Category: UK News

The grieving parents of Takayo Nembhard, who was murdered two years ago at Notting Hill Carnival, have spoken out about their disappointment that no one has been brought to justice for their son’s death. Known as “TKorStretch” in Bristol’s music scene, Takayo died from a fatal stab wound on 29 August 2022. His parents, Sandra… Continue reading Notting Hill Carnival: 'Our son's killer should have been caught'

At the National Television Awards, the cast of the popular ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office showed their appreciation for the real-life figures who inspired the show. Mr Bates vs the Post Office focuses on the true story of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, which resulted in the wrongful accusations and prosecution… Continue reading National Television Awards: Post Office drama stars honour real-life counterparts

Residents of the Willow Lodge guest house in east London are calling for an end to no-fault evictions, which they say are increasing their risk of homelessness. The hostel is home to approximately 20 people, 12 of whom are children, who have all been made homeless as a result of no-fault evictions. Meanwhile, London borough… Continue reading 'We eat on the floor': Inside the guesthouse where everyone is homeless

Jade Earaker and Ryan Bradford are desperately seeking a small bowel and liver transplant that could save their two-year-old son, Zachary Bradford. Zachary was born prematurely and received a liver transplant at 22 months old, which has failed. Now, he needs a second transplant, which must come from a child his size. Approximately 259 children… Continue reading Parents' transplant plea: 'One more infection and we could lose our boy'

Data from accountancy firm PwC shows that half of the closures on Britain’s High Streets in the first six months of this year were pharmacies, pubs, and banks. The study showed that there were an average of 18 chemists, 16 pubs, and nine banks shutting down every week between January and June. However, only three… Continue reading Banks, chemists and pubs top High Street closures list

The National Television Awards were held on Wednesday, with Strictly Come Dancing winning Best Talent Show. The win comes after a series of allegations about the show’s treatment of contestants in recent months. Co-host Claudia Winkleman also won Best Reality Competition for her show, The Traitors. Other big winners of the night included ITV drama,… Continue reading National Television Awards: Strictly Come Dancing and Mr Bates vs the Post Office win

Lord Darzi’s report on the state of the NHS in England is the focus of many of the newspapers for Thursday. The report, commissioned by the new government, has found the NHS to be in a “critical condition” with a “shocking deterioration in the nation’s health”, according to the Daily Mirror. A&E waiting times have… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Biggest NHS reform ever' after 'damning' report

A new government-commissioned report has found that the ballooning waiting times for NHS appointments, delays in A&E and cancer care have been causing harm to the health of patients, and costing lives. The review, conducted by independent peer and NHS surgeon Lord Darzi, was critical of the health service in England, which is still struggling… Continue reading NHS must reform or die, PM to say, after critical report

At the National Television Awards, Jo Hamilton, a sub-postmaster involved in the Post Office IT scandal, criticised the government over the compensation scheme for those wrongly accused. Alongside other members of the group of real sub-postmasters, she joined the cast of Mr Bates vs the Post Office on stage to accept three awards. Hamilton expressed… Continue reading Post Office victim Jo Hamilton criticises government as drama wins award

A knife wholesale business in Luton, Sporting Wholesale, has given up over 35,000 of their “zombie” knives, which have been involved in numerous killings. These knives and machetes can only be used to “kill and maim,” according to Superintendent Alex House of Bedfordshire Police, who leads on knife crime. Through the government’s surrender scheme, the… Continue reading Luton-based knife wholesaler surrenders 35,000 'zombie' blades