Category: UK News

The UK government has announced that some Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside British troops will now be allowed to relocate to the UK. The decision has been made after the previous government rejected around 2,000 applications from soldiers who served in specialist units known as the “Triples” following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan… Continue reading Afghan Triples: Hundreds of ex-special forces to be allowed in UK

Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who previously collaborated on the Oscar-nominated Secrets & Lies, have reunited to bring the hard-hitting film Hard Truths to the screen. The film premiered at the London Film Festival and features Jean-Baptiste playing Pansy, a woman whose constant misery puts severe strain on the relationships in her life. The film… Continue reading Hard Truths: Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste reunite for 'dazzling' film

Cody Rhodes, the current WWE Champion, has expressed his hopes that WrestleMania will be held in the UK in the next five years. Speaking to BBC 5Live, Rhodes, who is also known as the “American Nightmare”, said that American fans would “go nuts” for the opportunity to attend WrestleMania outside of the US. “There’s some… Continue reading WWE’s Cody Rhodes: 'I want a UK Wrestlemania within five years'

During a trial at the Old Bailey, Metropolitan Police firearms officer Martyn Blake spoke about his emotions during the events leading up to the death of Chris Kaba, stating that he was “filled with dread” and believed one of his colleagues could have died. Blake is accused of murdering the unarmed Kaba, who was 24… Continue reading Chris Kaba shooting: Met Police officer gives evidence

The inquiry into the 2018 death of Dawn Sturgess has heard that former Russian spy Sergei Skripal believes that President Vladimir Putin was responsible for the Novichok nerve agent attack on him in Salisbury, England. Sturgess was killed by the poison, while Skripal and his daughter Yulia were seriously injured. The poison is thought to… Continue reading Novichok Inquiry: Skripal says Putin responsible for poisonings

Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69. Salmond, who was a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), was the country’s leader from 2007 to 2014. He passed away on Saturday from a heart attack while on a visit to North Macedonia. Salmond was an MP for 28 years, first… Continue reading 'Sorrow' Salmond won't see an Independent Scotland- Flynn

Author Helen Fielding has revealed that Bridget Jones has become popular with a new audience, Gen Z. With more significant issues than women experienced 30 years ago, younger people today are finding comfort in Bridget’s trials and tribulations. Fielding spoke at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, where she stated that it’s good there is a new… Continue reading Bridget Jones back in fashion with Gen Z, author Helen Fielding says

A former contestant on the game show Countdown appeared in court after allegedly stabbing a rival player at a quiz-themed event. John Cowen, 30, who featured on the TV show in 2017, allegedly attacked former Countdown champion, Thomas Carey, with a knife at the Countdown in Blackpool 2024. The event is an annual tournament featuring… Continue reading Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival

MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has denied claims that he made inappropriate sexual comments to a female colleague. The Sun reported that Wallace was accused of taking his top off and discussing his sex life to a woman whilst they worked on Impossible Celebrities in 2018. Wallace denied making any sexual comments in an Instagram story… Continue reading Gregg Wallace: Masterchef host denies inappropriate sexual comments

A young British man has died in Spain after falling from one of the country’s highest bridges while filming content for social media. The 26-year-old victim, who has not been named by local authorities, lost his life on Sunday while scaling the bridge in the city of Talavera de la Reina, situated approximately 70 miles… Continue reading British man dies after falling from Spanish bridge