Category: UK News

The Prince of Wales has taken on the role of patron for the charity associated with the Special Air Service (SAS). He conveyed a profound feeling of honour and respect upon accepting this position, which supports both current members and veterans of this distinguished Army unit. Prince William expressed enthusiasm about assuming the patronage of… Continue reading Prince William 'honoured to become SAS charity patron'

A fatal collision involving two vehicles occurred in Fife late on Friday night, resulting in the death of a 48-year-old woman and injuries to three other individuals. The crash took place at approximately 23:10 on the B981 road, situated between Cluny and the Chapel junction roundabout. The vehicles involved were a black Nissan Qashqai and… Continue reading Woman killed and three passengers injured after Fife crash

Rugby star Meg Jones will spend this Christmas far from home, flying to India to be the maid of honour at her best friend’s wedding. For Meg, this will mark a very different kind of festive season, one filled with nostalgia for her childhood in Cardiff but also overshadowed by painful memories. The city holds… Continue reading Rugby World Cup winner Meg Jones thinking of parents over Christmas

In 2025, Meg Jones achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Rugby World Cup, a triumph marked by personal hardship. The previous year had been especially difficult for her, as she endured the loss of both her parents, who passed away within a few months of each other. This profound grief framed her sporting success… Continue reading Rugby star Meg Jones on grief: 'I wish I had those times again'

A man aged 55 was shot and killed in north-west London, prompting the Metropolitan Police to open a murder investigation. The incident took place on West End Close, Stonebridge, Brent, with officers responding to the shooting at 21:35 GMT on Friday. Despite emergency first aid administered on site, the man was pronounced dead at the… Continue reading Murder inquiry after man, 55, shot in Brent, north-west London

This Christmas travel season is anticipated to witness record-breaking congestion for drivers across the UK, despite improving weather conditions. Alongside the risk of spray and fog on some routes, motorists are urged to prepare thoroughly for their journeys. The RAC predicts an extraordinary 37.5 million leisure trips in the week leading up to Christmas Day… Continue reading Festive travel: will the weather disrupt the Christmas getaway?

Police in Clackmannanshire have made an arrest following the death of a man in the Sauchie area. Authorities were alerted just after midnight on Thursday, when emergency services responded to a call on Gartmorn Road. Upon arrival, officers found William Devaney, aged 40, who was declared deceased at the scene. His death is currently being… Continue reading Murder probe detectives arrest suspect after man found dead

The Home Office has confirmed the closure of Napier Barracks in Folkestone, Kent, a former military site that had been repurposed to accommodate asylum seekers since 2020. The facility, which housed over 300 individuals at its peak, had faced significant criticism, particularly regarding its living conditions. Concerns were heightened during the Covid-19 pandemic, when a… Continue reading Napier Barracks in Folkestone used for housing asylum seekers shuts

Australia is on the verge of securing a decisive victory in the Ashes series following a pivotal performance by Nathan Lyon during the late stages of day four in the third Test at the Adelaide Oval. Lyon’s off-spin was instrumental in breaking England’s resistance, as he dismissed key players including Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, and… Continue reading The Ashes: England on brink of defeat after Nathan Lyon ends Zak Crawley resistance

A year has passed since Abdullah Tanoli stepped in to disarm a knife attacker in Leicester Square, London, saving the life of an 11-year-old girl. Reflecting on the harrowing moment, Abdullah shares the motivations that drove him to act in the face of danger. When first met in August 2024, just hours after the attack,… Continue reading Leicester Square stabbing: Security guard who saved child speaks out