Category: UK News

A teacher who survived a stabbing by a 13-year-old student in a schoolyard has voiced strong opposition to the idea of equipping school staff with handheld scanners as a means of preventing violence. Liz Hopkin expressed concern that such measures focus too much on detecting weapons rather than stopping incidents before they happen. She emphasized… Continue reading Stabbed teacher says Wales' knife crime plan won't stop violence in schools

Scotland’s mountain snowsports destinations are currently experiencing their most successful winter season in six years. Glenshee ski centre, which opened towards the end of December, reported “fantastic” conditions over the past three weeks. Meanwhile, Glencoe Mountain described this season as the best since the onset of the Covid pandemic in March 2020, and Cairngorm Mountain… Continue reading Bumper ski season but also avalanches in Scotland's snowy hills

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was detained early Thursday morning, around 8 am, but it is important to note that his arrest is unrelated to Virginia Giuffre—the woman who previously accused him of sexual abuse. Instead, the arrest originated from details uncovered in the extensive release of the Jeffrey Epstein files earlier this year, particularly concerning activities during… Continue reading Epstein files could be just tip of the iceberg for Andrew investigation

Ashley Warren, living in Jaywick, Essex, had told police that his XL bully dogs were misunderstood and even claimed they were less aggressive than poodles. However, this portrayal was starkly contradicted by a tragic incident that unfolded days later. On 3 February 2024, while Warren was in London filming a music video, his mother-in-law, Esther… Continue reading The Jaywick XL bully owner whose dog killed his mother-in-law

Global Counsel, the lobbying firm co-founded by Lord Peter Mandelson, is set to enter administration this Friday, according to confirmation from the company. This decision follows reports that key clients severed ties with the firm amid revelations of links to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. These events have led to a severe loss of… Continue reading Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson on brink of collapse

A 23-year-old British man tragically passed away nearly three weeks after being involved in a serious motorcycle accident on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. Tiger Duggan, originally from Milton Keynes but living in Australia with his brother, was left in a coma following the crash on February 1st, which occurred during his birthday… Continue reading Briton from Milton Keynes dead after motorbike crash in Thailand

Dame Antonia Romeo has been named as the new cabinet secretary, the highest-ranking civil servant in the United Kingdom, in an appointment made by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. This historic appointment marks the first time a woman has held the position since the role’s creation over a century ago. Despite past controversies, including multiple… Continue reading Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of UK civil service

A unique collection of personal items connected to Agatha Christie, the renowned English crime writer, is expected to fetch over £1,000 at an upcoming auction. These artifacts belonged to Phyllis Rice, who served as the housekeeper at Christie’s holiday residence, Greenway House, located in Devon. The auction will take place at Wessex Auction Rooms in… Continue reading Agatha Christie's 'insightful' letters being sold

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has become the first senior member of the British Royal Family in modern times to be arrested, marking a deeply striking moment. This development is made even more notable by a rare and direct statement from his brother, King Charles, who declared unequivocally, “Let me state clearly: the law must take its course,”… Continue reading An unprecedented moment for UK – and a former prince

This is a news report about two funeral directors, Richard Elkin and Hayley Bell, who were convicted and jailed for keeping 46 bodies in unrefrigerated conditions and other offences related to the mismanagement of their funeral business in Gosport, Hampshire. Their business was insolvent and operated unethically, leading to distress for the grieving families they… Continue reading Jailed Gosport funeral bosses 'betrayed' trust of bereaved