Category: UK News

A man has been found guilty of fatally injuring his four-week-old son after a night out. Tony Bartlett was convicted by a jury for causing the fatal harm to his infant son, Atticus, at their home in Chard, Somerset, on 16 July 2022. It was revealed during the trial that Bartlett, aged 39, had consumed… Continue reading Dad murdered newborn son after drinking nine pints on night out

Ruth Ellis, who holds the somber distinction of being the final woman executed in the United Kingdom, has been granted a conditional pardon posthumously. Ellis was executed by hanging at Holloway Prison in London in 1955 following her conviction for the murder of her lover, David Blakely. Her family has long sought to overturn the… Continue reading Ruth Ellis, last woman to be executed in the UK, granted conditional pardon

A 22-year-old neo-Nazi, Alfie Coleman, has been sentenced to 13 and a half years in prison following a carefully orchestrated MI5 operation that intercepted his plans to carry out a gun attack. The incident unfolded in September 2023 when undercover agents arranged a meeting with Coleman in a car park located in east London. There,… Continue reading Essex neo-Nazi jailed for terror offence after MI5 sting

Adura is a collaborative enterprise between the British energy corporation Shell and the Norwegian company Equinor. In its extensive 159-page report, the joint venture highlighted the environmental benefits of sourcing gas from the Jackdaw field rather than relying on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States. According to their calculations, this shift would… Continue reading Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change

Since 2013, the event has been accessible to the general public, providing an opportunity for individuals to challenge themselves. According to AEE, the race duration varies between three and seven hours, largely influenced by prevailing weather conditions. On the day of the incident, temperatures in the Brecon area reached approximately 20 degrees Celsius. In response… Continue reading Brecon Beacons: Man, 68, dies in SAS endurance Fan Dance event

Eight survivors pursued legal action alleging state involvement in the attack. Their claims centered on accusations that authorities had colluded in the incident. Four years prior, the High Court determined that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) had not conducted an adequate investigation into the matter. Patrick Gribben, one of the individuals injured in… Continue reading Thierafurth Inn: Millions in compensation for 1972 UVF gun attack

A young man who was intoxicated while driving and lost control of his vehicle, resulting in the death of a teenage passenger, has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Kyle Patrick, aged 23, admitted to charges of causing death and serious injury through dangerous driving after consuming alcohol during a night out in Perth… Continue reading Drink driver who killed young woman while speeding at 119mph jailed

In recent years, the use of weight-loss medications has dramatically increased, with over two million individuals in the UK now relying on them. Medications such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have proven effective in helping people manage their weight by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which plays a key role in regulating hunger. Users frequently report a… Continue reading From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits

A search is underway for a suspect believed to have killed a mother and her two children before escaping the country. Bedfordshire Police entered a residence on Carnoustie Drive in Great Denham, close to Bedford, on Monday following reports that the family had been missing for several days. Assistant Chief Constable John Murphy confirmed that… Continue reading Manhunt continues in deaths of Great Denham mum and children

Ofcom has imposed a £28 million fine on Virgin Media for repeatedly obstructing customers attempting to cancel their contracts. The communications regulator revealed that millions of customer calls were “likely mishandled” over nearly three years, leading to delays or prevention of customers switching to better deals. Among the tactics uncovered were call agents intentionally hanging… Continue reading Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts