Category: UK News

Northern Ireland’s Police Ombudsman, Marie Anderson, is facing an investigation by an English police force over an alleged incident that occurred at her home in Holywood last month. Although no details of the incident were disclosed, it occurred over a two-day period. The Northern Ireland Police Service (PSNI) has requested that West Midlands Police lead… Continue reading Marie Anderson: Investigation at home of NI police watchdog

The recent parliamentary by-election in Mid Bedfordshire has made history as the seat, which had been held by the Tories since 1931, was won by Labour. The by-election was necessitated by the resignation of former Conservative cabinet minister and MP Nadine Dorries. Alistair Strathern of the Labour party won the seat with a 1,192 majority,… Continue reading Labour wins Mid Bedfordshire seat from Tories

The Labour party has won the Tamworth by-election, overturning a Conservative majority of over 19,000 votes. Sarah Edwards, the new Labour MP for Tamworth, won by a margin of 1,316 votes with a 35.95% turnout. Edwards claimed that the people of Tamworth had “voted for Labour’s positive vision” and sent a clear message to Rishi… Continue reading Labour overturn 19,000 Tory majority for 'historic' Tamworth win

Turkey farmers are hoping for a better festive season this year after a drop in cases of a virulent strain of bird flu that caused culls and shortages last year. Figures show 16 new outbreaks of bird flu have been reported since August in the UK, compared to nearly 90 during the same period last… Continue reading Christmas hope for turkey farmers as bird flu cases drop

Official data released last week showed councils across England spent more than ever before on tackling homelessness, forcing many councils into bankruptcy with the surge in temporary accommodation. BBC News visited Hastings in East Sussex where 500 families are in temporary accommodation, a situation that threatens to bankrupt the local council. According to locals, housing… Continue reading Rising tide of homelessness could bankrupt seaside town

Actor Robert Carlyle, best known for his iconic roles such as Trainspotting’s psychotic Begbie, has revealed that he never thought he would play a Conservative prime minister on screen. However, the actor is currently playing the character of Prime Minister Robert Sutherland in the third season of the political drama series, COBRA, created for Sky… Continue reading Robert Carlyle: 'Playing a Tory PM was never on the agenda'

The public has been eagerly awaiting the results of two House of Commons by-elections, with counting currently underway. In Mid Bedfordshire, former Conservative Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries previously held the seat, but she decided to step down from the role. Meanwhile, in Staffordshire, Chris Pincher – a former deputy chief whip – also departed his… Continue reading Why are two by-election counts under way?

During the severe red weather warning in eastern Scotland, a woman’s body was found in a river in Angus. On Thursday, Storm Babet caused destruction in the region, with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds posing a threat to life. The 57-year-old woman was swept into the Water of Lee in Glen Esk during the… Continue reading Woman swept into Angus river dies during red weather alert

The introduction of a 20mph speed limit could result in some bus routes in north Wales being modified or cut, according to Arriva Buses Wales. The company warned the limit had affected the punctuality of services, with several routes now taking up to 12 additional minutes each way. Arriva said it was currently reviewing its… Continue reading North Wales bus route cuts considered over 20mph limit

The UK government has confirmed that nine British nationals were killed in the sudden Hamas attack on Israel on 7th October. A further seven are missing, some of whom are believed to be dead or held captive in Gaza. Details of the nine fatalities have emerged gradually since the attack. Yonatan Rapoport, who was British-Israeli,… Continue reading The UK nationals killed in Hamas attacks on Israel