Category: UK News

Joanna Cherry, a former SNP Member of Parliament, has demanded an independent investigation into how Peter Murrell, the party’s ex-chief executive, managed to steal over £400,000. Cherry has heavily criticised Nicola Sturgeon, the former first minister and Murrell’s estranged wife, accusing her of displaying “a remarkable lack of curiosity” about financial irregularities within the party.… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon showed 'lack of curiosity' over missing funds, Cherry says

BP has abruptly removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, amid serious concerns including allegations of “bullying” and an “overbearing” attitude, according to sources familiar with the matter. The oil company formally cited breaches in key governance standards, oversight, and conduct as reasons behind the immediate dismissal. Manifold’s tenure at BP was notably brief, having joined the… Continue reading 'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal

A 67-year-old woman has been found guilty of causing the death of her five-year-old stepdaughter by scalding her in a hot bath back in 1978. Janice Nix was convicted of manslaughter in the case involving Andrea Bernard, who was subjected to the punishment in Thornton Heath, south London, nearly fifty years ago. Despite Nix’s denial… Continue reading Janice Nix guilty of the 1978 manslaughter of young stepdaughter

A Sudanese man has admitted to charges related to the deaths of four migrants attempting to cross the English Channel. Alnour Mohamed Ali, aged 27, pleaded guilty to endangering life after two men and two women lost their lives while trying to board a small boat in France on 9 April. The incident took place… Continue reading Man pleads guilty over deaths of four migrants trying to cross channel

Corey Edwards, who previously stood as a candidate for Reform UK in the Senedd elections, has been appointed as a special adviser to the party’s Welsh leader, Dan Thomas. Edwards resigned from his candidacy just before the election after a photograph surfaced showing him seemingly performing a Nazi salute. The image, published by Nation.Cymru, featured… Continue reading Corey Edwards: Man who appeared to do Nazi salute becomes Reform adviser

During the first day of practice at the Isle of Man TT festival, a motorbike racer crashed into a crowd of spectators, resulting in two individuals being urgently airlifted to the UK for specialized medical treatment. Organizers confirmed that six additional spectators, along with the rider involved, have since been released from the hospital. The… Continue reading Two people receive specialist care after Isle of Man TT crash

The Prime Minister has announced that the sentences given to boys involved in the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be reviewed by the Court of Appeal. This announcement follows concerns about the length and nature of the sentences handed down. The victims, aged 15 and 14 at the time, were attacked in separate… Continue reading Sentences for boys spared jail after raping teenage girls referred to Court of Appeal

On Bank Holiday Monday, three teenagers lost their lives in separate incidents at popular natural locations across England amid record-breaking temperatures. Police forces from West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, and Warwickshire all confirmed the deaths after the young individuals were pulled from open water. These tragic events came shortly after the drowning of a 15-year-old boy… Continue reading Three teens dead after being pulled from water at beauty spots

Peter Murrell is due to be sentenced next month at the High Court of Justiciary in Scotland over embezzlement charges. Unlike England, Scotland does not have formal sentencing guidelines for such offences, so the court will likely refer to past rulings to determine the appropriate punishment. The High Court holds the authority to impose life… Continue reading Peter Murrell sentence: How long could former SNP chief executive spend in prison?

The Green Party has revealed that Sarah Wakefield will represent them in the upcoming Makerfield by-election. Wakefield, who currently serves as a councillor on Manchester City Council, was selected after the party’s initial nominee, Chris Kennedy, decided to pull out of the contest. This by-election is scheduled for 18 June following the announcement that Labour… Continue reading Green Party announces new Makerfield by-election candidate