Category: UK News

A business owner in Belfast has raised serious concerns about the worsening condition of the city centre, describing it as a significant threat to the area’s reputation. Richard Evans, proprietor of The Pocket coffee shop, highlighted a sharp increase in drug-related issues and vandalism that have escalated over recent months. Following an incident where his… Continue reading Belfast: 'Deterioration' of city centre a 'daily reality' for businesses

Food price inflation is increasing at its slowest pace in nearly two years, with prices of certain staples like margarine and sugar actually decreasing. According to industry experts, competitive pricing among supermarkets has contributed to lower costs as retailers seek to attract shoppers with summer promotions. Overall inflation in the UK declined to 2.6% in… Continue reading Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here

On the first anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, his widow Sharon Osbourne encouraged fans to honor his memory by playing his music “really loud.” Speaking to BBC Radio WM, Sharon reflected on Ozzy’s unique personality, recalling how he was both humorous and genuinely charismatic. In her emotional interview, she shared, “As Ozzy would say, ‘when… Continue reading Sharon remembers Ozzy Osbourne one year on from his death

To celebrate Prince George’s 13th birthday, Kensington Palace released a new portrait of the young royal. In the image, George is dressed in a dark suit paired with an open-necked white shirt, standing with his hands casually in his pockets. Accompanying the photo on social media was a cheerful message saying, “Happy 13th birthday, George!”… Continue reading New Prince George photo released for his 13th birthday

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has addressed recent remarks he made about the government’s early prisoner release plan, emphasising that there was “no ill intent” behind his comments, which were inadvertently recorded on camera. A video shared by the news website Guido Fawkes captured a moment where the new Justice Secretary, Alex Norris, approached Streeting and… Continue reading Streeting apologises after early prisoner release comments heard on mic

The NHS trust responsible for treating Valdo Calocane, the individual who carried out the fatal attacks in Nottingham, is currently under investigation for corporate manslaughter. Calocane, previously diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was cared for by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust prior to the tragic incidents in June 2023, where he fatally attacked Barnaby Webber, Grace… Continue reading Nottingham attacks NHS trust faces manslaughter probe

Debbie Adlam, mother of PC Andrew Harper, revealed to The Telegraph that she recently received correspondence from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) indicating that the sentences of her son’s killers might be shortened. Reacting to the news, she expressed deep distress, stating, “It makes me feel sick. Andrew’s life doesn’t get to come back. It… Continue reading PC Andrew Harper killers may be eligible for early release

The forthcoming appointment of Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to a ministerial role in Andy Burnham’s government, facilitated by a seat in the House of Lords, highlights the elevation of another prominent figure involved in the political shift that led to Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister. Sarwar’s public call for Starmer to step… Continue reading Sarwar ministerial role sees promotion of another Starmer critic

A large wildfire in the Cairngorms has now been burning for a full week, with specialized helicopters being deployed to help control the blaze. The Cairngorms National Park Authority highlighted the importance of these two helicopters, which have been crucial for waterbombing areas that are difficult for ground crews to access. Despite their usefulness, the… Continue reading Does Scotland have the helicopters it needs to fight wildfires?

Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly, expressed her profound shock upon learning about the arrest and subsequent charges against former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson related to historical sexual abuse. In June, Donaldson was convicted on 18 counts of sexual abuse, including a charge of rape, involving two women who were children… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson: Emma Little-Pengelly was 'floored' by news of former DUP leader's arrest