Category: UK News

Renowned actor Brian Cox has stated that being part of one of TV’s biggest hit shows has taken away a cherished part of him. The veteran actor is nominated in the leading actor category for a Bafta TV Award for the Sky Atlantic juggernaut Succession, which has won numerous awards, including a Golden Globe. While… Continue reading Succession star Brian Cox: 'I've lost my anonymity'

The family of a 13-year-old boy who died in a collision with a drink-driver has criticised the “heartless” and “disgusting” sentence handed to his killer. Kaylan Hippsley was walking with friends to a youth club in Wales when he was hit by a car driven by Harley Whiteman, 19. Whiteman was sentenced last week to… Continue reading Kaylan Hippsley killer's sentence 'an insult' to his memory

The government’s publication of an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, in response to the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse (IICSA), has been criticised by survivors of abuse and the chair of the IICSA, Professor Alexis Jay. The key recommendation of the inquiry, costing nearly £200m and after seven years of… Continue reading Child abuse inquiry chair 'disappointed' in govt approach

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stated that it will take time for people to fully feel the positive effects of the UK emerging from recession, as new data reveals that the UK economy grew by 0.6% between January and March. This represents an improvement on the figures from the second half of last year.… Continue reading Sunak says it'll take time for people to feel better

Lee Byer, who was released from prison only five days prior, has been detained indefinitely in a psychiatric hospital after admitting to the killing of an elderly man in Greenford, west London, in August of this year. Byer pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Thomas O’Halloran, who was riding a mobility scooter at the time… Continue reading London stabbing: Man detained indefinitely for stabbing mobility scooter rider, 87

The family of Tony Browne, a man from West Belfast who was killed by his girlfriend, have spoken out about the trauma and devastation caused by his murder. The 54-year-old was stabbed to death in his home by Wiktoria Maksymowicz, who has subsequently been sentenced to life in prison for the heinous crime. The court… Continue reading Tony Browne murder: Woman admits murder of 'gentle and kind soul'

After 20 years of evading justice, the mastermind behind an armed robbery that resulted in the death of a police officer has been sentenced to life in prison. Piran Ditta Khan, aged 75, was found guilty of murder in the case involving the slaying of PC Sharon Beshenivsky in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Khan was extradited… Continue reading Sharon Beshenivsky: Life term for ringleader's part in PC's murder

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has revealed that if he comes to power, he will use counter-terrorism tactics to “smash” smuggling gangs. He made the announcement in Dover, Kent, where he was accompanied by newly defected Labour MP, Natalie Elphicke. Elphicke had earlier criticized her former party, the Conservatives, and accused their former Chancellor of… Continue reading Keir Starmer unveils plan to use anti-terror powers to tackle small boats

An isolated case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease, has been discovered on a farm in Ayrshire, Scotland. The animal did not enter the human food chain and food safety officials stated that there was no human risk from the incident. Precautionary movement restrictions have been put in place at… Continue reading 'Mad cow disease' case found on farm in Scotland

Dave Lowe, the composer behind the BBC News theme, has revealed the origins of the distinctive tune. In a recent video, Lowe explained how he began with the sound of a clock ticking one beat per second. From there, he built up a series of tracks that work together to create the final product. The… Continue reading BBC News theme: How Dave Lowe created it 25 years ago