Category: UK News

A decade has passed since Lorraine Ridout vanished without a trace, leaving her family devastated. Her daughter, Christine, expressed the unbearable pain their family continues to endure in the absence of her mother. Lorraine, aged 57 at the time, was last seen near her home in Cardiff on the evening of January 31, 2016. In… Continue reading Family's grief for missing Cardiff mum Lorraine Ridout

During talks held in Tokyo, Sir Keir Starmer extended an invitation to Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit the United Kingdom, highlighting that the bilateral relationship is currently at its “strongest” point in decades. The discussions between the UK and Japanese leaders focused on shared values and ambitions to enhance trade and security cooperation,… Continue reading Starmer invites Japan PM Takaichi to UK after Tokyo talks

During a recent Parkrun event held at the royal Sandringham estate in Norfolk, members of a cancer charity were pleasantly surprised by an unexpected visitor. King Charles III attended the 5-kilometre running and walking event as a spectator, showing his support ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February. While the Sandringham Parkrun occurs each… Continue reading King's visit leaves Sandringham Parkrun participants 'speechless'

Scotland’s independent prosecution and deaths investigation service is currently examining seven fatalities that may be linked to the hospital environment at Glasgow’s largest medical facility. Among these cases is that of Molly Cuddihy, who died last August, a situation now being reviewed by a specialized hospital team within the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service… Continue reading Seven deaths now probed for potential links to Glasgow hospital infections

Authorities are actively searching for a 57-year-old man in connection with an attempted murder case. The incident occurred in Carmarthen Park, Carmarthenshire, on Thursday afternoon, between 3 pm and 4 pm GMT. Fortunately, the victim, a woman, is currently in stable condition at the hospital. The individual sought by police is James McKenna, who is… Continue reading Carmarthen: Man wanted in attempted murder inquiry

Angeliki Stogia has been confirmed as the Labour Party’s candidate for the upcoming by-election in Gorton and Denton. Stogia, a councillor representing the Whalley Range ward in Manchester, steps in after the party denied Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham permission to run in the contest. The by-election is scheduled for 26 February, following the resignation… Continue reading Gorton and Denton by-election: Angeliki Stogia selected for Labour

Mark Hehir, a London bus driver, has attracted significant public support after being dismissed by his employer, Metroline, following an incident in which he chased and punched a man who had stolen a necklace from a female passenger. Despite his efforts to return the stolen item, Hehir was terminated because he used physical force during… Continue reading Reinstate bus driver sacked for punching thief, petition demands

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended the student loan repayment system, describing it as “fair and reasonable” despite criticism over the recent decision to freeze the repayment threshold for certain borrowers. This announcement made in her November Budget set the salary level for Plan 2 student loan repayments at £29,385 for a period of three years,… Continue reading Rachel Reeves defends 'fair and reasonable' student loans system

Rapper Snoop Dogg has expressed his ambition to elevate Swansea City’s profile and establish the club as a “global name.” The 54-year-old artist became a co-owner and investor in the Championship club last July after acquiring a minority stake. His enthusiasm for football aligns with a longstanding desire to invest in a soccer team, with… Continue reading West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg aims to make Swansea City a 'global name'

Efforts to locate a seven-year-old girl who went missing after being swept into the sea have been disrupted by stormy weather, according to a Member of Parliament. The child’s parents, Zubair and Tasneem Makda, were also knocked into the water, resulting in them losing sight of their daughter. Adnan Hussain, the MP for Blackburn, shared… Continue reading Casablanca search for missing Blackburn girl 'hindered by storm'