Category: UK News

A devastating fire believed to have been caused by a stray firework has left families heartbroken in Lincolnshire, England. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue were called to a semi-detached house in Hall Gate, Holbeach in the early hours of January 1st. The house was completely destroyed, with its three occupants, including a 10-year-old girl, climbing out… Continue reading Holbeach homes gutted in blaze 'sparked by New Year's firework'

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has become the latest politician to call for a national public inquiry into the UK’s “rape gangs scandal”. Her demand follows Home Office minister Jess Phillips’ rejection of Oldham Council’s request for a government-led inquiry into historical child sexual exploitation back in October, indicating the council should run the investigation… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'

As the third season of the hit BBC show The Traitors kicked off, a former contestant from the previous edition has offered some important tips for spotting potential traitors. Contestants chosen as traitors must secretly “murder” the faithfuls, who aim to detect and “banish” them from the game before becoming their next victim. Charlotte Chilton,… Continue reading Ex-Traitors contestant warns against players 'who talk too much'

The closure of one of Cardiff’s most famous venues, The Moon on Womanby Street, has prompted calls for the protection of the UK’s first Music City. Cardiff’s music scene is being challenged due to the venue’s sudden closure and the loss of other music venues such as Gwdihŵ, Buffalo, and 10 Feet Tall in recent years.… Continue reading The Moon latest of Cardiff music scene venues to close

In a major blow to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, twenty councillors from Broxtowe Borough Council in Nottinghamshire have quit the party due to its direction. The councillors claimed the party had “abandoned traditional Labour values” and criticised policies such as cutting the winter fuel allowance for some pensioners. Council leader Milan Radulovic, who had… Continue reading Twenty Broxtowe councillors quit Labour over Starmer's leadership

A man who was one of four pedestrians struck by a car in London’s West End over the Christmas period has died from his injuries. Aidan Chapman, 25, passed away on New Year’s Eve, according to Metropolitan Police. The hit-and-run incident, which took place at 00:45 GMT on 25 December, saw the vehicle driving on… Continue reading London: Man dies after four people hit by car on Christmas Day

The UK government has revealed proposed new legislation targeted at suspected people smugglers, including travel restrictions, phone restrictions, and social media blackouts. The legislation seeks to introduce “interim” Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs) to limit immediate restrictions on suspects’ activity while a full order is considered by the courts. The move came as it was… Continue reading Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban under new laws

The hopes of Great Britain reaching the United Cup semi-finals were dashed when Katie Boulter was narrowly denied a stunning win over five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek by Poland. Boulter needed victory to prolong the best-of-three tie into a deciding doubles but lost 6-7 (4-7) 6-1 6-4 against the world number two Swiatek in… Continue reading United Cup: Great Britain's Katie Boulter loses to Poland's Iga Swiatek, Billy Harris beaten by Hubert Hurkacz

Supermarket chain Lidl has reported a revenue increase of almost 7% over the four weeks to Christmas Eve, as customers bought 16 million pigs in blankets and a turkey every second. The company said that sales of party food had grown by a third, with champagne sales up 25%. Lidl’s Christmas sales figures were aided… Continue reading Pigs in blankets and fizz help boost Lidl Christmas sales

Holiday scams have sharply increased with experts warning on con artists targeting people seeking cheaper deals following the pandemic restrictions. Action Fraud reported that there was a significant surge in vacation scams in 2022-2023 with 6,457 complaints registered which resulted in customers losing more than £15.3m. In 2021-2022, the number of cases registered were 4,244… Continue reading Fake adverts: 'I died inside – I had fallen victim to a scam'