Category: UK News

Victims of a notorious sex offender have voiced outrage over a government department’s move to recoup legal costs from assets linked to their abuser. Thomas McKenna, once the treasurer of the Crossmaglen Rangers GAA club in County Armagh, was sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2023 after admitting to abusing 23 young males over… Continue reading Thomas McKenna: Abuse survivors 'competing against government' for compensation

During the first ten days of January 2026, northeast Scotland experienced significant snowfall, which was soon followed by continuous, heavy rainfall that has yet to relent. Aboyne in Aberdeenshire recorded over 277mm of rain throughout the month—approximately four times the typical amount for January. Additionally, Aberdeen has seen no sunshine since the 21st of January,… Continue reading Why is the north east of Scotland getting such a soaking?

A cargo ship captain has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with a fatal collision off the East Yorkshire coast. Vladimir Motin, aged 59 and from St Petersburg, Russia, was on duty aboard the Solong when it struck the US tanker Stena Immaculate on… Continue reading Captain jailed over North Sea tanker crash death

Nigel Farage has officially introduced Dan Thomas, a former Conservative councillor, as the new leader of Reform UK in Wales. At a rally held in Newport, Thomas addressed supporters, urging them to act as “the people’s army” to bring about the change Wales urgently requires. Originally from Blackwood in Caerphilly county, Thomas remarked that he… Continue reading Reform Welsh leader Dan Thomas unveiled by Nigel Farage

Former US President Donald Trump has shifted his stance to show support for the UK’s agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite having strongly criticized the deal just two weeks prior. Initially, Trump described the arrangement as an “act of great stupidity,” raising concerns about whether the US might retract its backing. However,… Continue reading Donald Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal

The Bank of England decided to hold interest rates steady on Thursday, offering no immediate relief to borrowers. However, it hinted that rate reductions could still be on the horizon, though the scope for significant cuts appears limited. While savers might welcome this potential floor on rates, many borrowers may face less encouraging news. The… Continue reading Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals

In Boston, Lincolnshire, a tragic incident unfolded on 28 July 2022 when nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte was fatally stabbed outside her mother’s shop. The attacker, 26-year-old Deividas Skebas, was found guilty of her murder after a trial at Lincoln Crown Court. Prosecutors expressed their commitment to achieving justice for Lilia following the jury’s verdict. At the… Continue reading Lilia Valutyte: The 'heinous' child killing and the fight for justice

Sir Keir Starmer is currently experiencing a critical and tense period in his leadership. Throughout the day, his statements and actions have reflected a clear awareness of the seriousness of his predicament. It would have seemed incongruous for him to proceed with his originally planned speech about increasing funding to boost community pride without addressing… Continue reading Henry Zeffman: Could this be the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer?

During the inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe, a police officer described the moment she believed that Noah’s mother, Fiona Donohoe, realized her son had died. Detective Constable Keatley communicated regularly with Fiona throughout the two days following Noah’s disappearance on 21 June 2020. Noah’s body was discovered in a storm drain… Continue reading Noah Donohoe: Officer recalls answering phone call from schoolboy's mum

A 15-year-old student has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident at a school in Pembrokeshire. The event took place at Milford Haven Comprehensive School, where a teacher was reportedly harmed by a pupil wielding a weapon. Dyfed-Powys Police responded to the scene around 15:20 GMT on Thursday, according to… Continue reading Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teacher injured at Milford Haven school