Category: UK News

Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) is currently experiencing significant disruptions across its ferry services due to a combination of technical faults and scheduled maintenance affecting nearly one-third of its fleet. This situation has placed considerable strain on the company’s ability to maintain regular operations on many west coast routes. The latest vessel to face issues is the… Continue reading Almost a third of CalMac's fleet out of action

Alphie Lonergan, an 84-year-old man living in rural County Armagh, is the main caregiver for his two adult sons, Ronan and Donall, both in their 40s and living with severe learning disabilities. The family has relied on support from a care package provided by the local Southern Health Trust, but this assistance has been drastically… Continue reading I love my sons dearly, but I'm under awful stress, says 84-year-old carer

Police efforts to break up an illegal rave held at a scenic location in Dorset have been called into question by one attendee, who described the authorities’ actions as “unethical” and unnecessarily violent. Zak Hanman, from Swindon, told the BBC that the gathering was initially peaceful, but claimed police began “attacking” people despite no aggression… Continue reading Dorset Police accused of using 'unethical' force at illegal rave

A football enthusiast named Tony Incenzo has recently completed an extraordinary journey that spans over five decades. At just 17 years old in 1981, Tony became the youngest individual to visit all 92 grounds of the Football League, a challenge many fans might spend a lifetime attempting. However, rather than resting on this achievement, he… Continue reading Football groundhopper record broken: Tony Incenzo completes life-long non-league dream

The Wales Green Party has unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming Senedd election, with a strong focus on tackling the cost of living crisis. Central to their plans is the implementation of rent controls aimed at easing financial pressure on tenants. The party also commits to introducing £1 bus fares for most adults, along with… Continue reading Green Party promises rent controls in Senedd election manifesto

A police officer has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after a fatal crash while responding to an emergency involving a choking infant. Mark Roberts, 57, was driving through a red light at speed when he collided with a motorbike near the Metrocentre in Gateshead in July 2022. The tragic accident… Continue reading Dunston crash police officer jailed for woman's death

Derek McInnes’ team currently holds a narrow lead over Rangers, with just a single point separating them following the weekend’s results. Their advantage over Celtic has also diminished to three points. On Monday, 4 May, McInnes’ squad will face Rangers at home in a crucial fixture. Rangers are set to conclude their league campaign with… Continue reading Hearts and Celtic given potential final-day title decider

A century ago, Violet Gibson nearly altered history when she stepped out from a crowd in Rome and shot at Benito Mussolini, the fascist dictator of Italy. The bullet grazed Mussolini’s nose, but as she attempted to fire again, her gun malfunctioned. According to her great-niece Philippa Gibson, police intervened swiftly, likely saving Violet from… Continue reading My great-aunt shot Mussolini in the face, says Llangrannog woman

Margaret Cassidy has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after defrauding her elderly aunt, Elizabeth Murphy, of more than £300,000. Over the course of just over a year, from December 2020 to January 2022, Cassidy unlawfully took a total of £317,475 from the 89-year-old woman. Much of the stolen money was… Continue reading Woman jailed for defrauding aunt out of £300k to build gym

Legal proceedings have now involved over 1,700 individuals who became ill during holidays in the Cape Verde islands, according to lawyers representing them. The personal injury claim is being led by the law firm Irwin Mitchell, which confirmed receiving reports from affected travelers as recently as two weeks ago. These cases allege serious health issues… Continue reading More than 1,700 Brits who fell ill in Cape Verde join action against Tui