Category: UK News

Brian Morrison, a man from Glasgow, recounted a harrowing experience when his new electric car became stuck at 30mph, causing him to “kidnapped” by the runaway vehicle. Morrison claimed that the brakes wouldn’t work and he had to dial 999 from inside the car. When police vehicles arrived on the scene, they asked Morrison to… Continue reading 'I was kidnapped by my runaway electric car'

The oldest working theatre in the UK, St George’s Guildhall in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, has recently discovered a stage that it believes William Shakespeare would have performed on. During renovations, floorboards dating back to the 15th century were found under the existing auditorium, which had been covered up for 75 years after a replacement floor… Continue reading Stage that once hosted William Shakespeare found, claims Norfolk theatre

Draft health guidance suggests that doctors should question people with mental health problems about their gambling habits, to help identify those who may need assistance. This will include discussing software to limit online gambling and talking therapy at an earlier stage. The patients are referred to one of the 12 NHS gambling treatment clinics situated… Continue reading Health guidance urges doctors to ask about patients about gambling

A convicted voyeur has left one of his victims feeling let down by the justice system following what she deemed to be an inadequate sentence. Christopher McSherry, 35, was found guilty of six voyeurism charges and one charge of unauthorised computer access. The court sentenced him to 100 hours of community service, 18 months probation, and… Continue reading Voyeur's step-sister victim says sentence was too lenient

Rishi Sunak’s speech at the Conservative Party conference stood out because it didn’t contain a bunch of guaranteed crowd pleasers. Instead, he unveiled ideas that provoke and divide, which has caused controversy within the Conservative Party as well as the wider public. Take HS2 as an example – Conservative Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy… Continue reading Rishi Sunak unleashes reset of his premiership

During a performance of Les Miserables, a group of protesters from Just Stop Oil brought the show to a halt. The group entered the stage and asked the audience to “join the rebellion.” The Metropolitan police arrived and arrested five people. Just Stop Oil is an environmental activist group known for staging demonstrations at public… Continue reading Just Stop Oil: Five arrested after protesters disrupt Les Miserables

Taking on the role of chief executive of Betsi Cadwaladr health board, Wales’ largest and most troubled health board, was no easy feat for Carol Shillabeer. She became the temporary boss in May 2021 after 11 independent board members were forced to resign, and has since been tasked with solving a plethora of core issues… Continue reading NHS: Is Betsi Cadwaladr top job the toughest in Wales?

Actor Laurence Fox has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) cameras. The Metropolitan Police did not name him but said a 45-year-old man was also accused of encouraging or assisting offences to be committed. The Reclaim Party, which he founded, also confirmed he had been… Continue reading Laurence Fox arrested over Ulez camera damage threat

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A community in south London gathered in memory of a beloved 15-year-old girl who was fatally stabbed while on her way to school. The victim, Elianne Andam, was mourned by thousands of people at a vigil held one week after her tragic death. The girl’s family requested that attendees wear white and light candles to… Continue reading Elianne Andam death: Thousands gather at vigil to remember 15-year-old