Category: UK News

An 18-year-old male has been formally charged with helping an offender following a suspected arson assault on four ambulances owned by a Jewish charity in Golders Green, located in north London. The individual, Subhan Ahmed from Walthamstow in north-east London, is accused of arranging to scrap his vehicle in a bid to assist others in… Continue reading Teenager charged over Golders Green suspected arson attack

A Glasgow-based auction house, established by television presenter Anita Manning, recently faced criticism for listing human remains for sale. The items included bones and a skull, which were set to be auctioned but were subsequently withdrawn after BBC Scotland News raised concerns. Experts have condemned the sale as “unethical and unacceptable in any form,” suggesting… Continue reading Anita Manning's auction house criticised for offering human remains

A Sikh advocacy group is urging the government to launch a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Henry Nowak. The Sikh Federation, through its political engagement chief Dabinderjit Singh, has addressed letters to key government officials including the Home Secretary, Justice Secretary, and Attorney General, emphasizing concerns over multiple failings linked to… Continue reading Sikh group calls for public inquiry into Henry Nowak's death

A serious stabbing incident occurred in north Belfast on Monday night, resulting in a man being hospitalized with significant injuries. The police responded to the emergency call at around 22:30 BST, arriving on Kinnaird Avenue shortly thereafter. Authorities have arrested one individual in connection with the attack, who is currently in custody as investigations continue.… Continue reading Man taken to hospital with serious injuries following stabbing

A lightning strike caused a house fire in Glanaman, Carmarthenshire, prompting a swift response from a nearby resident who urgently alerted the occupants. Stuart Dunn, a primary school teacher, quickly realized the danger when he saw flames on the roof of his neighbour’s property late at night. The owner was asleep downstairs with her dog… Continue reading Glanaman man saves neighbours after lightning strikes roof and fire spreads

Twenty-year-old Mide Awosika believed she had found her perfect flat last summer before beginning a new academic term at Queen Mary University in London. Alongside two flatmates, she paid a hefty deposit of £12,000 for a four-bedroom property located in Poplar, east London. However, on the day they were meant to move in, no keys… Continue reading Scam flat rental costs would-be tenants thousands in lost deposits

An expert report commissioned by Calderdale Council into Skircoat Lodge, a children’s home in Halifax, West Yorkshire, has revealed disturbing findings about the environment within the institution. According to the report prepared by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in 1994, any child placed at the home was “likely to… Continue reading Skircoat Lodge Halifax children's home abuse prompts 135 compensation claims

Over the summer of 2025, more than 300 migrants from Iraqi Kurdistan attempting to reach the UK were abducted in Libya, subjected to torture, and faced threats of forced kidney extraction, according to investigations by the BBC. These young men were captured by a militia group that demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) from each… Continue reading ‘Pay ransom or lose a kidney’: Illegal migrants bound for UK kidnapped in Libya

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has announced that it is actively communicating with West Ham United and intends to invoke its statutory authority to urgently gather information from club co-owner David Sullivan. This action follows serious allegations that raise questions about Sullivan’s suitability to hold his position under the Owners, Directors and Senior Executives (ODSE)… Continue reading Regulator 'in contact' with West Ham after David Sullivan allegations

This is a summary of a case involving allegations of modern slavery and mistreatment of Ghanaian migrant fishermen aboard the Scottish fishing trawler *Sea Lady*, operated by TN Trawlers based in Annan, Scotland. **Key points:** – **Victims:** Joshua Amissah and other Ghanaian fishermen were employed on the *Sea Lady* under harsh conditions. – **Abuse:** The… Continue reading He told us we were slaves – The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler