Category: UK News

Police in Stafford have reported a murder investigation into the death of a 77-year-old woman. She was found within a residence located along Orchard Street late on Friday night, after which police were notified. Arrested on the same night on suspicion of murder, was a 78-year-old man from Stafford who has since been released pending further… Continue reading Stafford: Man arrested on suspicion of murdering woman, 77

Dominic Cummings, former adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has claimed to have met Chancellor Rishi Sunak twice within the last year to discuss political strategy and how to defeat the Labour party. Cummings revealed the meetings in a post on his blog, stating Johnson had arranged for him to work on strategy in secret… Continue reading Dominic Cummings: Sunak wanted me to secretly work on election strategy

The Clews family knew no boundaries when it came to their love for animals. Graham Clews, who still resides in the Warwickshire family home at Grandborough Farm, recalls a time when his kitchen was home to a chimpanzee cage. From taking a pet leopard for a walk to feeding pigs with it, the family’s pet… Continue reading The kids who grew up with chimps, leopards and a bear

Police have warned that the UK’s ban on XL bully dogs could lead to an increase in reports of dangerous dogs. It is feared that irresponsible breeders may move to other breeds, leading to a potential surge in attacks involving other dog types. The ban on XL bullies comes into force on 31 December 2022,… Continue reading XL bully ban: Dangerous dog reports could double – police

An enigmatic object made of gilded silver from the Anglo-Saxon era has left experts puzzled. The artefact was discovered near Langham, Norfolk by a metal detectorist. Its flat, circular top is surrounded by short, straight sides that create a shallow, hollow cylinder. According to historian Helen Geake, the object may have been created by someone… Continue reading Mystery Anglo-Saxon object found at Langham baffles experts

2023 was a tough year as rising prices, stagnant incomes, and flatlining growth raised fears of a recession. However, there is hope for the dawning of 2024, which is likely to be an all-important election year, with a pre-Christmas surprise drop in inflation. The UK had particularly stubborn inflation due to the worst of both… Continue reading How will the UK economy compare to other countries in 2024?

As of New Year’s Eve, a new law has been put into effect in England and Wales requiring American bully XL dogs to be muzzled and kept on a lead while in public. In addition, the breeding, selling, and abandoning of these dogs is now illegal. However, owners who want to keep their bully XLs… Continue reading American bully XL dogs must now be kept on a lead

Edinburgh is hosting its annual Hogmanay party, with visitors from over 80 countries traveling to the Scottish capital. The city’s celebrations include a street party with 50,000 attendees watching a concert in Princes Street Gardens headlined by the nineties band Pulp. The party is broadcast throughout the city center, and this year marks the 30th… Continue reading Pulp and giant ceilidh lead Hogmanay celebrations

Max Bowden, who plays Ben Mitchell on the BBC TV series EastEnders, is set to leave his role early next year. A BBC spokesperson confirmed the actor’s departure, stating they wished him well for the future. Bowden took on the role in 2019, following in the footsteps of Harry Reid, Charlie Jones, and Joshua Pascoe.… Continue reading EastEnders: Max Bowden leaving role as Ben Mitchell

Following a day of significant disruption caused by flooding in a tunnel under the River Thames, Eurostar has announced that it will run all services to London, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam on Sunday. The flooding led to the cancellation of all Eurostar services between London and Paris on Saturday, seriously affecting New Year’s plans for… Continue reading Eurostar services to resume after major disruption