Category: UK News

Sir Keir Starmer has frequently expressed his desire for a closer connection with the European Union, a theme that featured in his 2024 general election manifesto, though without detailed specifics. Nearly a year ago, during the first annual UK-EU summit, it was confirmed that the UK is in negotiations with the EU covering key areas… Continue reading Keir Starmer embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer EU ties

At Woolwich Crown Court, three activists from the group Palestine Action were acquitted of violent disorder charges related to a protest at the UK site of an Israeli defense firm. The defendants, Charlotte Head (29), Samuel Corner (23), and Leona Kamio (30), were linked to an incident involving a break-in at the Elbit Systems facility… Continue reading Elbit: Palestine Action activists cleared of violent disorder

A woman involved in a fraud scheme involving counterfeit Oasis concert tickets has been penalized with a fine and a community order. Rosie Slater, 33, from Betley in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, admitted to deceiving 11 people out of £4,000 by selling fake tickets and VIP box access for the band’s Wembley performances through WhatsApp in May.… Continue reading Staffordshire woman fined £40 for £4k sale of fake Oasis tickets

A man from Solihull has been sentenced to five years in prison after throwing his girlfriend from the fourth floor of a tower block. Jordan Herring, aged 22, was found guilty of wounding at Birmingham Crown Court. In addition to this, he had previously been convicted for coercive and controlling behaviour directed at the same… Continue reading Man jailed for throwing girlfriend from Solihull tower block

A recent public inquiry into the tragic 2024 stabbing at a Southport dance class has highlighted a series of “catastrophic” oversights by the family of the perpetrator, Axel Rudakubana, and various support agencies. The report found that numerous opportunities to intervene and prevent the attack were missed, allowing Rudakubana, then 17, to carry out the… Continue reading Parents failed in 'moral duty' to report Southport killer – inquiry

Thomas Partey, a former Arsenal footballer, has pleaded not guilty to two additional rape charges. The 32-year-old appeared at Southwark Crown Court, where he denied accusations of raping a woman in London in December 2020 on two separate occasions. Partey, who transferred from Arsenal to Villarreal last summer, was previously charged in July with five… Continue reading Former Arsenal player Thomas Partey denies two new counts of rape

Hospital admissions resulting from spider bites in England have more than doubled over the past decade, according to data obtained by the Press Association through a freedom of information request. NHS statistics reveal that in 2025, there were 100 hospital visits linked to spider bites, whereas in 2015, the recorded cases numbered just 47. This… Continue reading Spider bite hospital admissions on the rise in England

Delays at European border controls caused by the newly implemented Entry-Exit System (EES) have led to significant disruption for travellers, with some forced to spend substantial amounts of money to return to the UK after missing their flights. Over 100 passengers were unable to board a Manchester-bound EasyJet flight from Milan’s Linate airport on Sunday… Continue reading EasyJet passengers describe new EU border controls 'nightmare'

The rising fuel prices have prompted the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) to seek financial assistance from the Stormont Executive and government. This call comes amid widespread concerns over increasing costs faced by farmers, particularly due to the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran which has driven global fuel costs upwards. Earlier this month, Northern… Continue reading Fuel prices: Farmers ask Stormont for help as they say they face 'crunch'

Four teenagers have been taken into custody following the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy who later died in hospital. The incident occurred near the Ortongate Shopping Centre in Peterborough, close to Riseholme, prompting a significant police response. Cambridgeshire Police received an emergency call shortly before 7 pm on Sunday, reporting that a teenager had been… Continue reading Four teens arrested over Peterborough stabbing of boy