Category: UK News

The creation of the board game Cluedo traces back to an inventive project during the wartime blackouts of World War II, as recounted by the inventor’s daughter. Anthony Pratt, a professional musician based in Birmingham, devised the game to overcome the boredom that the blackout period brought. His wife, Elva, contributed by designing the original… Continue reading Cluedo inventor's daughter hands over archives to Birmingham museum

A mother of two was left without any savings after falling victim to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated by Christopher Harkins, a man she met through the dating app Tinder. The woman, who goes by the pseudonym Caitlyn, encountered Harkins in London during 2020. Initially, he tried to persuade her to join him on a holiday—an… Continue reading Victim of Tinder predator Christopher Harkins 'left penniless'

This text details a ticket scam involving a man named Miles Hart, who sold Glastonbury Festival tickets (particularly hospitality tickets purportedly linked to family connections) that he did not have or have the right to sell. Many people, including his friends and acquaintances, were defrauded of significant sums of money. The scam escalated in 2023… Continue reading Inside the rise of a £1m Glastonbury tickets scammer

Rupert Grint, best known for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, shared with the BBC that he doesn’t expect to ever fully emerge from the shadow of the character that defined much of his early career. More than a decade after the final installment of the franchise was released, Grint… Continue reading Harry Potter star Rupert Grint: 'I'll never leave Ron's shadow'

Authorities have uncovered a significant heroin shipment hidden inside cartons of pomegranate juice, with the National Crime Agency (NCA) confirming the seizure involved over £20 million worth of the drug. The operation led to the sentencing of a father and son duo from Birmingham, Colin Bartlett, aged 54, and his 30-year-old son Lee Bartlett. Both… Continue reading Birmingham father and son linked to £20m heroin hidden in juice boxes

Over the past five years, staff within the Welsh government have accepted a variety of gifts, ranging from sports tickets to hampers, chocolates, flowers, and vouchers. These include entry to international rugby, football, and cricket matches, as well as items such as champagne, wine, and food hampers. Notably, attending the England versus New Zealand cricket… Continue reading Sports tickets, hampers and vouchers for Welsh government staff

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has publicly suggested that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be willing to provide evidence regarding his connections to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. This viewpoint has appeared prominently across several Sunday newspapers, reiterating Starmer’s earlier comments from earlier in the month. The suggestion from the prime minister intensifies calls for the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Andrew should give evidence' and Reeves discusses Budget

Leslie Morgan and his wife, Dianne, dedicated years to building their ideal home in the former mining community of Cwmtillery. Unbeknownst to them, their property backed directly onto a coal tip—a large heap of mining waste left behind from past operations. This coal tip collapsed about a year ago, releasing approximately 350 tonnes of slurry… Continue reading Cwmtillery residents still fearful a year after coal tip landslide

La Voix, a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, has had to withdraw from the competition following an injury. This announcement was made by presenter Tess Daly during the Saturday episode broadcast from Blackpool, revealing that medical advice necessitated the decision. Earlier reports had indicated that La Voix would not be able to perform on Saturday’s… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: La Voix withdraws after an injury

A 500-year-old ruined castle has suffered damage after a visitor dismantled part of its wall in order to create stepping stones over a large puddle. Ardvrek Castle, situated on a small peninsula extending into Loch Assynt near Inchnadamph in the northwest Highlands, has long been a historic site. It served as the clan seat for… Continue reading Ardvrek Castle wall 'ripped down' for use as stepping stones