Category: UK News

Award-winning chef Tommy Banks has confirmed that a stolen van loaded with 2,500 pies worth £25,000 has been found by local police. The refrigerated vehicle was on its way to York Christmas Market when it was allegedly stolen from a business park in Melmerby, near Ripon. Banks believes the incident happened overnight on Sunday. The… Continue reading Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks' stolen pie van found in Middlesbrough

After a week of concerns raised by some of Andrew RT Davies’ Tory members in the Senedd, a vote of confidence was held for the Welsh Conservative leader, which he won. However, it’s understood that the Tory group was split, with nine voting in favour of Davies and seven voting against him. Davies has been… Continue reading Welsh Tories: Andrew RT Davies survives leadership vote

The UK government has proposed new legislation giving stalking victims the right to know the identity of their abusers at the earliest opportunity, giving “peace of mind” to those affected. “Currently victims might not be told who their stalker is – leaving them potentially walking past them on street without them knowing,” said Jess Phillips,… Continue reading Stalking victims to be given right to know abuser's identity

A woman from Port Talbot has appeared in court charged with gross negligence manslaughter, following the death of four people in a Pembrokeshire river three years ago. Nerys Bethan Lloyd, 39, a former police officer and the ex-owner of a paddleboard tour company, was released on unconditional bail and is due to appear at Swansea… Continue reading Haverfordwest paddleboard deaths: Ex-police officer in court

Luxury car maker Jaguar has unveiled its latest electric concept car called “Type 00”, which has received mixed responses on social media. Some people have called it “absolutely stunning” and “exciting”, while others described it as “rubbish.” Last month, the carmaker revealed a new logo along with a promotional video that did not feature an… Continue reading Stunning or rubbish? Jaguar's concept car divides opinion

The family holiday of a lifetime quickly turned into a nightmare after Tyler Kerry, a 20-year-old British man from Basildon, was discovered fatally injured in a lift shaft at a hotel near Lara Beach in Antalya, Turkey. He was only 36 hours into his Mediterranean seaside vacation with his grandparents, girlfriend, and other relatives. Collette… Continue reading 'Living nightmare' after grandson found dead in hotel in Turkey

A professor of history at the University of Huddersfield has revealed fresh evidence suggesting that King Richard III was responsible for the murder of his nephews more than 500 years ago. King Edward V was just 12 years old when he and his nine-year-old brother Richard, Duke of York, were taken to the Tower of… Continue reading New evidence uncovered in Princes in Tower mystery

Andrew RT Davies, the leader of the Conservative Party in the Welsh Parliament, is facing a vote of no confidence. Tory MPs had met Davies in his office in Cardiff Bay last Thursday, and party sources confirmed that there would be a vote of confidence. However, none of the 15 MPs led by Davies have… Continue reading Welsh Conservative Andrew RT Davies faces MS vote on leadership

Pesticides, which endanger bees, were discovered in the majority of English waterways tested last year, according to data analysis by two environmental charities. Neonicotinoid pesticides were found in 85% of rivers in England tested between 2023 and 2024 by the Environment Agency, according to the Rivers Trust and Wildlife and Countryside Link. The government has… Continue reading Bee-harming pesticides found in majority of English waterways

A 100-year-old World War Two veteran, Anne Puckridge, has urged Sir Keir Starmer to put an end to the “brutal” policy of frozen pensions for some British pensioners living abroad. There are reportedly over 453,000 British pensioners in this position who do not receive an annual rise in their state pension. Puckridge has received £72.50… Continue reading Frozen overseas pensions: WW2 veteran urges Starmer to end 'brutal' policy