Category: UK News

At a hearing with the Business and Trade Select Committee, the boss of Ticketmaster UK, Andrew Parsons, has stated that event organisers set ticket prices. This comes after criticism from fans over the prices of tickets for the Oasis reunion tour last summer. Despite fans indicating they paid significantly more than advertised, Parsons explained that… Continue reading Ticketmaster UK boss tells MPs prices are very fair

North Yorkshire police investigating the death of Lamduan Armitage, whose body was discovered in a stream near Pen-y-ghent in 2004, have appealed for information from anyone who knew her from when she lived in South Yorkshire to come forward. Police have confirmed that Mrs Armitage’s husband, David Armitage, who was arrested on suspicion of her… Continue reading Husband bailed over Thai woman's 2004 death

The family of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a Sheffield school on Monday have said they are “utterly heartbroken”. Harvey Willgoose was fatally attacked at All Saints Catholic High School on Granville Road. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he couldn’t be saved. South Yorkshire Police have arrested a… Continue reading Harvey Willgoose a best friend to all, say stabbed teen's family

The draft budget proposed by the Welsh government caused a significant upset on Tuesday due to the absence of the leader of the Senedd’s Conservatives, Darren Millar, and one of his colleagues, Russell George. Millar and George missed a key vote on the government’s spending plans whilst they attended the National Prayer Breakfast in the US,… Continue reading Welsh government budget: Tories on Trump trip miss vote

Australia and Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr faced charges of harassing Met Police officer PC Stephen Lovell with racially aggravated behavior after the officer responded to her allegations regarding a taxi driver. During the hearing at Kingston Crown Court, Ms. Kerr told the court that she felt “ignored” by the police during the whole incident. She… Continue reading Sam Kerr trial: Met Police officer challenged in court over motives

The post-Brexit border checks in the UK are failing to stop illegal meat from entering the country, according to a senior health official at the Dover Port Health Authority. Lucy Manzano claims that many lorries that are meant to undergo health checks are not turning up, despite the border control post being located 22 miles… Continue reading Illegal meat on most UK High Streets, official says

Relatives of victims who died in the Omagh bombing of 1998 have been sharing their personal stories at a public inquiry into the attack. The Real IRA had driven a car bomb into Omagh town centre, killing 29 people, including Bryan White and his 60-year-old father, Fred. Speaking at the inquiry, Edith White, mother and… Continue reading Omagh bomb widow 'couldn't accept' deaths of husband and son

The Princess of Wales recently accompanied a class of five-year-olds on a school trip to the National Portrait Gallery in London. Rather than arriving via royal car, Catherine joined the children on their school minibus. Head teacher Alix Ascough said the princess was “wonderful, so relaxed with the children, really chatty…helping with jumpers.” Catherine even… Continue reading Princess of Wales joins school visit to National Portrait Gallery

A nurse at a Scottish hospital has denied comparing a transgender doctor to a convicted rapist in a tribunal case that has serious implications for UK employment law. The hearing will determine whether sharing a changing room with a trans person constitutes harassment under the Equality Act. Sandie Peggie was suspended last year after she… Continue reading Changing room row nurse denies comparing trans doctor to rapist

Police in Glasgow are investigating the rape of a woman who was attacked in an underpass close to a train station in the city. The attack took place at around 8pm on February 3 and the underpass has now been closed while investigations are ongoing. Police have released a statement confirming the details of the… Continue reading Woman raped near Glasgow underground station