Category: UK News

A man employed in a shop has been convicted and sentenced for grooming and trafficking seven girls aged between 12 and 16 for sexual exploitation. Bawan Harwe, aged 28, deceived his victims by contacting them on social media under a false identity, offering money and e-cigarettes to gain their trust before subjecting them to rape… Continue reading Rapist jailed for trafficking and abusing girls in Doncaster

Two brothers who were competing in a high-speed race to get home have been convicted in connection with a fatal collision that claimed the life of a father and caused severe injury to his young son. The tragic incident occurred near Welshpool in November 2024 when a BMW X3, driven by Abubakr Ben Yusaf, collided… Continue reading Brothers who were racing home found guilty of killing man in Welshpool crash

A tragic incident has claimed the life of a 19-year-old police officer who was injured in a collision while attending to a separate traffic accident. Jess Turnbull, a recently recruited member of Northumbria Police, succumbed to her injuries in hospital on Wednesday after the crash occurred late Monday night. Turnbull had joined the force just… Continue reading Cramlington crash police officer, 19, dies in hospital

A farmer found guilty of contempt of court for keeping a concealed dwelling within an agricultural barn has criticized the council involved in the legal action against her, accusing them of showing “no compassion.” Helen Lowe, who lives at North Park Farm in Darley Dale, built the hidden home without obtaining planning permission. The local… Continue reading 'Hidden house' farmer hits back after contempt conviction

An asylum seeker named Sheraz Malik has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of raping an 18-year-old woman in a Nottinghamshire park. The incident occurred at Sutton Lawn park in Sutton-in-Ashfield on June 29 of the previous year. Malik’s attack followed shortly after the same woman was sexually assaulted by… Continue reading Asylum seeker who raped woman, 18, in Nottinghamshire park jailed

Two men were taken into custody and three police officers sustained injuries during a protest outside a Greenock hotel that accommodates asylum seekers. The demonstration turned violent on Wednesday evening near the Holiday Inn Express, where individuals threw objects at law enforcement, resulting in damage to two police vehicles. Police Scotland reported that the men… Continue reading Two arrests and three police officers injured in protest at asylum hotel

A councillor has called for a formal and sincere apology from a council following a failed crackdown on second homes, which ended up costing taxpayers £465,000. Cyngor Gwynedd was pioneering in implementing a requirement for planning permission before a property could be converted into a second home or holiday let. However, this initiative, known as… Continue reading Gwynedd second homes £465k crackdown 'mess' should be apologised for

Newly released data reveals that in England last month, close to 3,000 patients daily were treated in hospital corridors or improvised spaces rather than in proper beds within wards. This is the inaugural publication of these figures, shedding light on the significant pressures the NHS is facing to address what government ministers have described as… Continue reading Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS

The mother of Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old woman shot and killed by her father in Texas, is urging authorities to reopen the investigation into her daughter’s death. Jane Coates has expressed doubts about the thoroughness of the initial inquiry conducted by the Prosper Police Department, insisting that the case was not examined with the necessary… Continue reading Mum's plea to reopen case into daughter Lucy Harrison's shooting

A recent report by the Accounts Commission has highlighted a looming financial challenge for Scotland’s local councils, predicting a collective budget deficit of approximately £530 million in the 2026-27 fiscal year. The watchdog cautions that this shortfall could force councils to “stop, reduce, or significantly redesign” the range of services they offer to residents. Despite… Continue reading Scotland's councils face budget shortfalls. How bad is it in your area?