Category: UK News

An internal investigation has been launched by the Leicestershire Police after three officers have been implicated for potential misconduct over their contact with triple killer Valdo Calocane. The triple murder occurred on June 13, 2023, where Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and 65-year-old Ian Coates were victims. The incident was referred to the… Continue reading Officers face misconduct probe over contact with Valdo Calocane

Frank Cottrell-Boyce, a novelist and screenwriter, has been named the new children’s laureate. The role involves championing reading and children’s books, which he will do from this year until 2026. Cottrell-Boyce said he was “so proud” to hold the position, adding that writing and reading had transformed his life. Joseph Coelho, whose Luna Loves picture… Continue reading Frank Cottrell-Boyce named new children's laureate

The principal of Cabragh Primary School in County Tyrone, Louise Quinn, has spoken out about the bad smell emanating from a nearby compost factory that is impacting the children’s wellbeing. The rural school is located around a mile away from the Northway Mushrooms plant where local residents have protested about the bad smell and the… Continue reading Compost factory smell 'affecting our children’s lives'

After undergoing surgery 10 days ago due to a back issue, Andy Murray has decided to skip this year’s solo competition at Wimbledon and instead focus his farewell on the doubles alongside his older brother Jamie. Murray, who won the championship in both 2013 and 2016, was anticipated to square off against Tomas Machac from… Continue reading Wimbledon 2024: Andy Murray to miss men's singles but set to play in doubles

The annual rate of shop prices increased by only 0.2% in June compared to 0.6% in May, thanks to TVs discounted for the Euros football tournament, with cheaper coffee and butter also helping. Food inflation continued to slow to 2.5% from May’s 3.2%, according to research firm NielsenIQ and the British Retail Consortium. Sainsbury’s reported… Continue reading Cheap TVs ahead of Euros help slow price inflation

Stormont’s Agriculture and Environment Minister, Andrew Muir, is said to be on the verge of approving a range of actions to address the issues facing Lough Neagh. The Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan has been under the consideration of the Northern Ireland Executive since mid-June. However, ministerial agreement has not yet been reached. Several… Continue reading Lough Neagh plan of action to be outlined

According to data obtained by BBC News, almost 1.8 million people in the UK are currently in at least £50,000 of student debt. Among these, more than 61,000 have balances over £100,000, whilst another 50 people each owe more than £200,000. The highest debt that the Student Loans Company is aware of now exceeds £250,000.… Continue reading Student loans: Almost 1.8 million owe more than £50,000

As the UK general election campaign heats up, key issues such as the NHS, the economy and immigration dominate the headlines and the parties’ manifestos. However, some topics that matter to voters barely receive a mention in the campaign literature. Respondents to the BBC’s Your Voice, Your Vote initiative have highlighted issues such as litter… Continue reading Election issues you've raised that barely get a manifesto mention

Tuesday’s front pages highlight various election-related reports. The Times features an interview with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, in which he says that a large majority for his party will be better for the country. Sir Keir mentions that this means the party can “roll up our sleeves and get on with the change we need”. Ed… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Postal vote chaos' and Trump has 'broad immunity'

Residents of Mayhill in Swansea are talking about issues affecting them ahead of the general election. Anti-social behaviour, childcare costs, and drug misuse are among the concerns raised. It’s been three years since the area was hit by violence, with cars set alight, homes vandalised, and police attacked during two hours of rioting. Eighteen people… Continue reading Mayhill: What Swansea area hit by a riot wants from the election