Category: UK News

The UK government plans to give final approval of onshore wind farms to ministers rather than leaving the decisions to local councils, according to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. The move is part of the government’s action plan to reach 95% clean energy in the UK by 2030. The government also plans to give more power… Continue reading Miliband unveils energy plan with new powers over wind farms

A victim of stalking by her driving instructor has called for more protection for learner drivers following her ordeal. The victim, who started taking lessons from instructor Ashley Watson when she was 17 and living in foster care, says he started off friendly and then would not leave her alone, stalking her even after she… Continue reading 'My driving instructor stalker made my life hell'

The Financial Times reports that European members of Nato may increase their defence spending target to 3% of GDP in anticipation of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Due to the current spending levels being viewed as inadequate to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, this proposal could be introduced at Nato’s annual… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Nato considers 3% target and 'Andrew's links to China spy'

Police forces in England and Wales have warned to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper that neighbourhood police officers, who are a government priority, are at risk of being cut should further funding not be announced. Nearly a quarter of police forces in the country have urged Cooper to underwrite the costs of pay rises and higher employer taxes when… Continue reading Police chiefs call on ministers to guarantee funding

Reports of theft and robbery on trains and at stations across Britain rose by 58% between 2018 and 2023, according to data from British Transport Police (BTP). London accounted for the majority of the incidents, but hotspots were also identified in Birmingham, Essex, Kent and Manchester. Convictions in relation to the 23,683 cases recorded in… Continue reading 'Train phone snatcher stole £21,000 from my bank apps'

Penny Lancaster, the wife of singer Sir Rod Stewart, has said she was a “victim” and “witness” of “bullying” by her former Celebrity MasterChef co-star, Gregg Wallace. Lancaster’s comments come after Sir Rod accused Wallace of being an “ill-mannered bully” in a public post last month. Wallace resigned from MasterChef two weeks ago while the… Continue reading Penny Lancaster says Gregg Wallace intimidated and distressed people on set

Max George, a member of The Wanted boyband, has been forced to spend Christmas in hospital following tests that revealed he has “some issues” with his heart. The 36-year-old, who gained fame as part of the band in the early 2010s with bandmates Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Siva Kaneswaran, was taken to… Continue reading The Wanted star Max George in hospital with 'heart issues'

A fairground ride at Centenary Square in Birmingham city centre experienced a “failure and crash” that resulted in two women being hospitalized, according to West Midlands Police. Emergency services, including officers and paramedics, responded to reports of an issue with the ride, called the City Flyer ride and operated by Danter Attractions, at around 7:29… Continue reading Woman in hospital as Birmingham fair ride 'dropped to ground'

An inquiry has revealed that Lucy Letby was not reported to the nursing regulator despite concerns she may have been killing babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Doctors had raised concerns to hospital bosses in June 2016 following the deaths of two triplet boys on the neonatal unit. However, a referee was not made… Continue reading Thirlwall Inquiry: No evidence to refer Lucy Letby to watchdog, inquiry told

A pair of Animal Rising activists have been sentenced for their role in milk-pouring stunts at two luxury goods department stores in central London. At Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, 28-year-old Sofia Fernandes Pontes and 42-year-old Stephen Bone were handed community orders. Both admitted to charges of theft and criminal damage arising from the incidents… Continue reading Animal rights activists sentenced for milk spill stunts in London