Category: UK News

England and Wales are poised to prohibit trail hunting as part of a forthcoming animal welfare initiative set to be unveiled by the government on Monday. Trail hunting involves laying a scent trail, derived from animal-based substances, for dogs to follow, while hunters pursue the pack on horseback. Unlike traditional hunting, this practice does not… Continue reading Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy

The cricket-themed social venue chain Sixes, which has backing from England captain Ben Stokes, has entered administration after experiencing a difficult trading period. Despite this, all 15 of the company’s UK venues remain operational, except for one branch in Southampton that has closed, resulting in three employees losing their positions. Administrators from FRP Advisory have… Continue reading Sixes: Social cricket-themed bar chain goes into administration

Rob Pope, a devoted AC/DC enthusiast from Liverpool, embarked on an extraordinary ultramarathon across Australia while dressed as the band’s iconic guitarist Angus Young. His run spanned from Melbourne to Brisbane, coinciding with the start and finish of AC/DC’s Australian tour. Prior to beginning this ambitious challenge, Mr. Pope had the unique opportunity to meet… Continue reading Liverpool AC/DC fan runs route of rock band's Australia tour

During the holiday season, many households increase their use of electrical items, from Christmas tree lights to newly gifted gadgets. However, recent fatal house fires in Northern Ireland have raised significant safety concerns about the use of electrical equipment at home. In one weekend, four individuals tragically lost their lives in separate house fires across… Continue reading Fire safety: How to prevent electrical fires in your home

An appeal has been issued to all MI5 personnel seeking any information related to the provision of false evidence by the agency in a case involving a neo-Nazi informant. The false testimony given to three courts has prompted an investigation led by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, Sir Brian Leveson, focused on how MI5 made inaccurate… Continue reading Appeal to all MI5 staff for information in BBC spy case

In the lead-up to Christmas, Police Scotland conducted operations resulting in the confiscation of drugs valued at nearly £14 million, marking what the force called a record-breaking week for drug recoveries nationwide. The largest single seizure took place during a raid on 11 December in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, where over £8 million worth of cocaine… Continue reading Police arrest 15 after seizing £14m worth of drugs in record week

Andrew is preparing to face his first Christmas without his wife Zoë, who sadly passed away suddenly in late May due to sudden adult death syndrome. Reflecting on their final days together, Andrew often recalls a meaningful conversation they shared while driving to visit a friend. During that moment, Zoë, a 38-year-old mother of their… Continue reading 'Enjoying Christmas with our boys is how I'll honour Zoë's memory'

On the evening of December 21, 1988, Anne and Ross Campbell were already prepared with their emergency gear as they followed news coverage unfolding across the UK. The couple, residents of Ayrshire, were active members of the Radio Amateurs’ Emergency Network (Raynet), a volunteer-run communications group established after the 1953 North Sea flood to provide… Continue reading Lockerbie: 37 years on from atrocity, volunteers recall vital role

Several Sunday newspapers feature eye-catching front-page stories capturing a range of current social and political issues. A prominent image appearing across many papers shows Prince George, aged 12, alongside his father, the Prince of Wales, as they prepare meals at a homeless shelter in London. The Sunday Mirror highlights that Prince William first visited The… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: George visits 'Di homeless shelter' and shops face 'last Christmas'

Authorities have charged three individuals in relation to a series of cash machine burglaries occurring throughout the Midlands and Wales. The suspects were apprehended on Thursday during an operation in Wolverhampton. The accused are David Price, 43, from Blakenhall; Adam Walker, 38, who resides in Moseley; and Joanne McGregor, 40, from Wednesfield. These three people… Continue reading Wolverhampton trio arrested after £300k cash machine raids