Category: UK News

Jordan Linden, a former leader of North Lanarkshire Council and ex-chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP), has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting five young men. The 30-year-old, who resigned from his council leadership role in 2022 following the emergence of allegations, was convicted earlier this… Continue reading Former council leader jailed for sexually assaulting young men

Campaigners are urging the UK government to prohibit the use of the herbicide glyphosate for drying crops just before harvest, citing concerns about its potential impact on human health. While certain farmers maintain that the chemical is necessary for efficient crop management, the Soil Association has raised alarms about residue from glyphosate ending up in… Continue reading Campaigners call for ban on use of glyphosate at harvest time

Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, has admitted that he was mistaken in claiming to have been a spokesman for the British Red Cross. This admission comes after a report by The Times revealed that Polanski had made the false claim during his 2022 campaign to become his party’s deputy… Continue reading Zack Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman

The Metropolitan Police have announced the formation of a specialized Community Protection Team dedicated to safeguarding Jewish communities across London. This team will consist of an additional 100 officers drawn from neighbourhood policing units, specialist protection branches, and those with expertise in counter-terrorism. The initiative aims to address the recent surge in antisemitic hate crimes… Continue reading Met Police forms team after attacks on London's Jewish community

A hantavirus outbreak aboard a Dutch cruise ship has prompted plans for the vessel to sail to the Canary Islands, according to Spain’s health ministry. The ship, identified as the MV Hondius, is currently docked in Cape Verde, where officials are assessing which passengers need urgent evacuation. Among those on board are two crew members… Continue reading Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands

On Tuesday evening in Londonderry, a 13-year-old boy was taken into custody following an incident involving petrol bombs and various projectiles being hurled at police vehicles. The disturbance took place around 17:30 BST when authorities received reports of a group of masked youths congregating in the Bishop Street vicinity. Insp Ferriby described the situation, noting… Continue reading Boy, 13, arrested after missiles thrown at police

Residents near a newly developed site in Willows Green, Essex, have expressed concerns about the swift construction of what is believed to be an unauthorized traveller site. The area, a four-acre field, was rapidly transformed after work began late on a Friday, coinciding with the local council’s closure for the bank holiday weekend. Within days,… Continue reading Essex Willows Green four-acre traveller site 'illegally built' over weekend

The text you provided appears to be a partial BBC news article about individuals affected by progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurological condition. Here is a summary based on the content you shared: — ### Living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) **Gillian Manitara**, 62, from Roydon, Essex, was diagnosed with PSP in January 2024.… Continue reading Research call from families battling rare neurological condition

As the Senedd election approaches, increasing living expenses are influencing how people plan their budgets, prompting some to adopt unusual strategies to save money. One such individual is India Lerigo from Cardiff, who has resorted to preparing homemade meals for her dog, Luna, rather than buying costly commercial pet food. Luna, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier… Continue reading Cost of living: 'I couldn't afford dog food so now I make it at home'

The nation is gearing up for its most significant set of elections since the general election held two years ago. Polling stations will open tomorrow across Scotland and Wales, where voters will select representatives responsible for their devolved governments. At the same time, many areas in England will also see polling, although not all, with… Continue reading Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain