Category: UK News

Business leaders in the Newry and Dundalk region say that cross-border shopping has now reached a stable phase following many years of fluctuating trends. Although price differences persist in goods such as alcohol and medicines, most visitors from the south now come north more for the experience of a day out rather than expecting to… Continue reading Dundalk-Newry: Cross-border shopping now on 'even keel'

The government is set to introduce a new animal welfare strategy on Monday, which aims to put an end to puppy farming and considers banning electric shock dog collars. This comprehensive plan includes new laws and legislative reforms, and it also addresses Labour’s earlier commitment to prohibit trail hunting in rural areas. The Royal Society… Continue reading Puppy farm and trail hunt ban promised in animal welfare strategy

The UK is currently facing a shortage of epidural kits, a situation expected to persist until at least March, according to a warning issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This disruption stems from manufacturing difficulties related to epidural bags, which are essential for administering pain relief to women during labour. In… Continue reading Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says

The mother of Leon Adams, a man who passed away nearly 23 years after a violent assault left him severely injured, has made a heartfelt appeal during the Christmas season to help identify the person responsible for the attack. Leon died last December, having spent more than two decades paralyzed and reliant on round-the-clock care… Continue reading Mum of Leon Adams in Christmas plea to catch 2002 Cardiff killer

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) may open an investigation into West Midlands Police regarding their decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending a football match against Aston Villa. This action was prompted by concerns over reports of violent behavior by these fans at previous away games. The IOPC told the BBC… Continue reading Police watchdog may investigate West Midlands Police over Maccabi fan ban

Dame Ann Limb, chair of the King’s Foundation, has acknowledged that she was “misleading” regarding her doctoral qualifications. Recently nominated by the Labour Party for a life peerage, Dame Ann revealed to the Sunday Times that she never actually completed a PhD at the University of Liverpool, although her CV previously suggested otherwise. Explaining her… Continue reading King's Foundation chair and nominee peer admits 'misleading' doctorate claim

Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy has announced that she will not be standing for re-election to the Scottish Parliament next year. The decision comes amid concerns that her friendship with Sean Morton, a convicted sex offender, could overshadow her political work and serve as a distraction. Earlier this month, Duncan-Glancy stepped down from her role… Continue reading Pam Duncan-Glancy: Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender

In Glasgow, a significant drugs operation resulted in the arrest of two men following the recovery of illicit substances valued at £10 million. The seizure involved a substantial amount of cocaine and heroin, which were confiscated during a police raid on Balintore Street in the Shettleston district. The individuals taken into custody are 43 and… Continue reading Police seize £10m of cocaine and heroin after Glasgow house raid

On Sunday morning, thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge in Wiltshire to witness the sunrise on the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. The event attracted druids and pagans dressed in Celtic attire and adorned with intricate, nature-inspired headdresses. They engaged in traditional dances around the ancient Neolithic stone circle, which is believed… Continue reading In pictures: Druids descend on Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

Authorities have confirmed the deaths of two teenage boys following a collision between a car and a tree. The incident occurred on Holland Road in the Hurst Green neighborhood of Oxted. According to Surrey Police, officers responded to reports of a severe accident involving a white Tesla near the intersection with Popes Lane just before… Continue reading Man arrested after two teens die in car crash with tree near Oxted