Category: UK News

A tenants’ association may potentially face a charge of corporate manslaughter related to the Grenfell Tower fire that occurred in west London in 2017. After a comprehensive nine-year investigation into the tragedy, the Metropolitan Police have submitted evidence concerning 20 organisations and 54 individuals to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) this week. Among those implicated… Continue reading Grenfell tenants firm could face corporate manslaughter charge

Joshua Kerry, 28, who has been accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe, now faces an additional charge related to the preparation of terrorist acts. The counter-terrorism police revealed that Kerry was formally charged on Friday with one count of preparing to commit terrorist offenses. These alleged activities are said to have occurred between May 2024 and… Continue reading Widdecombe suspect charged with planning acts of terror against Farage

Manchester City has officially announced that it has lodged an appeal following a determination by an independent commission that the club breached Premier League financial regulations on all counts. The club described the commission’s ruling as flawed, stating it contained “clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe.” City maintains its innocence… Continue reading Manchester City confirm appeal lodged against guilty verdict

Daniel Thomas, a 37-year-old activist known among his followers as Danny Tommo, has appeared in court facing several charges related to incidents at a migrant processing site in Dover. According to court records, he is accused of unlawfully entering a restricted area at the centre on 31 March. Additional allegations include using threatening language or… Continue reading Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering Dover migrant site

Zack Polanksi, leader of the Green Party, has called on voters to support the Greens as a means to compel Labour, led by Andy Burnham, to adopt more progressive policies. Speaking at the party’s annual conference in Brighton, Polanksi emphasized that the Greens possess the influence to steer Labour “in the right direction” on key… Continue reading Greens can move Labour in the right direction, says Zack Polanski

Alison Hammond sought medical attention for a heart-related check-up after unexpectedly leaving ITV’s This Morning during the live broadcast on Friday. Despite her early departure, the 51-year-old presenter reassured her audience that she was “fine.” During the show, Hammond appeared to be in discomfort, clutching her chest as co-host Dermot O’Leary helped her off the… Continue reading Alison Hammond has heart check-up in hospital after leaving TV's This Morning

A chemical company, Syngenta, secured £1 million from Scottish Enterprise to fund job creation just a few months before it revealed plans to shut down its Grangemouth facility. This funding was part of a larger £2.2 million grant awarded in May of the previous year intended to support increased production at the plant. However, the… Continue reading Grangemouth firm took £1m of public money months before closure announcement

A Church of England priest who created a so-called “cult” within his congregation has been found guilty of raping a woman and sexually assaulting several others. Chris Brain, 69, formerly of Wilmslow in Greater Manchester, was convicted of raping a member of his congregation and four counts of indecent assault involving three other women linked… Continue reading Priest Chris Brain guilty of raping and assaulting women

A shop in Tonteg, Rhondda Cynon Taf, known for a viral incident involving a grandmother, has once again been thrust into the spotlight after a car crashed through its entrance. The Best-One store gained widespread attention previously when Anne Hughes, a staff member, got caught on one of its shutters and was left suspended several… Continue reading Car crashes into Tonteg shop famous for gran stuck on a shutter

One of Wales’ most infamous unsolved murder cases remains under scrutiny, although a recent arrest connected to it has been dropped. Harry and Megan Tooze were found dead at their farmhouse in Llanharry, South Wales, on 26 July 1993, with shotgun wounds to their bodies in a cow shed. South Wales Police announced that an… Continue reading Man bailed over 1993 unsolved Tooze murders faces no further action