Category: UK News

Alan Bates, the former sub-postmaster who played a key role in exposing the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, is the focus of a new four-part mini-series on ITV. Mr. Bates, who was instrumental in leading a campaign that overturned dozens of convictions, is played by award-winning actor Toby Jones in the drama. While Mr. Bates… Continue reading Post Office scandal TV drama 'like a dream' say victims

In a rural village in Norfolk, Andy May enjoyed a comfortable life with his family until police officers arrived at his doorstep to question him about the £1.3 million he had stolen from his job to fund a gambling addiction. The finance manager had never been in trouble with the law before, and his previous… Continue reading 'I was a gambling addict who stole £1.3m and went to prison'

London welcomed the new year in style with the ringing of the bells of Big Ben. The traditional ceremony was accompanied by a mesmerizing fireworks display over the River Thames. Tens of thousands of people gathered to witness the spectacle, while millions watched around the world on television. This year’s festivities were particularly significant as… Continue reading London's Big Ben rings in new year

Live music fans in Wales are set for a bumper summer in 2024, with big name acts such as Taylor Swift, Billy Joel and Sir Tom Jones among those slated to perform. The summer period is expected to generate significant income for the industry, with visitors spending around £218m attending gigs in Wales in 2022,… Continue reading Taylor Swift, Pink and Tom Jones lead Wales' summer of live music

Luke Littler, a 16-year-old from England, is only three victories away from becoming the youngest ever winner of the PDC World Darts Championship. His stunning performances have taken him from relative obscurity to sporting stardom and the teenager is daring to dream of victory. Littler’s fairytale run to the quarter-finals has included a win over… Continue reading Luke Littler v Brendan Dolan: Teenager 'daring to dream' of World Championship glory

Anne Austin, an Ipswich Town supporter, passed away during a Championship football match on Friday at Portman Road stadium. The club announced Ms Austin, who was a lifelong supporter and long-time season ticket holder, fell ill during the half-time interval in the lower tier of the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand during the match against QPR.… Continue reading Championship: Ipswich Town fan died during game

The mother of a young boy who was killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Folkestone has been given permission by the King to bury him in an ancient graveyard in the town. Laura Brown appealed directly to the King after the church, St Mary and St Eanswythe, which is next to William’s school and… Continue reading William Brown: Burial news has brought peace, says mother

The tragic accident that took place on Thursday in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France, has claimed the lives of a British mother and son. The two victims have been identified as Kate Vokes, age 54, and her 22-year-old son, Archie Vokes. They were skiing in a remote off-piste area with a guide they knew for years, as part… Continue reading Family 'heartbroken' after Britons die in avalanche

Leah Mullins, a 14-year-old girl from Wiltshire, has been missing since Friday evening, and her mother is now begging her to get in touch. Leah was last seen on Sherston High Street in Malmesbury, wearing blue fleece shorts and a white T-shirt, and carrying a light brown jumper and pink bag. She has blonde hair.… Continue reading Wiltshire mum of missing teen: 'Leah please come home. You're not in trouble'

Following a house fire in south London, UK, police are attempting to identify the victims while tracing their families. The fire which broke out just before 23:00 GMT on Friday, killed three men and left another in a life-threatening condition. A fifth man who was treated and discharged from the hospital is also believed to… Continue reading Croydon house fire: Police try to identify men killed