Category: UK News

Sophie Kinsella, the celebrated author behind the bestselling Shopaholic series, has passed away at the age of 55. Known offstage as Madeleine Sophie Wickham, she was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer called glioblastoma in 2022. Tributes have poured in from fellow authors and friends who recall her as a warm and extraordinary person. Jojo… Continue reading Sophie Kinsella: Author of Shopaholic series of novels dies aged 55

A former defence solicitor, Alan Harris from Thorn Park, Plymouth, has been convicted of multiple sexual offences committed against his clients. A jury at Winchester Crown Court found the 72-year-old guilty of five counts of indecent assault and five counts of sexual assault. However, Harris was acquitted on two counts of rape as well as… Continue reading Former Plymouth solicitor guilty of sexually assaulting clients

A planned strike by resident doctors in England next week may be avoided following a new proposal from the government to the British Medical Association (BMA). The union representing the doctors has agreed to present this updated offer to its members in the coming days. If the members approve, the scheduled five-day strike, set to… Continue reading Last minute offer may avert next week's doctor strike

King Charles attended a candle-lit Advent service at Westminster Abbey, where he reflected on the challenges faced by Christians suffering persecution worldwide. The event was marked by a strong influence from Orthodox Christian traditions, complemented by Anglican and Catholic prayers. Throughout the service, a clear message emerged warning against religious discrimination, with the King emphasizing… Continue reading King's support for persecuted Christians in Advent service

During Storm Bram, Andy Paterson, a football enthusiast from Houston, Renfrewshire, found himself trapped in significant traffic delays on the M74. His journey was intended to take him to a match between his hometown team, Queen of the South, and Dunfermline. However, severe weather caused the motorway near Abington to close for much of the… Continue reading I saw overturned lorries 'scattered like ninepins' during Storm Bram

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has expressed serious concerns about the US president’s recently released national security strategy, labeling it as “deeply alarming.” This new policy document, unveiled last week, contains strong warnings that Europe faces the risk of “civilisational erasure” and suggests that US efforts should focus on fostering resistance to the current… Continue reading Don't let Donald Trump interfere with UK democracy, Ed Davey tells Starmer

Police have confirmed that a man in his twenties was fatally stabbed in an alleyway adjacent to a pub in Surrey. The victim was discovered seriously wounded near the Wheatsheaf pub on Kingston Road, Ewell, around 15:30 GMT on Tuesday. Despite paramedics’ efforts to treat his injuries, he was declared dead shortly after their arrival.… Continue reading Man killed next to Ewell pub was stabbed, police say

Lance Corporal George Hooley of the Parachute Regiment, a member of the UK armed forces, has been confirmed dead following an incident in Ukraine. The Ministry of Defence reported that the 28-year-old soldier died in what was described as a “tragic accident” while observing Ukrainian troops testing a new defensive system away from active combat… Continue reading Lance Corporal George Hooley named as British paratrooper killed in Ukraine

A man has been convicted for the murder of his former girlfriend’s sister and her three children, who died in a house fire in Bradford. Sharaz Ali was responsible for setting the fire deliberately as an act of revenge after Antonia Gawith, the sister of the victim, ended her relationship with him. The victims included… Continue reading Man guilty of murdering woman and children in Bradford house fire

John Wilson has been sentenced to three years in prison for attempting to carry out a pipe bomb attack targeting a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club in Belfast. In August 2020, Wilson planted two crude pipe bombs on the bonnets of vehicles parked at the training grounds used by East Belfast GAA. The 59-year-old, who… Continue reading East Belfast GAA: John Wilson sentenced for attempted bomb attack on club