Category: UK News

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

Northern Ireland’s veterans commissioner, David Johnstone, has emphasized that former soldiers are not seeking immunity from prosecutions related to the Troubles, but instead desire fairness and a balanced approach. Johnstone highlighted the importance of understanding the wider context surrounding legacy cases and expressed the view that coroner’s inquests may not be the most suitable way… Continue reading Springhill: Soldiers not calling for immunity, says veterans commissioner

The ongoing conflict in the Gulf region, particularly the disruption of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, is triggering severe consequences for global food production, warns Svein Tore Holsether, CEO of Yara, one of the world’s largest fertiliser manufacturers. The blockade and hostilities in this vital shipping lane have led to a significant shortage… Continue reading Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

The chairperson of South East Water (SEW), Chris Train, has resigned following a critical report addressing significant supply problems that left tens of thousands of households without drinking water. Train, who served as the independent non-executive chair since 2022, stepped down amid sharp criticism that described the company’s leadership as an “unaccountable clique.” SEW emphasized… Continue reading South East Water chair resigns after damning report

The text you provided is an analysis of the local elections in London, highlighting key battlegrounds and political dynamics. Key points include: – **Labour dominance in London:** Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan has won three elections in a row. In the 2019 UK general election, Labour won 59 out of 75 London parliamentary seats, effectively wiping… Continue reading Nick Robinson: Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics

Lindsay Foreman, currently imprisoned in Iran’s infamous Evin prison, has found ways to maintain her mental health through activities like reading, walking laps in the prison yard, and practicing yoga when possible. Exercise has long been a crucial coping mechanism for her, yet after 16 months behind bars, she admits the situation is becoming increasingly… Continue reading British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

A recent stabbing incident in Golders Green, north London, left two men hospitalized but stable. The victims, Shloime Rand, aged 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, were attacked in the neighborhood. Authorities apprehended a 45-year-old man named Essa Suleiman, who is currently in custody facing suspicion of attempted murder. Isaac, a volunteer with the community safety… Continue reading 'I held down Golders Green suspect,' says volunteer who grabbed his leg

On Wednesday in Golders Green, London, two Jewish men were victims of a stabbing attack, which authorities are currently investigating as a terrorist act. Among those injured was Shloime Rand, aged 34, who shared his harrowing experience with the BBC, describing his survival as nothing short of a “miracle.” During an interview with BBC special… Continue reading 'God gave me back my life' Golders Green victim tells BBC

A former nurse has revealed at a public inquiry that a mentally ill man responsible for fatal attacks in Nottingham effectively deceived medical staff and outsmarted the healthcare system. Valdo Calocane, who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, was convicted of stabbing to death three individuals—Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates—while also attempting to kill three… Continue reading Killer 'lied, deceived and out-manoeuvred' medical staff – ex-nurse