and-dash pair enjoy two-course dinner at The Custom House

A Greek court has convicted a man in connection with the murder of Jean Hanlon, a Scottish woman whose death occurred 17 years ago on the island of Crete. Jean’s body was retrieved from the waters near Heraklion in March 2009, initially believed to have died accidentally. However, after her family challenged the original investigation,… Continue reading Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman in Crete

UK government representatives are currently engaged in discussions with Pakistani officials regarding the potential deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, to Pakistan. Ahmed was released from prison this week after serving a sentence for numerous counts of rape and sexual offences against young girls, having been initially convicted in 2012.… Continue reading UK and Pakistan in talks about deporting grooming gang leader

The police have expressed concerns over the government’s last-minute decision to allow pubs in England to remain open until 5:00 AM BST on Monday for the World Cup match against Mexico. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) highlighted that the timing of the announcement forces officers to be reassigned from other duties and to work… Continue reading World Cup: Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match

Three individuals charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland, an incident that occurred over seven years ago, have been acquitted. Lyra McKee, a 29-year-old writer, was fatally shot while observing unrest near police vehicles in the Creggan area of Londonderry in April 2019. The killing was claimed by the New IRA,… Continue reading Lyra McKee murder trial: Three men found not guilty of murder

The appeal to reduce the sentence of Ansreen Bukhari, the mother of a TikTok influencer convicted of murder, has been dismissed. Ansreen, who resides in George Eardley Close, Stoke-on-Trent, was found guilty alongside her daughter, Mahek Bukhari, and two other men for the killings of Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin during a high-speed car chase.… Continue reading Mum of TikTok influencer has A46 Leicestershire murder sentence appeal rejected

A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to a minimum of 35 years in prison after being found guilty of murdering a 15-year-old boy during a family music festival in west London. The victim, Rene Graham, was shot dead on 21 July 2024 at Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park in Ladbroke Grove. During the same incident, a… Continue reading Man who fatally shot boy, 15, in London park jailed for 35 years

A skipper linked to a fishing company accused of modern slavery has been sentenced to 300 hours of community service after the court described the working conditions on his vessel as “Dickensian.” Tom Nicholson Jr, aged 38, admitted in court that he failed to provide sufficient food, rest, or proper training to five Ghanaian crew… Continue reading Skipper sentenced for 'Dickensian' treatment of foreign crewmen

In Venezuela, efforts to aid those affected by the recent earthquakes continued throughout the week as rescue and recovery operations pressed on. These devastating seismic events, which occurred last month, have left a significant impact on the region, prompting ongoing humanitarian support. Meanwhile, the British royal family made headlines when the King and Queen announced… Continue reading BBC News quiz of the week: Why did Catherine, Princess of Wales climb the UK's three highest peaks?