Category: UK News

Residents of Red Kite Community Housing’s sheltered accommodation in Prince Risborough, Buckinghamshire, have expressed concern that a resident’s body lay undiscovered for several weeks, despite reports of a smell in mid-August. The housing association said that the report of the odour was initially not considered unusual. However, a welfare check was later performed and the… Continue reading Princes Risborough woman's body left in flat 'for weeks'

For the first time in 14 years, the political wing of the trade union movement has been elected to power, leading many to celebrate and anticipate the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Brighton next week. The Labour Party, founded by trade unions over a century ago, claims to be both the party of business and… Continue reading Keir Starmer facing flashpoints with the trade unions

In Glasgow, thousands of anti-racism protesters were met with a smaller group of anti-immigration demonstrators, resulting in scuffles and at least one arrest. The confrontation took place in George Square, outside the City Chambers, where police drew their batons and shouted at participants to stand back. According to reports, two to three thousand people took… Continue reading Scuffles as thousands attend rival demonstrations in Glasgow

The former presenter of Top Gear, Chris Harris, has claimed that he warned the BBC about serious safety concerns before Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff’s crash in 2022. Speaking to Joe Rogan’s podcast, Harris revealed that he had told the BBC three months before the accident that there could be a “serious injury” or “fatality” if safety… Continue reading Top Gear: Chris Harris says he warned BBC about safety risks

An exhibition currently being held at the Granary Gallery in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, features the work of LS Lowry, a frequent visitor to the town. One of Lowry’s paintings on display is of Bridge Street, which has remained largely unchanged over the last 80 years since he captured it in 1938. Inspired by the painting, Jonathan… Continue reading Lowry painting of Berwick recreated live in same spot

The United Kingdom has announced that it will supply Ukraine with six hundred and fifty short-range missiles to strengthen its defenses against Russia. The US has also pledged its support with new supplies of longer-range missiles, anti-tank weapons, and artillery shells. The UK’s Ministry of Defence has disclosed that it will send Lightweight Multirole Missiles… Continue reading Ukraine weapons: What arms are the UK and other countries supplying?

Emergency services have found a body following a search for a British man who is believed to have been washed away by flash floods in Majorca. This follows the discovery of a British woman in the region earlier this week. The man and woman are said to have been hiking to the Mediterranean sea on… Continue reading Second body found after British hikers went missing in Majorca

Sheffield Children’s Hospital has admitted to several failings in the care of preemie twin baby Joshua Hughes who died when he was just eight months old. The baby was born with several complex medical issues and suffered brain damage which could have been prevented following a critical blood pressure drop. Although doctors agreed his brain… Continue reading Doctors admit baby's brain damage was preventable

The iconic band Oasis has once again earned the number one spot on the UK album charts, marking the first time in 14 years that they have achieved this feat. The resurgence in popularity of their debut album, Definitely Maybe, is largely thanks to a special 30th-anniversary edition that includes unreleased demos and outtakes. Time… Continue reading Oasis are Definitely, Maybe back at number one

The authorities have confirmed that they are investigating the deaths of three children found dead alongside their father in a house in Surrey as a murder case. The victims, identified as Dominik Swiderski, aged three, and his two-year-old brothers Nikodem and Kacper, were discovered in Staines on Saturday by emergency services. The father, Piotr Swiderski,… Continue reading Staines: Police treating deaths of children as murder