Category: UK News

An anti-immigration protest in Belfast on Saturday led to violent protests, resulting in damage to Mohammed Idris’ Bash café. Idris said he will not reopen the café after its second attack in recent years. Last year, his computer repair shop on Sandy Row in Belfast was completely destroyed. The protests grew violent when a group… Continue reading Belfast: 'My life is threatened – there is no hope here'

A new art piece believed to be by Banksy has emerged on a building in Kew Green, Richmond. The artwork depicts a mountain goat perched on a ledge with rocks falling from behind it. Banksy confirmed the piece was his work by sharing a picture of it on his Instagram account, which he has previously… Continue reading Banksy goat artwork appears on west London building

A tragic fire broke out in Wirral, killing an eight-year-old boy and injuring three others. The blaze started in the early hours of Sunday morning on Keele Close, according to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS). Ground floor of the house was on fire when the crews arrived. Three people were outside, having leapt from… Continue reading Wirral: Boy, 8, dies and three injured in house fire

There is concern that a shortage of the diabetes drug Ozempic could lead to a rise in the use of fake weight-loss injections, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned. The product, which is licensed for treating diabetes, has become popular for weight loss. However, it is not currently licensed for that purpose. There are reports… Continue reading Pharmacists warn over fake weight loss jabs

The Northern Ireland Assembly has been called for recall after violent clashes erupted in Belfast following an anti-immigration demonstration. The Alliance Party submitted a recall petition which requires the support of 30 members. A number of businesses were attacked and set on fire during the protests on Saturday. Justice Minister Naomi Long slammed the violence, stating that some… Continue reading Belfast anti-immigration violence sparks call for Stormont recall

Violent disorder erupted outside a hotel in Tamworth, Staffordshire, on Sunday night. A group had gathered outside the Holiday Inn Express, where asylum seekers had been housed, and threw petrol bombs and fireworks at officers. One policeman suffered a broken arm. The disorder lasted over three hours, and three petrol bombs were used to start… Continue reading Tamworth: Work begins to ID Holiday Inn petrol bomb rioters

Over the past weekend, more than 150 people were arrested after violent disorder broke out in towns and cities across the UK, which has prompted Downing Street to hold an emergency response meeting on Monday. The meeting will update the government on the violent unrest and the response that is anticipated in the coming days.… Continue reading UK protests: No 10 to hold Cobra meeting over escalating violence

Merseyside faith leaders have called for calm and unity in the aftermath of the Southport knife attack. The statement follows violent incidents throughout England since the 29 July attack, which left three schoolgirls dead and ten others seriously injured. Merseyside’s faith leaders urged people to remember that there is much more that unites than divides… Continue reading Faith leaders urge communities to 'remember what unites us'

Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr, both of Team GB, put themselves in the running for Olympic gold medals during their respective events at Stade de France. Hodgkinson, aged 22, breezed through her women’s 800m semi-final in 1 minute 56.86 seconds, qualifying fastest overall. Unfortunately, her teammates Jemma Reekie and Phoebe Gill could not qualify for… Continue reading Paris Olympics 2024: Keely Hodgkinson & Josh Kerr keep gold medal bids on course

A rape survivor has expressed disgust at a prison in south Wales for its failure to keep victims safe. Rieve Nesbitt-Marr, 21, waived her right to anonymity to reveal that she had received seven letters within 10 months from her rapist, despite repeatedly pleading with authorities to intervene. HMP Parc in Bridgend was already facing… Continue reading Parc Prison: Victim sent letters from her rapist behind bars