Category: UK News

West Midlands Police has clarified that its Assistant Chief Constable Mike O’Hara did not intend to suggest that the Jewish community supported the decision to exclude Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the Europa League match held in Birmingham. During questioning by MPs, ACC O’Hara affirmed that some representatives from the Jewish community had expressed hesitation… Continue reading Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv: Police say they did not mean to imply Jewish community supported fan ban

Vicky Ogg, a mother from Chorley, recalls being told on nine separate occasions to prepare for the death of her five-year-old son, Kacey, before a triple organ transplant ultimately saved his life. Kacey first became seriously ill at just eight weeks old when he was diagnosed with short bowel syndrome—a rare and incurable condition caused… Continue reading Chorley mum 'said goodbye' to son nine times before transplant

A recent comment made by TikTok influencer Tennessee Thresher has ignited significant controversy, as she questioned why Wales should be considered a separate country from England during the World Cup. Thresher, who hails from Surrey and boasts over 1.4 million TikTok followers, claimed on her podcast that Wales is “only two-and-a-half hours away from London”… Continue reading TikTok influencer's Wales being part of England remark sparks row

Newly disclosed correspondence has highlighted mounting strains within the Northern Ireland Executive regarding the allocation of funding. These tensions come into sharper focus ahead of a planned meeting this week, during which ministers will discuss the distribution of finances as part of a Stormont mini-budget. Key unresolved issues remain around public sector pay, particularly for… Continue reading Stormont: Letters reveal tension over NI Executive finances

The Observer features a striking interview with Sir Keir Starmer, who declares he is prepared to continue his battle as prime minister. In the candid discussion, Starmer shares his intentions to “fight on” and voices concerns about the increasing support for the Reform Party and the Greens, highlighting the evolving political landscape. In another significant… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Starmer to 'fight on' and 'Dad's plea to Meghan'

A costume worn by Will Ferrell in the 2003 holiday comedy Elf has been sold at auction for over £239,000. The outfit, which features green and yellow colors, was notably worn by Ferrell’s character, Buddy the Elf, in the memorable scene where he enthusiastically presses every button in a New York City elevator. This sale… Continue reading Elf movie costume sells for £239,000 at auction

During a school’s Christmas performance, a young boy captured the hearts of the audience when he appeared on stage dressed as Elvis Presley, rather than his intended character, Elvis the Elf. Nine-year-old Oscar, from Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf, embraced the moment and performed confidently alongside his classmates despite the costume confusion. Oscar had told… Continue reading Aberdare boy cast as Elvis the Elf in Christmas play turns up as wrong Elvis

A survivor of clerical abuse has spoken out, urging the Justice Minister to either end or restrict the use of character references in court cases involving sexual offences against children. Tony Gribben, who himself was abused by Catholic priest Fr Malachy Finegan, emphasized concerns surrounding a particular 2022 case in the Diocese of Dromore. In… Continue reading Clerical abuse Survivor calls for end of character references in sex offence cases

An army veteran who intervened to prevent a woman from being attacked by an XL bully dog has criticized the sentence handed down to the dog’s owner as “ridiculous.” Martin Griffiths, 41, a kickboxing instructor standing 6ft 5in tall, managed to restrain the dog and keep it under control until police arrived at the scene… Continue reading Army veteran shocked by XL bully owner's sentence after attack

Harriet Trewhitt, a 21-year-old drama student from Northallerton, North Yorkshire, experienced a rare and striking outcome during her cancer treatment. Diagnosed earlier this year with stage two squamous cell carcinoma after discovering a painful ulcer on her tongue, Harriet underwent emergency surgery in May 2025. The treatment involved removing half of her tongue and reconstructing… Continue reading Northallerton woman's tattoo moved to tongue in cancer treatment