Category: UK News

A man has been formally charged with murder following the death of an individual at a residential building housing students and professionals. Emergency responders were alerted to Somerleyton House, located on Somerleyton Street in Norwich, at approximately 05:20 GMT on Saturday, responding to reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, Norfolk Police found a man in… Continue reading Murder suspect charged after man fatally stabbed at Norwich flats

A school on the verge of closure recently auctioned two dining tables crafted in the 1930s by Robert “Mouseman” Thompson, raising a combined total of £78,000. The auction, held at Beverley Racecourse, saw one of the tables—originating from Moorlands School in Leeds—fetch what auctioneers Hawleys believe to be a world record price for this type… Continue reading Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson table sells for 'world record price'

A group of scuba divers focused on cleaning underwater debris recently retrieved what is believed to be a Russian tracking device off the coast of Wales. On 15 November, volunteers from Neptune’s Army of Rubbish Cleaners (NARC) came across the item during a scheduled dive in the Skomer Marine Conservation Zone, near Wooltack Point in… Continue reading Suspected Russian sonobuoy discovered off Pembrokeshire coast

In East Sussex, a large group of people gathered to demonstrate against government plans to accommodate asylum seekers at a military facility. The site in question, an army training camp located near the town of Crowborough, is expected to provide temporary housing for up to 540 single male asylum seekers for around one year, according… Continue reading Protesters march over Crowborough barracks asylum seeker plan

On Sunday, Skybus operated the inaugural flight connecting Cornwall and London, marking the start of a new service between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London Gatwick. This arrangement comes after Easter Airways ceased operations last month, with Skybus stepping in through a short-term agreement to maintain the crucial link. The route, which runs daily throughout the… Continue reading First Skybus Newquay to Gatwick flight takes off

The Royal Navy recently intercepted two Russian naval vessels as they navigated through the English Channel, according to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). HMS Severn was tasked with tracking the Russian corvette RFN Stoikiy and the tanker Yelnya as they moved westward through the Dover Strait into British waters over the last two weeks.… Continue reading Royal Navy intercepts two Russian ships in English Channel

The chemical plant at Mossmorran in Fife is facing an imminent closure, prompting both the Scottish and UK governments to take steps—albeit somewhat uncoordinated ones—to address the situation. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has arranged a meeting with ExxonMobil, the plant’s owner, at the site on Tuesday. Her aim is to establish a taskforce in… Continue reading UK and Scottish ministers to hold rival Mossmorran summits

A remarkable Renaissance painting, which had been hidden beneath a garage workbench, recently fetched over half a million pounds at an auction in Banbury. The artwork, portraying the Madonna and Child, attracted intense interest, culminating in a 15-minute bidding contest at JS Fine Art auctioneers before selling for £685,000. This piece is attributed to Pietro… Continue reading Renaissance painting sells for half a million pounds in Banbury

Zia Yusuf, Reform UK’s head of policy, has referred to Nathan Gill, the former leader of the party in Wales who was recently imprisoned, as “ancient history.” Gill was sentenced to ten and a half years in jail on 21 November after admitting to accepting approximately £40,000 in bribes in exchange for promoting pro-Russia interviews… Continue reading Reform UK's Zia Yusuf calls Nathan Gill 'ancient history'

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has rejected claims that leaks about the upcoming Budget have harmed the economy, despite criticism suggesting the ongoing speculation has led to uncertainty among businesses and consumers. In recent months, media coverage has extensively focused on potential tax increases, with the government reportedly considering various measures. Former Bank of England chief… Continue reading Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander denies Budget leaks damaged economy