Category: UK News

Reports suggest that Prince Andrew won’t be joining the Royal Family for their traditional Christmas gathering in Sandringham this year. Royal sources confirm that it is expected for him to “honourably withdraw” from all Royal Family events during Christmas to avoid becoming a distraction. Instead, the prince is expected to stay at home in Windsor… Continue reading Prince Andrew will not join royals at Sandringham for Christmas

Five men have been sentenced for their involvement in a £1m fraud scheme targeting vulnerable homeowners. The group of home improvement scammers claimed to be part of a government energy efficiency initiative and were found to have swindled cash from victims in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. The fraudsters were aided by the endorsement of late EastEnders… Continue reading Eastenders star duped into appearing in fraud gang's TV ad

The identity of an alleged Chinese spy, previously known as H6, has been revealed as Yang Tengbo. An anonymity order had previously protected his identity, but a High Court judge ruled he could be identified. Mr. Yang denied the allegations that he was a spy and instead blamed the “political climate” for his situation. Last… Continue reading Alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew named as Yang Tengbo

Metropolitan police have named Michelle Sadio as the woman killed in a triple shooting outside a church in Harlesden at the weekend. Officers found Sadio with serious injuries after being called out to reports of gunfire in Gifford Road. Two men in their 30s were also injured. One remains in a critical condition. The church,… Continue reading Harlesden shooting: Woman killed named as Michelle Sadio

Sir Alan Bates, a campaigner for sub-postmasters affected by the Horizon IT scandal, has urged for the individuals responsible for the incident to be held accountable. Bates stated that “many of us know who the guilty ones are” as the inquiry into the scandal nears completion. More than 900 sub-postmasters were falsely prosecuted for shortfalls… Continue reading Sir Alan Bates says he hopes ‘real baddies’ are held to account

South Lakes Safari Zoo, which has been the subject of animal welfare controversy, will be closing at the end of this month. The zoo, located near Dalton, Cumbria, has had a tumultuous history, culminating in a BBC investigation in October that revealed “allegations of avoidable animal deaths, welfare issues and a bullying culture”. The zoo… Continue reading South Lakes Safari Zoo to close at end of month

The woman who threw a milkshake at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during the 2019 general election campaign has been given a suspended prison sentence. 25-year-old Victoria Thomas Bowen hurled the drink at Farage as he left a JD Wetherspoon pub in Clacton-on-Sea on the 4th of June. Thomas Bowen admitted assault by beating and… Continue reading Victoria Thomas Bowen sentenced for Nigel Farage milkshake attack

Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Simon Harris has expressed concerns that Holyhead port, the main sea route between north Wales and Dublin, will not be reopened before Christmas following severe damage caused by Storm Darragh. The closure had led Ireland’s national postal service to abandon plans to use Holyhead port for Christmas deliveries. Four daily ferry… Continue reading Holyhead: Storm-hit port must be future proofed – MP

Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon has said she has “no control” over the Operation Branchform investigation into the SNP’s finances. Sturgeon was questioned by police officers in June 2020 and subsequently released without charge. The probe has spent over two years investigating £660,000 of donations given to the SNP by independence activists. Sturgeon,… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon knows 'nothing more' about SNP police probe

British rapper, Slowthai, whose real name is Tyron Frampton, has been cleared of three counts of rape at Oxford Crown Court. His co-accused, Alex Blake-Walker, was also found not guilty of one count of sexual assault. The charges followed an after-show party at The Bullingdon, in Oxford, in September 2021. The trial lasted 10 hours… Continue reading Slowthai trial: Rapper cleared of raping fan after gig