Category: UK News

A 21-year-old man from Great Notley, Essex, has been accused of attempting to purchase a firearm to carry out a terrorist attack, according to testimony at the Old Bailey in London. Alfie Coleman, who works in a supermarket, was caught in an MI5 sting operation in a Morrisons car park. Over several months in 2023,… Continue reading Essex teenager tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, trial hears

The maritime drone industry in the South West is set to receive a significant boost with a £50 million investment aimed at advancing the development of surface and underwater remotely operated vehicles. This funding, announced by the government, is intended to foster innovation, generate hundreds of job opportunities, and enhance national security measures. Alongside financial… Continue reading South West to get £50m boost for underwater drones

The UK government has granted approval for the Springwell Solar Farm, which is set to become the largest solar power-producing site in the country. Situated between Lincoln and Sleaford, near Navenby in Lincolnshire, this extensive development will provide electricity for approximately 180,000 homes, according to the project’s developer, EDF Power Solutions UK. The plan includes… Continue reading Government approves UK's largest solar farm in Lincolnshire

Four individuals were hospitalized following a stabbing incident that occurred during a disturbance at a railway station. The event took place at Tenby station in Pembrokeshire on Tuesday evening, resulting in four people sustaining stab wounds. Two young males, aged 16 and 19, were apprehended on suspicion of assault with intent and are currently held… Continue reading Tenby station stabbing leaves four injured and two arrested

A man tragically lost his life during a baptism ceremony in Birmingham, leading to a charge of gross negligence manslaughter against a pastor. The victim, Robert Smith, 61, from Brixton, London, drowned on 8 October 2023 at a residence on Slade Road, Erdington. Cheryl Bartley, aged 48 and residing in Erdington, has been formally charged… Continue reading Birmingham pastor charged after man drowned during baptism

A man has been sentenced to jail after causing a gas explosion that demolished his home and inflicted damage on several adjacent properties. The court heard how Paul Solway, aged 58, deliberately disconnected the gas supply in the basement of the house he shared with his partner on Eden Street, Alvaston, Derby, before igniting a… Continue reading Man jailed for causing explosion at his home in Derby

Heading into Saturday’s Grand National at Aintree, the field is led by two prominent past champions, I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett. Both horses, trained by Willie Mullins, claimed victory in successive years—2024 and 2025 respectively—and now carry the highest weights for the 2026 race. I Am Maximus, owned by JP McManus, secured an impressive… Continue reading Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus & Nick Rockett head Aintree field

Authorities discovered a collection of devices believed to contain phosphorus from World War II along Crimdon Dene beach near Hartlepool. Cleveland Police responded after some of the suspected ordnance was ignited, resulting in one individual sustaining minor burns. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, prompting the involvement of emergency crews at the location. In order… Continue reading Dozens of WW2 phosphorus devices found at Crimdon Dene beach

Police have conducted a raid at Plas Glynllifon, a historic Grade I listed mansion located near Caernarfon in Gwynedd, as part of a drugs investigation. North Wales Police executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at the property on Tuesday, with officers expected to remain on site for several days to carry out… Continue reading Caernarfon's Plas Glynllifon mansion in police drugs raid

Fuel prices for petrol and diesel in the UK have climbed recently, largely due to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Since the fighting began on 28 February, wholesale oil and gas prices surged amid disruptions to energy production and transportation in the Middle East caused by missile strikes and drone attacks.… Continue reading What is happening to UK fuel and petrol prices?