Category: UK News

Since Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election earlier today, a wave of messages from Labour MPs has highlighted a pivotal moment within the party. These voices, crossing various factions, age groups, and government roles, focus squarely on Sir Keir Starmer — the leader who, less than two years ago, returned Labour to power after… Continue reading Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?

The jury involved in the sexual abuse case against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has paused its deliberations for the weekend and will resume on Monday. The trial, which is taking place at Newry Crown Court, is now in its fourth week. On Thursday morning, Judge Paul Ramsey provided a summary of the case before the jurors… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson: Jury in sex abuse trial sent home for weekend

The Princess of Wales has recently shared her reflections on the challenges posed by an increasingly digital world in an essay inspired by her visit to northern Italy, where she explored early years education. This marked her first overseas engagement following her cancer treatment, during which she spent two days in Reggio Emilia engaging with… Continue reading Kate writes essay on her Italy tour, as new pictures released

Thousands of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers are believed to have fraudulently obtained medical tests while attempting to renew their driving licences. These tests were performed by a company called Doctors on Wheels, which advertised “cheap medicals” carried out by “fully licensed doctors.” However, investigations revealed that unqualified personnel were conducting these assessments in vans… Continue reading HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of a vans

Waleed Saeed, a British-born Muslim man of Somali heritage, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being found guilty of creating over 100 fake social media accounts to blackmail and sexually assault young Muslim men. According to the Metropolitan Police, this case represents the largest instance of “sexploitation” they have handled to date.… Continue reading Rapist who 'catfished' Muslim men on Snapchat and Grindr jailed

At the High Court in Glasgow, prosecutors called on jurors to dismiss the testimony of River City actor Iain Robertson, describing his accounts as “wholly incredible and unreliable,” and urged them to convict him of multiple offences against four women, including a charge of rape. During his closing speech, John Keenan KC emphasized the strength… Continue reading River City actor gave 'unreliable' evidence in rape trial, says prosecutor

Seven additional individuals involved in the Cardiff riots three years ago have received sentences for their roles in the violent unrest, which included the making and use of petrol bombs. The disturbances took place in May 2023 after the tragic deaths of two teenagers, Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, following an e-bike crash… Continue reading Petrol bomb makers among latest to be sentenced over Ely riots

A serious incident occurred near Pontyclun train station where a woman sustained significant injuries after being trapped beneath a fallen telegraph pole in the station’s car park. The event prompted an urgent response from emergency services. South Wales Police confirmed that officers received a call around 12:50 BST on Thursday following reports that two women… Continue reading Woman injured after Pontyclun telegraph pole falls on her

The Scottish Conservatives have celebrated a significant milestone, securing their first Westminster by-election victory north of the border since 1973. This triumph came in the Aberdeen South constituency, previously held by the SNP’s Stephen Flynn, with Tory candidate Douglas Lumsden emerging victorious. The election result was seen as sending a clear signal to both Labour… Continue reading Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP – Badenoch

Two individuals have been sentenced for plotting arson attacks on property and a vehicle associated with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Roman Lavrynovych, a 22-year-old Ukrainian national, received a seven-year prison sentence, while Stanislav Carpiuc, a 27-year-old Romanian-born Ukrainian, was handed a two-year term at the Old Bailey. Lavrynovych was recruited by an unidentified Russian-speaking… Continue reading Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks