Category: UK News

A woman aged 47 has been formally charged following a stabbing attack involving four men near Covent Garden in central London. Stella Gollovena, who currently has no fixed address, faces four charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, along with a separate charge for possession of an offensive weapon in a public… Continue reading Woman charged after four stabbed near Covent Garden

The text you provided contains profiles of several celebrities who are participating in a dance competition, likely *Strictly Come Dancing*. Here are summaries of the key points about each celebrity mentioned: ### Antonia – Plays Lady Baela Targaryen in HBO’s *Game of Thrones* prequel since 2022. – Currently stars as Eurydice in the Tony Award-winning… Continue reading Lawrence Robb: Emmerdale actor joins Strictly Come Dancing line-up

A farmer has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after shooting his lodger and dismembering the victim’s body. Richard Dyson, aged 55, vanished in November 2019, but the remains of his body were not found until nearly six years later. The remains were concealed inside a concrete-filled barrel located in a trailer on a… Continue reading Farmer jailed for 'body in barrel' murder in Barnsley

A coroner has determined that Alex Hughes, the son of former Manchester United footballer Mark Hughes, died due to sudden adult death syndrome (SADS). On 19 June, Alex was discovered collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, by his two sons. At 38 years old, Alex followed in the footsteps of his father, a former… Continue reading Mark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome

Established in Nottingham in 1887, Raleigh grew to become the largest bicycle manufacturer in the world at one point, with a workforce that reached approximately 8,000 employees during its heyday. Despite its significant presence, the company ceased bicycle production in Nottingham several decades ago. In 2024, Raleigh relocated from its long-standing headquarters on Church Street… Continue reading Raleigh's parent company starts insolvency proceedings

An Afghan man suspected of killing a Scottish woman in Greece has appeared in an Athens court for the second time. Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, originally from Afghanistan, is charged with homicide with intent, robbery, and weapons offenses. The victim, Elisabeth Ross, a 38-year-old aid worker, was found by a homeless individual in an abandoned building… Continue reading Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker returns to court

A young chess enthusiast recently recounted his surprise after competing against rock icon Robert Plant during a children’s chess championship in Worcestershire. The event took place at St George’s Hall in Bewdley, where the Mayor’s Charity Junior Chess Tournament was underway on a Saturday. Robert Plant, famously known as the lead singer of Led Zeppelin… Continue reading Kidderminster boy plays chess with Led Zep star Robert Plant

Food critic Giles Coren has previously voiced his support for the restaurant, arguing that Michelin-starred establishments should not be strictly bound by conventional health and safety regulations, suggesting instead that these guidelines “should probably be modernised.” Coren emphasized the distinctive nature of the cooking, stating, “It is not little kitchens and pots boiling away, mimsy… Continue reading Michelin-star restaurant Ynyshir gets five star hygiene rating back

A BBC Verify investigation has revealed that more than 1,900 small high street businesses—including mini-marts, vape shops, and car washes—are authorized to sponsor foreign workers under a specialist Home Office scheme originally intended for high-earning, graduate-level employees. This comes despite significant tightening of visa rules in July 2025, which limited eligibility primarily to workers earning… Continue reading Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes

The article reports on serious allegations of sexual assault and harassment at the Army Foundation College (AFC) in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, which trains teenage recruits, including 16- and 17-year-olds. Four young women who attended the college over recent years have come forward with disturbing accounts of sexual violence. One woman, Tilly, says she was raped… Continue reading Women tell BBC of rape and abuse at Army teen college