Category: UK News

A controversial candidate with a neo-Nazi past, Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who was chosen by the Conservative Party to stand in a local council election next year, has withdrawn his candidacy following widespread criticism. Bonehill-Paine was previously convicted for racially harassing Jewish former Labour MP Luciana Berger in 2016, while he was already serving a prison sentence… Continue reading Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate

Here is a summary of key candidates from the Official Monster Raving Loony Party and their election histories: — ### Howling Laud Hope – **Real name:** Alan Hope – **Elections contested:** 37 parliamentary elections since 1983 – **Notable contests:** Challenged David Cameron in 2010 and Theresa May in 2017 – **Best result:** 2011 Leicester South… Continue reading The serial candidates standing against Farage in Clacton

A committee in the House of Lords has called for pet flea treatments to be withdrawn from general sale, following concerns about their environmental consequences. These spot-on products, which are commonly used to prevent parasites on cats and dogs, are widely accessible to pet owners through supermarkets and online retailers. However, the committee warned that… Continue reading Restrict sale of pet flea treatments, government urged

Joe Marler, the former rugby player, is set to make history as the first celebrity Gladiator on the BBC’s renowned entertainment programme. At 36 years old, Marler, who previously appeared on the initial season of Celebrity Traitors, will take on the Gladiators arena under the name Mauler when the show returns for its fourth series… Continue reading Joe Marler: Traitors star to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator

A woman aged 47 has been taken into custody following an incident where four men were stabbed in Covent Garden, central London, according to the Metropolitan Police. The victims, whose ages range from 34 to 52, were rushed to hospital after emergency services received reports of the attack on Endell Street at approximately 12:30 BST.… Continue reading Woman arrested after four stabbed in central London

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has emphasized the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a key step to reducing the cost of living in the UK. This statement was made ahead of his upcoming discussions with US Senator Marco Rubio. Miliband is currently in Washington for his first official bilateral meeting with Rubio, where… Continue reading Miliband says re-opening Strait of Hormuz 'essential' as he meets Rubio

Paul Gadd, better known by his stage name Gary Glitter, has appeared in court facing four historical sexual offence charges dating back to the late 1970s. Gadd made his court appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court via video link from prison. During the brief hearing, he denied all charges and was remanded in custody, with a… Continue reading Gary Glitter appears in court over historical sex offence charges

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has announced that Sgt Martyn Blake, the Metropolitan Police officer who shot Chris Kaba in Streatham, south London, in 2022, will not face misconduct proceedings. Blake fired the shot that killed 24-year-old Kaba after he attempted to ram police vehicles. Earlier in 2024, Blake was acquitted of murder… Continue reading Met officer who shot Chris Kaba will not face misconduct case

The family of Minnie Moo has expressed profound sorrow following her passing. Through a statement released by Police Scotland, they described their loss as devastating, remembering Minnie as an incredible, beautiful, and brave individual. They have also requested privacy during this deeply painful period. Authorities have confirmed that no other individuals are being sought in… Continue reading Family 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, injured on Arbroath industrial estate

Authorities have confirmed that a body was discovered during efforts to locate a missing teenager off the coast of East Yorkshire. The incident occurred near the South Promenade in Hornsea, where emergency responders were alerted at approximately 18:00 BST on Tuesday after reports indicated that a 13-year-old boy had encountered trouble while swimming. The search… Continue reading Body found in search for boy missing at sea at Hornsea