Category: UK News

The aunt of Zara Aleena, a law graduate who was tragically murdered, is advocating for legislation that would compel bystanders to intervene when they witness someone in danger. Zara, who was 35 years old, was fatally attacked in June 2022 while walking home in east London after a night out with a friend. Her killer… Continue reading Zara Aleena's aunt calls for law creating duty to act when someone is in danger

An independent review has criticised the Foreign Office for its handling of the Harry Dunn case, highlighting significant shortcomings that contributed to mistrust within the victim’s family. Harry Dunn, a 19-year-old motorcyclist, tragically died in 2019 after being hit by a car driven by Anne Sacoolas on the wrong side of the road near RAF… Continue reading Independent review finds government failings in Harry Dunn case

A nursery worker in north London has confessed to sexually abusing children under his care. Vincent Chan, aged 45, appeared before Wood Green Crown Court where he admitted to 26 offenses. These charges include sexual assault by penetration, sexual assault by touching, and the creation of indecent images classified among the most serious forms of… Continue reading Nursery worker Vincent Chan admits sexually assaulting children

Annabel Skelly was expecting a delivery when her neighbors shared footage captured by their doorbell camera. The video revealed a man stealing the package from her porch. Using this footage as proof, Ms. Skelly informed the BBC that she successfully received a full refund for the stolen item. She expressed her frustration over the situation,… Continue reading Customer secures refund after parcel theft caught on camera

Patients attending the Emergency Department (ED) at Craigavon Area Hospital encountered average waiting times approaching 19 hours on Wednesday morning, according to data released at 09:00 GMT. Other hospitals, including the Royal Victoria and Ulster hospitals, were also dealing with prolonged waits averaging around nine hours. These statistics come in the wake of reports from… Continue reading Craigavon hospital: Wait times averaging almost 19 hours

Health Secretary Neil Gray has reassured the public that Scotland has sufficient supplies of the flu vaccine despite contending with a particularly demanding flu strain this season. Speaking on BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast, Gray emphasized the seriousness of the current flu variant and encouraged those eligible to receive their vaccinations promptly. Data indicates that between… Continue reading Health Secretary Neil Gray insists there are 'adequate stocks' of flu vaccine

Thames Water is facing a critical deadline to secure a financial rescue as its debt has soared to nearly £20 billion. The company, which is the largest water and waste provider in the UK, recently returned to profitability following a rise in customer bills in April. Despite this, Thames Water’s available cash reserves are only… Continue reading Thames Water running out of time to secure rescue as debt swells

Broadcaster Gary Lineker has entered into an agreement with Netflix, which will stream his podcast, The Rest is Football, throughout the upcoming World Cup. Initially, Lineker was set to present tournament coverage for the BBC but announced in May that he would be departing the corporation ahead of schedule following controversy related to antisemitism. The… Continue reading Gary Lineker takes The Rest is Footbal podcast to Netflix for 2026 World Cup

Cardiff is considering introducing a tourist levy of £1.30 per night for overnight stays in the city, with the revenue intended to support major events such as the upcoming Oasis reunion concerts. This would mark the capital as the first place in Wales to formally consult the public on the introduction of such a charge.… Continue reading Cardiff's tourist tax to be used for big events 'like Oasis gigs'

The UK Space Agency has announced a £4.6 million investment aimed at accelerating innovative technologies within Scotland’s space sector. A significant portion of this funding—£3.7 million—comes from the Agency’s National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) and will be allocated to four Scottish universities. Their work focuses on cutting-edge projects such as satellite technology and space-based pollution… Continue reading Scottish space sector lands £4.6m investment