Category: UK News

Laura Whitmore, the former host of Love Island, has revealed that concerns she had while taking part in Strictly Come Dancing are now emerging. In an interview with The Irish Times, Whitmore stated that she had been manipulated to accept behaviour that was inappropriate. Recently, several celebrities have come forward to discuss their own negative… Continue reading Laura Whitmore: I was gaslighted after raising Strictly concerns

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has issued warnings that those engaging in violent disorder will be punished. This comes after a wave of demonstrations in several cities across England over the weekend, some of which saw incidents of violence. Cooper has stated that she will work alongside police forces to ensure “consequences, arrests and prosecutions” for… Continue reading UK protests: Violence will be punished says Yvette Cooper

The UK Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has stated that criminal disorder and thuggery will not be tolerated. This comes in response to recent far-right protests and anti-fascist demonstrations taking place throughout the country. The demonstrations have seen incidents of violence in some cities, where anti-immigration protesters have thrown bottles, smashed windows, and scuffled with police… Continue reading 'No place on UK streets for criminal disorder and thuggery'

Police have charged two more men in connection with an alleged arson attack against a Ukraine-linked business in London back in March. The total number of suspects has now risen to seven. Earlier this year, two British men were charged with helping a foreign intelligence service in relation to a large fire at an industrial… Continue reading Two men charged over alleged Russia-linked arson plot in London

In the final rowing event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Team GB clinched the gold medal in the men’s eight category after defeating the Netherlands. It was a tense and thrilling match-up, with both teams vying for the top spot on the podium. The British team put in a masterful performance, showcasing their impressive rowing… Continue reading Olympic rowing highlights: Team GB win gold in the Men's eight final

BBC has removed a Children in Need campaign video from its websites as it featured Axel Rudakubana. The teenager is accused of murdering three girls at a dance class and had appeared in the advert 7 years ago, dressed as Doctor Who. It has been revealed that he was contracted through a casting agency. The… Continue reading BBC Children in Need video of Southport suspect removed

In November of 2020, a man named Darren Harris suffered severe burns after accidentally coming into contact with electrical cables that were carrying 11,000 volts of electricity. Harris received burns to his arms, chest, abdomen, and face, requiring several months of specialist treatment at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital. While attempting to steal scrap metal from… Continue reading Man's arms 'exploded' after touching live cables in Wolverhampton

The final day of rowing at the Paris Olympics brought brilliant success for Great Britain, as they powered to a thrilling gold in the men’s eight moments after their women’s crew won bronze. The men’s team had to trade the lead with the Netherlands before surging ahead in the third quarter of the 2,000m race.… Continue reading Olympic rowing: Great Britain win men's eight gold and women's eight bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics

Overnight violence in Sunderland has left three police officers in hospital and resulted in eight arrests. Riot police outside a mosque were targeted with beer cans and bricks, while a nearby Citizens Advice office was set alight. Masked rioters also vandalised the Sunderland Central Police Office. North East Mayor Kim McGuinness called the violence “thuggery”.… Continue reading Sunderland riot: Clean-up after 'thuggery and violence'

Abdullahi Suleman, a prisoner from Cardiff, remains in jail after serving almost five times his original sentence for the robbery of a laptop. In 2005, Suleman was given an Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence, where less serious offenders were getting caught up in the provision. These were given out between 2005 and 2012 to… Continue reading IPP jail sentences: Man's two decades in prison for stealing laptop