Category: UK News

A tragic shooting outside a bar in Sheffield city centre has claimed the life of a woman who was an innocent bystander, police have confirmed. The 30-year-old victim sustained serious injuries near the One Four One bar on West Street at approximately 02:45 BST on Monday and later died in hospital. Authorities are treating the… Continue reading Woman shot outside Sheffield bar was 'innocent bystander', police say

A new bill set to be voted on by the Northern Ireland Assembly aims to outlaw hunting wild animals with dogs, a practice still permitted only in Northern Ireland within the UK. The legislation, introduced by Alliance Party MLA John Blair, has sparked strong reactions from both supporters and opponents of hunting in the region.… Continue reading Fox hunting: Supporters say bill to ban leaves dog owners at risk of prosecution

The Welsh government will not introduce a nationwide ban on mobile phones in schools, clarified First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth. Speaking at the Urdd Eisteddfod event held on Anglesey, ap Iorwerth emphasized that rather than imposing a blanket prohibition, his Plaid Cymru administration intends to “empower schools” to decide their own policies regarding smartphone use… Continue reading Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says

Joanna Cherry, a former SNP Member of Parliament, has demanded an independent investigation into how Peter Murrell, the party’s ex-chief executive, managed to steal over £400,000. Cherry has heavily criticised Nicola Sturgeon, the former first minister and Murrell’s estranged wife, accusing her of displaying “a remarkable lack of curiosity” about financial irregularities within the party.… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon showed 'lack of curiosity' over missing funds, Cherry says

BP has abruptly removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, amid serious concerns including allegations of “bullying” and an “overbearing” attitude, according to sources familiar with the matter. The oil company formally cited breaches in key governance standards, oversight, and conduct as reasons behind the immediate dismissal. Manifold’s tenure at BP was notably brief, having joined the… Continue reading 'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal

A 67-year-old woman has been found guilty of causing the death of her five-year-old stepdaughter by scalding her in a hot bath back in 1978. Janice Nix was convicted of manslaughter in the case involving Andrea Bernard, who was subjected to the punishment in Thornton Heath, south London, nearly fifty years ago. Despite Nix’s denial… Continue reading Janice Nix guilty of the 1978 manslaughter of young stepdaughter

A Sudanese man has admitted to charges related to the deaths of four migrants attempting to cross the English Channel. Alnour Mohamed Ali, aged 27, pleaded guilty to endangering life after two men and two women lost their lives while trying to board a small boat in France on 9 April. The incident took place… Continue reading Man pleads guilty over deaths of four migrants trying to cross channel

Corey Edwards, who previously stood as a candidate for Reform UK in the Senedd elections, has been appointed as a special adviser to the party’s Welsh leader, Dan Thomas. Edwards resigned from his candidacy just before the election after a photograph surfaced showing him seemingly performing a Nazi salute. The image, published by Nation.Cymru, featured… Continue reading Corey Edwards: Man who appeared to do Nazi salute becomes Reform adviser

During the first day of practice at the Isle of Man TT festival, a motorbike racer crashed into a crowd of spectators, resulting in two individuals being urgently airlifted to the UK for specialized medical treatment. Organizers confirmed that six additional spectators, along with the rider involved, have since been released from the hospital. The… Continue reading Two people receive specialist care after Isle of Man TT crash

The Prime Minister has announced that the sentences given to boys involved in the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be reviewed by the Court of Appeal. This announcement follows concerns about the length and nature of the sentences handed down. The victims, aged 15 and 14 at the time, were attacked in separate… Continue reading Sentences for boys spared jail after raping teenage girls referred to Court of Appeal