Category: UK News

Kadie Laws, who experienced the painful recovery of her father Darren Laws’ ashes from Legacy, was visibly overcome with emotion as she delivered her statement in court. She recounted her initial reaction to the investigation, shouting in distress, “it better not be my dad in there.” Struggling with PTSD, depression, and anxiety after her father’s… Continue reading Robert Bush: Legacy funeral boss 'left baby's remains on floor for two years'

James Desborough has been convicted of the murders of two men he encountered at a homeless shelter. The 40-year-old from Old Oak Woods, Lower Sticker, Cornwall, was found guilty at Winchester Crown Court of killing 57-year-old Claudio Aquilino and 43-year-old Daniel Coleman. The court was told that he dismembered their bodies, attempted to burn the… Continue reading Man guilty of murdering two men found in Cornwall woodland

According to the prosecution’s summary, the relationship between Shepherd and the woman began in August 2024. However, by the end of that year, she accused him of abusive behavior and making threats. In February 2025, Shepherd confessed to holding the woman down and striking her multiple times during an argument, which resulted in bruises on… Continue reading Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd admits violent attack on woman

Karl Morecroft, the former chairman of a junior football club, was found to have stolen £22,491 from the club’s accounts over a period exceeding a year. The 45-year-old, who was involved with RTB Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, falsified HMRC documents and deceived fellow club members in order to fund his cocaine addiction. Morecroft’s fraudulent… Continue reading Ebbw Vale football club chairman stole £22k to fund cocaine habit

During a live BBC interview, a French Navy patrol vessel unexpectedly fired handgun shots in the English Channel without issuing any prior warning. The incident occurred at approximately 09:15 BST (10:15 CET), close to the French coast, roughly three miles offshore. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp MP was being interviewed by BBC journalist Michael Keohan… Continue reading French Navy carries out shooting drill in English Channel mid BBC interview

Following the verdicts, Isabelle’s family expressed their grief and sorrow, stating that she had her entire life ahead of her but was tragically taken away in the most devastating manner. They emphasized the deep love they had for her and acknowledged that their lives will never be the same without her presence. Although the verdicts… Continue reading Mum and boyfriend guilty of Thornaby girl Isabelle Welsh's murder

Court documents reveal that Hammond was initially detected speeding by a police officer using a handheld speed camera just before 1:00 p.m. BST on December 2, with a second recorded offence around 11:45 a.m. BST on December 22. Following these incidents, West Mercia Police sent speeding tickets to a Grade II listed castle in Herefordshire,… Continue reading Richard Hammond fined £999 after being caught speeding twice

A 32-year-old man has admitted to charges of false imprisonment and aggravated vehicle taking after stealing an ambulance with both a patient and a paramedic on board. The incident occurred outside the Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent at approximately 8:15 pm on March 25th. The suspect, Marshall Leese from Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, was pursued by… Continue reading Man admits taking ambulance with patient and paramedic inside

The Scottish government had committed to creating 30 walk-in clinics aiming to reduce the strain on GP surgeries. By the end of June, nine of these clinics were operational, with six having been open throughout June and able to provide attendance data. Since the first clinic opened on 10 February 2026, nearly 7,000 patients had… Continue reading GP walk-in clinics see low attendance rates, new figures show

Munchetty is recognized as one of the highest-paid presenters at the BBC, earning an annual salary of approximately £360,000, according to the most recent financial reports. Throughout her tenure on the programme, she has conducted interviews with a wide range of prominent figures, including Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, Sir Keir Starmer, Sir David Attenborough, and… Continue reading Naga Munchetty swaps BBC One's Breakfast for Radio 5 Live Breakfast