Category: UK News

The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre CIC recently experienced the theft of two of its birds, though one has since been recovered, according to the centre’s owner. Between 17:00 GMT on Thursday and 07:00 on Friday, a gyr falcon and a striated caracara were stolen from the rescue facility located at Winnards Perch in Cornwall.… Continue reading Two birds of prey stolen from Cornish rescue centre

Sian Cullen recently made the decision to sell an unusual piece she once purchased on social media: an interrogation chair accompanied by a matching cage. The Nottingham-based history enthusiast, who studied at Nottingham University, explained that her interest lies particularly in the darker and more macabre aspects of history. The chair and cage have been… Continue reading 'I'm selling my torture chair so I can move house'

The Sunday Times reports that Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to reform the UK’s asylum regulations by extending the time required for refugees to attain settled status from five to ten years. Alongside this, the government is expected to confirm a shorter waiting period for individuals who arrive legally, details of which will be unveiled… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: End of 'golden ticket' asylum rules and Labour leadership talk

Conor Benn claimed a unanimous decision victory over Chris Eubank Jr in their recent rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, avenging his earlier defeat in a bout that reignited the historic rivalry between their fathers from 35 years ago. Unlike their first encounter, which was a thrilling back-and-forth battle, Benn controlled the fight from the outset,… Continue reading Eubank vs Benn 2: What next for Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn & will there be trilogy fight?

The UK government is set to introduce significant changes to its asylum policy, with new rules requiring people granted asylum to wait 20 years before applying to settle permanently. These reforms, announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, aim to discourage illegal migration and reduce the number of small boat crossings and asylum applications. Under the… Continue reading Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently under asylum reforms

Conor Benn delivered a commanding performance to gain revenge over his longtime rival Chris Eubank Jr., securing a unanimous decision win in their rematch held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Having lost their previous encounter in April on points, Eubank appeared cautious throughout this fight and struggled to respond to Benn’s powerful and aggressive approach. By… Continue reading Eubank vs Benn 2: Conor Benn masterclass crushes Chris Eubank Jr in rematch

An 18-year-old man from Newbridge, Caerphilly county, has been formally charged in connection with a serious incident involving two women. Cameron Cheng faces charges of murder relating to a 17-year-old girl and attempted murder concerning another woman. Additionally, he has been charged with possession of a bladed article. He is scheduled to appear at Newport… Continue reading Cefn Fforest: Man, 18, charged with murder of 17-year-old girl

A tragic incident occurred on the River Tees at Barnard Castle, County Durham, when a 20-year-old woman lost her life while kayaking. The young woman encountered difficulties in the water shortly before 2 p.m. GMT. Emergency responders, including coastguards and members of the Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team, conducted an extensive search… Continue reading Woman, 20, dies while kayaking on river at Barnard Castle

A fire erupted in a six-storey commercial building located in Glasgow city centre, prompting partial closure of a major street. The incident occurred on West Nile Street, where emergency services responded promptly. According to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), seven fire appliances alongside specialized teams were dispatched to tackle the blaze, arriving on… Continue reading Firefighters tackle six-storey building blaze in Glasgow

The collapse of Blue Islands, a Jersey-based airline employing approximately 100 staff, has left many passengers stranded. The company announced on Friday that it had ceased operations and canceled all bookings, displacing over 1,000 travelers. In response, several airlines have mobilized efforts to provide “rescue flights” to accommodate those affected, with Aurigny and Loganair adding… Continue reading Blue Islands: Aurigny and Loganair step in to rescue passengers