Category: UK News

Over the weekend, a tragic road collision in County Louth, Ireland, claimed the lives of five young individuals. The victims included Chloe McGee, 23, and Shay Duffy, 21, both from Carrickmacross in County Monaghan; Alan McCluskey, 23, from Drumconrath in County Meath; Dylan Commins, 23, from Ardee in County Louth; and Chloe Hipson, 21, who… Continue reading Dundalk crash: Vigils held for five young people who died

The BBC has confirmed that the acclaimed police drama *Line of Duty* will return for a seventh series, with Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure, and Martin Compston all set to reprise their iconic roles. The upcoming series, consisting of six episodes and penned by the show’s creator Jed Mercurio, is scheduled to begin filming in Belfast… Continue reading Line of Duty to return for seventh series, BBC confirms

A builder, William Smith, has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after defrauding elderly and vulnerable individuals out of £86,000. This scam involved overcharging customers for roofing work in the Surrey and Sussex regions, with Smith often deliberately causing additional damage to properties to justify inflated bills. The 35-year-old, from Old Woking, admitted… Continue reading Cowboy builders who conned elderly branded 'scum' by victim

Morwenna Loughman, a survivor of a violent rape that occurred in February 2023, has spoken out about the emotional toll caused by repeated delays in her attacker’s trial. Despite enduring over 48 injuries, she faced more than two years of uncertainty before her attacker was finally convicted in August 2025. The trial was postponed twice… Continue reading Delays to my rapist's trial left me terrified, survivor tells BBC

An 11-year-old girl from Helensburgh has passed away under unexplained circumstances after falling ill. The young girl was a student at Hermitage Academy and was admitted to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow on Sunday. Unfortunately, she died the following day. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of her death. Police Scotland… Continue reading Girl, 11, from Helensburgh, dies in unexplained circumstances

Miles Cross, a 33-year-old man from Wrexham, has admitted to selling chemicals online that were potentially used by individuals intending to take their own lives. At Mold Crown Court on Tuesday, Cross pleaded guilty to four charges of intentionally committing acts that could encourage or assist suicide. The prosecution revealed that during August and September… Continue reading Wrexham man admits selling assisted suicide chemicals online

When major artists like Taylor Swift, Oasis, or Radiohead announce tours, they naturally create a huge buzz among fans and dominate the headlines. However, that excitement often turns sour soon after tickets become available, as many find that a large portion of them quickly appear on resale sites at exorbitant prices. This widespread frustration has… Continue reading What are the planned new ticketing laws, and how much could they save fans?

At Woolwich Crown Court, the prosecution presented the case against six individuals accused of forcibly entering the premises of Elbit Systems, an Israeli defence contractor near Bristol. The defendants, linked to the activist group Palestine Action, allegedly carried out a carefully planned break-in on 6 August 2024 aimed at inflicting maximum damage on the facility.… Continue reading 'Palestine Action activist struck officer with sledgehammer', court hears

Exxon Mobil has announced the impending closure of a section of its petrochemical facility in Fife, placing hundreds of employee positions at risk. The Fife Ethylene Plant (FEP) in Mossmorran, which has been operational for approximately 40 years, is scheduled to shut down in February. A company spokesperson cited the United Kingdom’s current economic challenges,… Continue reading Exxon Mobil to close part of plant at Mossmorran

The Irish government has committed €2 million (£1.76 million) to reinstate flights between Dublin and Londonderry starting next year. This announcement was part of a wider funding package exceeding €50 million (£44 million), made under the Shared Island initiative. Spearheaded by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the initiative’s goal is to bolster economic ties across both sides… Continue reading City of Derry to Dublin flight: Irish government to invest €2m funding