Category: UK News

Senior executives at the Co-op, the longstanding member-owned food and services group, have voiced serious concerns regarding what they describe as a “toxic culture” permeating the organization’s leadership. Despite the Co-op’s reputation for upholding strong ethical principles across its 180 years of operation, some senior staff members expressed feelings of “fear and alienation,” fearing repercussions… Continue reading Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top

A disruption to the water supply at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry has occurred due to a burst water main, necessitating the distribution of bottled water to patients by hospital staff. The issue arose from a damaged pipe located on Glenshane Road, but NI Water (NIW) has now completed the necessary repairs. Despite this, the high… Continue reading Altnagelvin: Burst water main affects hospital's water supply

Ross and Jill Darbyshire, a couple living near Llangollen in Denbighshire, have found themselves in a distressing situation, fearing that the hillside behind their cottage might collapse onto their home at any moment. On the night of January 28, they heard a loud crashing noise from the rear of their property and later noticed significant… Continue reading Llangollen couple scared to fall asleep in case rockfall crushes their home

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged his unwavering commitment to the country despite a turbulent day in politics marked by calls for his resignation from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar. Speaking at a community centre in Hertfordshire, Sir Keir emphasized his dedication to fighting for those disadvantaged by a system he described as broken.… Continue reading I will never walk away, says Keir Starmer after facing pressure to quit

Pam Duncan-Glancy, who has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) since 2021, has had the Labour whip withdrawn amid an ongoing investigation into her connections with a convicted sex offender. This development follows her decision to step down from her role as the party’s education spokesperson last December. She also announced her… Continue reading Scottish Labour suspends MSP Pam Duncan Glancy

Fourteen years ago, Dacre defended Associated Newspapers at the Leveson Inquiry into press standards, addressing the newspaper’s use of private investigators to gather information. At that time, he responded to questions about the extent and methods employed by the paper in its information-gathering practices. Returning to court on Tuesday, Dacre faced similar questioning from David… Continue reading Former Daily Mail editor tells hacking trial allegations are 'preposterous'

Lord Doyle issued an apology, acknowledging a significant lapse in judgment: “To have not ceased support ahead of a judicial conclusion was a clear error of judgement for which I apologise unreservedly.” He admitted that those who trusted Morton’s assurances were mistaken and emphasized that he never sought to downplay the gravity of the crimes… Continue reading Ex-Labour comms chief Lord Doyle suspended over links to sex offender

A 29-year-old man has been convicted for the murder of a five-month-old baby boy, Jensen-Lee Dougal, who died after sustaining severe brain injuries caused by violent shaking. The infant, described by his mother Jordan Dougal as a “happy baby” adored by his family, passed away on 31 March 2024. The injuries were inflicted by Thomas… Continue reading Man found guilty of murdering five-month-old baby in Swansea

Authorities in north-west London are actively searching for a teenager believed to be responsible for stabbing two boys at Kingsbury High School. The Metropolitan Police were alerted at around 12:40 GMT after reports emerged that a 13-year-old boy had sustained stab wounds on the school premises. Further investigations revealed that a second victim, a 12-year-old… Continue reading Two boys stabbed at Kingsbury High School in Barnet, London

A teenager has been handed a life sentence with a minimum imprisonment period of 13 years after being convicted of the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross. The tragic incident took place on 21 January 2025, when Leo was stabbed in the stomach while walking home from school in Birmingham. At the time of the attack,… Continue reading Teen who murdered 12-year-old schoolboy Leo Ross sentenced