Category: UK News

Former police officer Nerys Lloyd, 39, from Aberavon, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in jail after a tragic incident on the River Cleddau in October 2021, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals during a paddleboard excursion organized by her company, Salty Dog. Lloyd had previously admitted to gross negligence manslaughter… Continue reading Paddleboard firm owner Nerys Lloyd was sacked as PC for fraud claim

Mary McCool reported for BBC Scotland News on the recent spike in temperatures across Scotland, marking it as the hottest day of the year thus far. A peak of 24.4C was recorded in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, surpassing the previous highs of 23.5C in Aviemore and 23.4C in Leuchars, Fife. This April temperature in Aboyne stands as… Continue reading Scotland temperature nudges 25C on hottest day of the year

The United Kingdom may break heat records for the start of May, with temperatures expected to reach 29C in south-east England on Thursday 1 May, making it the hottest start to May on record. This surpasses the previous record of 27.4C set in 1990 at Lossiemouth. Temperatures this week have been significantly higher than the… Continue reading UK weather: Record heat to kick off May as temperatures forecast to hit 29C

BBC News NI journalists Jayne McCormack, Brendan Hughes, and Raymona Crozier reported that the government’s decision not to hold a public inquiry into the killing of a GAA official by the Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF) in 1997 was deemed unlawful by the Court of Appeal in Belfast. Following the court’s ruling, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary… Continue reading Sean Brown: Government to challenge ruling on public inquiry into GAA official's murder

An inquiry has been initiated following the emergence of a parasite infection among 28 individuals who participated in calf and lamb feeding and petting activities at a farm. Public Health Wales, in collaboration with Cardiff and Vale health Board, Vale of Glamorgan Council, and Shared Regulatory Services, is examining instances of cryptosporidium infection in individuals… Continue reading Cowbridge Farm Shop stops lamb feeding after parasite infections

Sam Francis, a political correspondent, reported on a clash between leaders regarding the handling of grooming gang inquiries. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the government of not fulfilling its promise to establish five local investigations into grooming gangs despite the commitment made. Badenoch specifically criticized Sir Keir Starmer for only funding one inquiry in Oldham,… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch accuses government of failure on grooming gangs

A man has been charged with a terrorism offense for allegedly trying to break into the Israeli embassy in west London armed with a knife on Monday. Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, who has no fixed address, faces charges of preparing terrorist acts and two counts of possessing a bladed article, as announced by the Metropolitan… Continue reading Man on terror offence charge after Israel embassy arrest

The government’s net-zero policies are under scrutiny after former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair voiced concerns about the approach to limiting fossil fuels. Blair argued that the current climate change debate has become “irrational,” suggesting that rich countries are reluctant to make financial sacrifices when their impact on global emissions is minimal. Opposition parties have… Continue reading Labour defends net-zero policies after Blair criticism

After being cleared of murder in the shooting of Chris Kaba, the Metropolitan Police officer involved, Sgt Martyn Blake, is now facing a gross misconduct hearing. This decision was confirmed by the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Sgt Blake shot Mr Kaba in the head during an incident in Streatham on… Continue reading Met Police: Officer who shot Chris Kaba dead faces watchdog probe

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, also known as Prince William and Princess Catherine, are spending their final day on the Isle of Mull, engaging with local children and families during an outdoor learning session with forest rangers. This visit comes as they celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary, which coincided with the start of their… Continue reading William and Kate join children on island nature trail in Mull