Category: UK News

Miles Cross, a 33-year-old man from Wrexham, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after admitting to selling chemicals online that were used to assist individuals in ending their lives. This case, believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, followed an investigation triggered when Thames Valley Police uncovered Cross’s involvement… Continue reading Wrexham man jailed for selling assisted suicide chemicals online

In Berkshire, a collision involving a bus and a coach on the A3290 slip road near the Sutton Seeds Roundabout in Reading resulted in injuries to nine school children. The school coach passengers sustained minor injuries, as did the coach driver. In addition, eight adults traveling on the bus were injured during the incident, which… Continue reading School coach crash with bus leaves eighteen injured in Reading

Adem Savas, a Turkish national previously listed as the most wanted man by the National Crime Agency (NCA), has been sentenced to 11 years in prison along with a €400,000 (£346,000) fine. He admitted guilt to charges involving people smuggling and membership in an organized crime group. Savas was identified as a major supplier of… Continue reading Man jailed for supplying thousands of Channel small boats to gangs

Actress Jessie Buckley has opened up about her experience on the 2008 BBC talent show *I’d Do Anything*, which marked her rise to public attention. At just 17, Buckley was the runner-up in the competition, which sought an actress to play Nancy in a West End revival of *Oliver!*. Reflecting on her journey, she described… Continue reading Jessie Buckley: Hamnet star says she was 'brutalised' on TV talent show I'd Do Anything

A mother who tragically lost her son in a car accident has expressed disappointment with the government’s new road safety proposals, describing them as insufficient. Crystal Owen, whose 17-year-old son Harvey died in a crash in north Wales in 2023 involving a new driver, has been advocating for more stringent laws aimed at young drivers.… Continue reading Mother's disappointment over new driving laws

Archaeologists have uncovered an extraordinary hoard containing two of the rarest Iron Age artefacts during an excavation near Thetford, Norfolk. The discovery was made by Pre-Construct Archaeology last year on a building site just a few miles from the town. At the heart of the find was the most complete example of a carnyx—a type… Continue reading Thetford dig unearths Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard

In Orkney, a stonemason named Kyle Doran has showcased his creative talents by constructing an igloo featuring a functional fireplace and chimney. This unique structure serves as a cozy play area for his three-year-old daughter, allowing her to enjoy the snow while having a sheltered space to retreat from the wind. The igloo was built… Continue reading A heated igloo and snow rollers: Scotland makes the most of cold snap

Manchester United have initiated early discussions with several former players, including Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, regarding the possibility of serving as caretaker manager for the remainder of the season. These conversations are in their initial phase, with no clear frontrunner yet identified to succeed Ruben Amorim during this transitional period. However,… Continue reading Manchester United caretaker manager: Talks held with Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

South Yorkshire Police have acknowledged a significant error in identifying victims involved in a fatal car accident near Rotherham last December. The force accidentally confused an 18-year-old who died in the crash with another teenager who survived. Relatives of 17-year-old Trevor Wynn were mistakenly informed that he had died, while Joshua Johnson, aged 18, was… Continue reading South Yorkshire Police told wrong family teen had died in crash

Joan Scourfield’s journey of forgiveness has drawn widespread attention, especially given the unusual nature of her relationship with the man responsible for her son’s death. James Hodgkinson suffered a fatal head injury after being punched during an incident in Nottingham, an attack from which he never recovered. Despite the devastating loss, Joan, who works as… Continue reading 'Why I now hug my son's killer on stage'