Category: UK News

Scotland’s education secretary has reassured the public that there is no danger following a new surge of hoax bomb threats targeting schools throughout the country. These false alerts arrived less than a month after a similar wave of threats had been reported. Despite over 1,000 schools receiving these emails, authorities and the government stated that… Continue reading No risk to public from hoax school bomb threats, says government minister

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged three operatives, allegedly backed by Iran, with involvement in a series of plots targeting locations across the United States and Europe. The DOJ specifically points to a recent terrorist scheme near the Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Fairford in the United Kingdom, where US military personnel… Continue reading Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says

Former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has voiced her support for campaigners urging the government to adopt new technology designed to block the live-streaming of child sexual abuse. Highlighting the severity of the issue, the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) has identified the UK as the third largest market worldwide for live-streamed child abuse, where children… Continue reading Jess Phillips calls for phone tech to block live-streamed child sex abuse

Baroness Casey has highlighted the significant shortcomings exposed by the recent Covid inquiry report concerning social care. The inquiry, released last month, characterized the care sector’s role during the early phase of the pandemic as being treated like “something of an afterthought,” which contributed to the virus spreading rapidly through care settings. Speaking at a… Continue reading Successive governments asleep at the wheel on social care, says head of review

Reform politicians have announced a partial boycott of the Senedd in response to the suspension of one of their members, Joe Martin, who was barred from speaking following his claim that white people are being “replaced” in the UK. Helen Jenner, the party’s Welsh leader, argued that Martin’s suspension resulted from “undue pressure” exerted by… Continue reading Reform boycotts Senedd after member banned for saying white people being replaced

A tragic mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, has claimed the life of a Scottish man, among others. The deceased is believed to be James Thomas Campbell, a 32-year-old DJ from Prestwick in South Ayrshire. The incident took place on Saturday in the city’s Main Market Square, a well-known tourist location, where a lone gunman opened… Continue reading Scottish man confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting

Lilly Creightmore, who has accused Walliams of “grooming” her during her teenage years, spoke to BBC Newsnight expressing her anger about his conduct. She revealed that Walliams invited her to live with him while she was “in between living situations” at the age of 18. Creightmore shared that she immediately felt pressured to share a… Continue reading Woman alleges Walliams groomed her as a teenager

Nearly £6 million has been allocated to a five-year initiative aimed at revitalizing Scotland’s rare Atlantic rainforest. This funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund will help establish three dedicated hubs in Torridon, Morvern, and mid-Argyll to support the project. Our Rainforest Futures will engage local communities by providing training and employment opportunities focused on… Continue reading Bid to restore rare Atlantic rainforest secures £6m lottery grant

The United Kingdom observed a moment of silence in recognition of Armistice Day, a day dedicated to honoring the conclusion of World War One. This period of quiet reflection, lasting two minutes, served as a tribute to the end of the conflict and as a way to remember all those who have lost their lives… Continue reading Nation falls silent to mark Armistice Day

A collection of 100 letters, penned between December 1917 and October 1918, tells the poignant story of a wartime romance. Willie, having briefly returned home following an injury, married Gladys in late 1917 before heading back to the battlefields of France. He frequently sent his wife pressed flowers along with affectionate notes, often closing his… Continue reading Armistice Day: Powys church’s WWI love story tribute