Category: UK News

The solicitor general has referred the sentence given to Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. This move indicates a challenge to the length of the punishment imposed on Digwa. On 1 June, 23-year-old Digwa was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum… Continue reading Henry Nowak killer sentence sent to Court of Appeal

Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, has condemned reports suggesting that police instructed nurses from minority backgrounds to show identification to masked individuals before entering their workplace. She described such incidents as “disgusting.” These claims have prompted calls for further investigation as concerns grow about the safety and treatment of healthcare workers amid recent unrest.… Continue reading Reports nurses advised to show ID to masked men 'vile and disgusting' – O'Neill

A serious incident occurred at the Partou Sunny Days Nursery and Pre-school located on Vale Road, in the Whitby area of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Shortly before 09:55 BST, a car crashed through a fence into the nursery’s outdoor playground area, resulting in injuries to children present at the scene. Among those affected, a two-year-old boy… Continue reading Boy, 2, seriously hurt as car crashes into nursery playground

Reform UK has revealed plans to introduce a tax on companies that hire foreign workers, aiming to reduce the National Insurance (NI) contributions employers pay on their British employees if the party wins the upcoming general election. The intention behind this policy is to encourage businesses to prioritize British workers over migrant labor, with the… Continue reading Reform UK pledges new tax on firms hiring foreign workers

The UK government has revealed plans to prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that this restriction is set to be implemented in early 2027. He emphasized that keeping younger users off these platforms is “the right step for Britain” and the most effective… Continue reading When will social media ban start, and which platforms are affected?

A mother who lost her son and has since been advocating for social media reform has welcomed the government’s proposed ban on social media use by children under 16, calling it “fantastic.” Ellen Roome, whose son Jools Sweeney passed away in 2022, expressed cautious optimism about the new regulations. While acknowledging that the ban may… Continue reading Social media ban for under-16s 'fantastic' says Ellen Roome

This year’s Download Festival marked a significant milestone by featuring, for the first time since its inception and that of its predecessor Monsters Of Rock, a female-fronted band as the headliner. The honor went to Linkin Park, who closed the event on Sunday night with a memorable and dynamic performance. Despite the ongoing debates surrounding… Continue reading Download 2026: Linkin Park ignore the noise with triumphant set

A man living in the Rathcoole estate of County Antrim has been left fearing for his life after a series of racially motivated attacks culminating in his car being set ablaze. Originally from Nigeria, the victim, who wishes to remain anonymous, expressed deep regret about moving to Northern Ireland to pursue his studies, citing years… Continue reading Rathcoole: Man who suffered 'racially-motivated' attack says he regrets moving to NI

A planned visit to Belfast by a United States maritime training ship has been cancelled following recent unrest in the city. The vessel, known as the Empire State VII, was scheduled to dock at Belfast Harbour for a four-day stay this week, bringing approximately 500 maritime cadets to the area. The training ship is operated… Continue reading USA sea cadets cancel Belfast stop-off over NI disorder

A tragic incident unfolded on 31 May when thirteen-year-old Palwasha Akbar drowned while celebrating her birthday with her family at the River Wharfe in Burnsall, North Yorkshire. Although she was rescued from the water, she later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. Palwasha was meant to turn 14 the following day, a milestone that, according… Continue reading Father of Bradford girl who drowned at Burnsall says family in 'agony'