Category: UK News

Strictly Come Dancing has faced a tumultuous few months following allegations of bullying, harassment, and physical aggression towards contestants. Actress Amanda Abbington made a complaint against her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, in 2023, which was later upheld by the BBC in 2024. Other former celebrities have also come forward with their experiences, including Zara McDermott… Continue reading Has Strictly been tainted by scandal after Amanda Abbington claims partly upheld?

The Post Office’s Capture system, which was used by sub-postmasters before the controversial Horizon software was implemented, may have also had flaws, according to an investigation report. The report stated that there was a “reasonable likelihood” that the IT system may have caused shortfalls in cash accounts. Capture was used in Post Office branches from… Continue reading Post Office scandal: Second IT system 'likely' to have caused shortfalls

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The BBC has issued an apology to actress Amanda Abbington and upheld some of her complaints against her former Strictly Come Dancing dance partner, Giovanni Pernice. However, the most serious allegations of physical aggression made against Pernice were cleared by the broadcaster. The Sherlock star claimed that Pernice had been “unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean”… Continue reading BBC apologises to Amanda Abbington over Strictly verbal bullying by Giovanni Pernice, but he is cleared of physical aggression

Frasers Group, owned by Mike Ashley, has made a takeover offer for Mulberry, a luxury handbag maker. The bid places a value of £83m on Mulberry, whose sales have decreased rapidly due to a decline in the luxury sector. Frasers is already the owner of several retailers, including Sports Direct and Flannels, and holds a… Continue reading Mulberry: Mike Ashley's Frasers Group makes bid for handbag maker

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has reported that a member of police staff and four Metropolitan Police officers are to face disciplinary proceedings for their role in dealing with allegations against David Carrick, a former police officer and serial rapist. Carrick, who committed at least 49 rapes and sexual offences against 12 women,… Continue reading David Carrick: Met officers to be disciplined over investigation

Two men have been sentenced to jail for causing grievous bodily harm to an NHS worker by hitting him with a car. Phillip Adams received six years in jail and Patrick James received eight-and-a-half years for “unlawfully and maliciously” conspiring to inflict injuries to Katungua Tjitendero. Tjitendero was hit by a blue Honda Accord on… Continue reading Bristol men sentenced for car attack on NHS worker

UK house prices increased by 3.2% in September compared to the same period of the previous year, reports Nationwide, stating it was the highest yearly growth rate since November 2022, largely driven by terraced homes. The growth rate in prices has been attributed to rising incomes and cheaper mortgage rates, with the average price of… Continue reading House price growth at near two-year high, says Nationwide

After four frustrating months, a cruise ship docked in Belfast is finally ready to set sail. The Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey was scheduled to leave in late May until some last-minute repairs caused delays. As a result, up to 125 passengers were stranded in Belfast waiting for the vessel to be approved by authorities for… Continue reading Belfast Cruise Ship: Passengers prepare to say goodbye to city

Following severe weather conditions in Devon, several roads have been flooded, and motorists have been advised by the fire service not to drive through them after several vehicles became stranded. Axminster Fire Station reported that two vehicles got stuck at Weycroft Bridge and that vehicles had been stranded on Trafalgar Way and in Whitford. The… Continue reading Devon flood warning for drivers after rescues