Category: UK News

According to scientists, the number of adults in England who have started vaping without ever having been regular smokers has reached one million. The rise is driven primarily by young adults, with about one out of every seven 18-24-year-olds who never regularly smoked now using e-cigarettes. While some may have benefited from taking up vapes… Continue reading Sharp rise in vaping among young adults who never regularly smoked

Martyn Blake, a police marksman, shot 24-year-old Chris Kaba dead through the windscreen of a car during a police stop in Streatham, south London, in September 2022. Blake denies murder, stating that he believed “one or many” officers could be killed as Kaba attempted to escape at “any cost”. The court heard that Kaba had… Continue reading Police shot Chris Kaba over fear he would kill an officer – court

A doctor disguised himself and injected his mother’s partner with a toxin in a dispute over inheritance, heard a court case. Thomas Kwan, a British General Practitioner, went by an alias using the name Raj Patel, and created a fake ID which included an image of himself wearing a false beard, moustache, and wig. He… Continue reading Disguised Sunderland GP poisoned man in will row, court hears

Aston Villa had an unforgettable night as they beat Bayern Munich in their first Champions League home match in 41 years. Jhon Duran’s late goal sent the Villa Park crowd wild, in a repeat of the club’s 1982 European Cup final victory against the German giants. Prince William, a lifelong Villa supporter, was among the… Continue reading Why does Prince William support Aston Villa?

Newcastle is set to host the MOBO Awards in 2025, marking the first time the event will take place in the city. Since 1996, the awards have recognized black musicians, honouring iconic figures such as Beyoncé, Stomzy and Little Simz. Ahead of the ceremony, organisers will hold the MOBO Fringe Festival, which will feature a… Continue reading Newcastle to host 2025 MOBO Awards for the first time

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The Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, has suggested that the bank could be more “aggressive” when it comes to cutting interest rates. However, Bailey said that the pace of the reduction would depend on the rate of inflation. After its first decrease in four years in August, the bank could make further cuts when… Continue reading Interest rates: Bank of England could be 'more aggressive' on cuts

Around 175,000 Scottish energy customers face significant problems with their home heating systems unless they upgrade their meters in the coming months. The Radio Teleswitching Service (RTS) controls energy tariffs for hundreds of thousands of Scottish homes, sending signals through the BBC’s longwave transmitter to store energy. However, the signal would be turned off for… Continue reading Customers face heating problems if meters not replaced

Mike Barlow, whose wife Laura died from cancer after being misdiagnosed over the phone, is calling for mandatory face-to-face appointments with GPs. Laura Barlow, 33, had contacted her GP surgery in Stickney, Lincolnshire, in October 2023, after finding blood in her stool. During a phone call, a GP had diagnosed her with endometriosis and given… Continue reading Woman who died of cancer 'was misdiagnosed on phone call with GP'

Following a riot that broke out in Hull in August, members of Muslim communities are still fearful and feel like they are constantly looking over their shoulders. However, they are slowly working to build understanding with others to promote open dialogue. The Jame Masjid mosque in Hull has held a community open day for many… Continue reading Hull mosque members 'still looking over our shoulders after riot'