Category: UK News

The Real Greek restaurant group has narrowly avoided going under after an acquisition deal by the owners of Cote Brasserie. Karali Group, which completed the purchase of the Cote Brasserie chain late last year, has agreed to acquire 19 of the 28 Real Greek locations, preventing the Mediterranean dining chain from entering administration. Earlier, The… Continue reading The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner

A substantial World War Two bomb discovered at a construction site in Southway, Plymouth, was safely detonated through a controlled explosion earlier today. The device, identified as a German SC250 air-dropped bomb, was declared “made safe” by Plymouth City Council at 11:20. However, a security cordon remained in place until 13:45 while officials undertook thorough… Continue reading WW2 German bomb detonated after Plymouth building site discovery

Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, has issued an apology after sharing a social media post that criticised police officers for their handling of the suspect’s arrest in the Golders Green incident. The post that Polanski reposted on X accused the officers of “repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head… Continue reading Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising police

Richard Manville, who has spent his entire life in the United Kingdom, has decided to relocate from Salford to Israel, citing the unbearable levels of antisemitism he experiences in Britain. Identifying himself as a proud secular Jew, Richard shared with the BBC’s Judith Moritz that the decision to leave was deeply emotional and difficult, as… Continue reading Manchester born and bred, but moving to Israel

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found no widespread evidence of price-gouging by fuel retailers in the aftermath of the US-Israel conflict involving Iran. According to the watchdog, average profit margins on fuel remained largely steady between February and March, showing no significant increases despite concerns raised earlier. Retailers faced criticism from the… Continue reading No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, says watchdog

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has faced strong criticism after sharing a video on social media opposing changes to the Legacy Act. The clip controversially included historical footage from Bloody Sunday, depicting soldiers entering the Bogside area of Londonderry on 30 January 1972. This was a tragic event during which British troops shot dead thirteen… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch criticised over use of Bloody Sunday footage

In Plymouth, a loud explosion was reported as bomb disposal teams successfully neutralized a 250-kilogram World War II bomb. The device posed a significant danger, prompting authorities to take immediate action to ensure public safety. As a precaution, over 1,200 households were evacuated from the surrounding area. Residents were temporarily relocated to the Southway Youth… Continue reading Watch: Moment of explosion as WW2 bomb disarmed in Plymouth

James Holder, co-founder of the fashion brand Superdry, has been found guilty of raping a woman. The 54-year-old businessman was convicted following a five-day trial held at Gloucester Crown Court in Cirencester. His case was decided by a jury composed of seven men and five women. During the proceedings, Recorder David Chidgey denied Holder’s request… Continue reading Superdry co-founder James Holder guilty of rape

The driver involved in the tragic car crash on the grounds of a south-west London school in 2023, which resulted in the deaths of two eight-year-old girls, has now been formally charged by prosecutors. Claire Freemantle was driving a Land Rover that breached the railings surrounding The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon during a celebration… Continue reading Woman charged over fatal Wimbledon school crash

Essa Suleiman, a 45-year-old man, has appeared in court facing charges of attempted murder following an attack in Golders Green, north London, where two Jewish men were stabbed on Wednesday. The victims, Shloime Rand, aged 34, and Moshe Shine, aged 76, sustained serious injuries and required hospital treatment. The Metropolitan Police have classified the attack… Continue reading Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men