Category: UK News

An eight-year-old boy from Frizington, identified as Jay Cartmell, has tragically passed away following an incident which left him with a gunshot wound to the face and head. The incident occurred on land close to the A66, north of Warcop in Cumbria, on Saturday afternoon. Despite efforts to save his life, Jay later died in… Continue reading Cumbria farm shooting victim, 8, is named as Jay Cartmell

Simon Case, the UK’s most senior civil servant, has announced his resignation from the position of Cabinet Secretary by the end of the year due to health reasons. Case has been undergoing treatment for a “neurological condition” for the past 18 months. In his statement, he makes it clear that the decision to step down… Continue reading Cabinet Secretary to step down on health grounds

Strictly Come Dancing has faced a tumultuous few months following allegations of bullying, harassment, and physical aggression towards contestants. Actress Amanda Abbington made a complaint against her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, in 2023, which was later upheld by the BBC in 2024. Other former celebrities have also come forward with their experiences, including Zara McDermott… Continue reading Has Strictly been tainted by scandal after Amanda Abbington claims partly upheld?

The Post Office’s Capture system, which was used by sub-postmasters before the controversial Horizon software was implemented, may have also had flaws, according to an investigation report. The report stated that there was a “reasonable likelihood” that the IT system may have caused shortfalls in cash accounts. Capture was used in Post Office branches from… Continue reading Post Office scandal: Second IT system 'likely' to have caused shortfalls

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The BBC has issued an apology to actress Amanda Abbington and upheld some of her complaints against her former Strictly Come Dancing dance partner, Giovanni Pernice. However, the most serious allegations of physical aggression made against Pernice were cleared by the broadcaster. The Sherlock star claimed that Pernice had been “unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean”… Continue reading BBC apologises to Amanda Abbington over Strictly verbal bullying by Giovanni Pernice, but he is cleared of physical aggression

Frasers Group, owned by Mike Ashley, has made a takeover offer for Mulberry, a luxury handbag maker. The bid places a value of £83m on Mulberry, whose sales have decreased rapidly due to a decline in the luxury sector. Frasers is already the owner of several retailers, including Sports Direct and Flannels, and holds a… Continue reading Mulberry: Mike Ashley's Frasers Group makes bid for handbag maker

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has reported that a member of police staff and four Metropolitan Police officers are to face disciplinary proceedings for their role in dealing with allegations against David Carrick, a former police officer and serial rapist. Carrick, who committed at least 49 rapes and sexual offences against 12 women,… Continue reading David Carrick: Met officers to be disciplined over investigation

Two men have been sentenced to jail for causing grievous bodily harm to an NHS worker by hitting him with a car. Phillip Adams received six years in jail and Patrick James received eight-and-a-half years for “unlawfully and maliciously” conspiring to inflict injuries to Katungua Tjitendero. Tjitendero was hit by a blue Honda Accord on… Continue reading Bristol men sentenced for car attack on NHS worker

UK house prices increased by 3.2% in September compared to the same period of the previous year, reports Nationwide, stating it was the highest yearly growth rate since November 2022, largely driven by terraced homes. The growth rate in prices has been attributed to rising incomes and cheaper mortgage rates, with the average price of… Continue reading House price growth at near two-year high, says Nationwide