Category: UK News

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has acknowledged that three patients died after not receiving appropriate follow-up care after having a colonoscopy. Six patients suffered harm between 2020 and 2022 when they were not given adequate care following the procedure. The male consultant responsible was suspended, though he subsequently resigned before disciplinary proceedings began. The health… Continue reading Three patients die after colonoscopy care failures in Glasgow

During the Labour Party’s conference, a man was arrested for showering Sir Keir Starmer with glitter as he prepared to give his speech. The protest was orchestrated by People Demand Democracy, a campaign group advocating for electoral reform and using disruptive tactics to push their message across. The protester, wearing a T-shirt with the campaign’s… Continue reading Keir Starmer speech disrupted as protester glitter-bombs Labour leader

A woman has tragically died at a fundraising event for a Welsh rugby club after choking on a marshmallow at the age of just 37. The Beddau RFC, where the incident occurred, paid tribute to the victim, who they described as a “wonderful wife, mother and daughter”. The incident took place during a bingo fundraiser… Continue reading Woman dies choking on marshmallows at rugby club

Scientists have successfully created gene-edited chickens that are partially resistant to avian influenza, or bird flu. The research team identified three genes that are crucial for the bird flu virus to reproduce in chickens and then made two small changes to one of those genes using a gene-editing technique. While the birds still weren’t completely… Continue reading Bird flu: Scientists see gene editing hope for immune chickens

Vladimar Kovac, a driver from Carrowshee Park in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, who drank at least five glasses of vodka before causing a high-speed collision, has been informed he faces a “significant” sentence. The accident resulted in the death of Barry McManus, a new father. Kovac appeared at Dungannon Crown Court and pleaded guilty to causing… Continue reading Driver admits killing man after drinking five glasses of vodka

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is currently conducting an investigation into the death of a man who fell and hit his head during a search undertaken by London’s Metropolitan Police. Omar Bachir, aged 45, was arrested outside the Stratford Magistrates’ Court after reports emerged that he was threatening security staff. Following his arrest,… Continue reading Met Police investigated by watchdog after man dies

Former sergeant Brian Henry, who was responsible for failing to log a call about a deadly crash on the M9 that resulted in the deaths of John Yuill and Lamara Bell back in 2015, has revealed at a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) that he cannot explain his mistake. Henry put the mistake down to human… Continue reading M9 officer says fatal crash 'lives with me every day'

After the death of an 18-year-old trans man, Axel Matters, who took his own life, a coroner has concluded that the mental health and social care services contributed to his passing due to neglect. Axel, who lived in Brighton and was considered to be at “exceptional risk” of self-harm, was discharged from the hospital without… Continue reading Axel Matter: Neglect contributed to trans teen's death – coroner

The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland have been confirmed as hosts for the 2028 European Championship, according to Uefa. The joint bid was unopposed after Turkey withdrew to focus on a joint bid with Italy for Euro 2032. The UK and Ireland were approved as candidates for the Euro 202 Read the full article… Continue reading UK and Ireland confirmed as Euro 2028 hosts

Amid ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza, the safety of the UK’s Jewish community is a top priority, according to Foreign Secretary James Cleverly. He said that Jews in the UK have historically been targeted inappropriately in response to Middle Eastern actions. In London, students at a Jewish school were told they did not have… Continue reading Safety for UK's Jewish community a priority, says Cleverly