Category: UK News

A man accused of contributing to his wife’s suicide has told the court that she fabricated claims of abuse against him. Christopher Trybus, from Swindon, Wiltshire, is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter, controlling and coercive behavior, and two counts of rape. He denies all allegations related to his wife, Tarryn Baird’s, death in November 2017.… Continue reading Swindon man loved wife he is accused of killing, court told

The BBC has acknowledged that broadcasting a racial slur uttered by a guest with Tourette syndrome during the Bafta Film Awards was a “serious mistake.” The guest, John Davidson, who lives with Tourette’s and experiences involuntary verbal tics, shouted the offensive word during the ceremony while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting… Continue reading BBC says racial slur at Baftas was 'serious mistake' and fast-tracks investigation

The UK government has refuted claims that the agreement regarding the Chagos Islands is currently paused, despite a minister’s earlier remarks implying such a halt. Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer informed MPs that the UK was “pausing” the legislative process to transfer sovereignty over the territory to Mauritius to engage in further discussions with the… Continue reading UK government denies Chagos Islands deal bill is paused

Supporters of Scotland’s national football team will be able to wear traditional sporrans along with their kilts when attending matches at this summer’s World Cup, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) has announced. This decision follows negotiations with FIFA, as initial stadium security rules had prohibited sporrans due to their size and the restrictions on bags… Continue reading Scotland fans secure Fifa approval to wear sporrans at World Cup

Here is a summary of the news article you shared: — **Former Gamekeeper Convicted of Murder in Highland Perthshire** David Campbell, aged 77, a former gamekeeper, has been found guilty of murdering Brian Low, a retired groundsman, on a remote country path in Highland Perthshire, Scotland. The incident took place on Leafy Lane, Aberfeldy, in… Continue reading Killer guilty of shooting man on remote country path in Aberfeldy

Sir Keir Starmer has indicated to Members of Parliament that he intends to explore options to improve fairness within the student loans system. This statement came after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the current system during Prime Minister’s Questions, describing it as being “at breaking point” and labeling it a “debt trap” for graduates. Earlier… Continue reading Starmer promises to look at making student loans 'fairer'

The Scottish government is poised to initiate an inquiry into grooming gangs, a decision anticipated to be announced by Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth during a speech at Holyrood focused on safeguarding children. This development follows several months of a comprehensive review of evidence within Scotland, led by grooming gangs expert Professor Alexis Jay, which has… Continue reading Scottish government to order fresh inquiry into grooming gangs

Authorities detained a man after he entered Manchester Central Mosque in Rusholme reportedly carrying an axe, a knife, and other weapons. The incident occurred around 20:40 GMT on Tuesday during Taraweeh prayers, when volunteers at the mosque noticed suspicious behavior from two individuals. One of the men, described as a white man wearing a high-visibility… Continue reading Man arrested after 'axe carried into mosque' in Manchester

The Speaker of the House of Commons has acknowledged that he provided information regarding Lord Mandelson to the Metropolitan Police, following complaints from the peer’s legal team about his recent arrest. Lord Mandelson was taken into custody on Monday under suspicion of misconduct in public office, a decision that his lawyers have described as being… Continue reading Hoyle passed information on Mandleson to police ahead of arrest

Thomas Morgan, aged 29 from Gorseinon, Swansea, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years for the murder of his girlfriend’s five-month-old son, Jensen-Lee Dougal. The tragic incident occurred in March 2024, while the baby’s mother, Jordan Dougal, was at work. Experts described the injuries sustained by Jensen-Lee as the… Continue reading Life sentence for man who shook girlfriend's baby to death