Category: UK News

Four activists from the group Palestine Action have been sentenced to prison following their involvement in causing £1.2 million worth of damage at a UK facility linked to an Israeli defence company. The incident took place at the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol in August 2024, where the activists — Charlotte Head, Samuel Corner, Leona… Continue reading Palestine Action activists jailed over Bristol Elbit factory raid

Australian singer and actress Delta Goodrem has been confirmed as the third celebrity participant for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. She joins fellow contestants, EastEnders star Lacey Turner and reality TV personality Dani Dyer, in the competition for the coveted Glitterball trophy set to begin airing in September. Throughout her career, Goodrem has… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: Delta Goodrem becomes third celebrity to join battle for Glitterball trophy

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A young police constable who died in the line of duty was remembered by her former headteacher as someone who “always wanted to make a difference.” Jess Turnbull, aged 19, lost her life after being struck by a vehicle while attending the scene of an earlier collision in Cramlington, Northumberland. The incident occurred late on… Continue reading Police officer killed in crash 'wanted to make a difference'

A 21-year-old British man from Morley, Dylan Phelan, has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison after admitting to encouraging a vulnerable American citizen to take his own life during a video call. The victim, Travis Dyer, also aged 21 and residing in Louisiana, had been grappling with mental health difficulties and… Continue reading Leeds man jailed for encouraging suicide in US

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has been accused of lying and described as “sinful and deceitful” during his ongoing sexual abuse trial. He denies all 18 charges against him, including one count of rape, which allegedly took place between 1985 and 2008. Throughout nearly ten hours of testimony… Continue reading Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial: Prosecutor says defendant is 'the only one telling lies''

A recent report highlights concerns about jet skiers exceeding speed limits by up to four times while carrying children on board. This troubling behavior has been observed in the waters around Conwy harbour, prompting local authorities to take action. Despite efforts to monitor the area with CCTV cameras, some riders have attempted to avoid detection… Continue reading Conwy harbour jet skiers flaunt speed limits with kids onboard

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his sorrow following the death of David Hockney, recognized as one of the United Kingdom’s most influential and beloved artists. Hockney passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2026, just shy of his 89th birthday. The Prime Minister described Hockney as “one of Britain’s most celebrated artists,”… Continue reading David Hockney: Tributes paid to a 'giant' and 'true icon' of British art

A mother has been handed a life sentence with a minimum term of nearly 19 years after being found guilty of murdering her daughter, who died at the age of two. Sarah Ngaba, 32, formerly from Telford, Shropshire, caused severe head injuries to her infant daughter Eliza in 2019. Although Ngaba admitted to inflicting “dreadful,… Continue reading Sarah Ngaba jailed for baby daughter Eliza's murder

A French government agency has reported that Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, was the target of an online disinformation campaign before the recent Holyrood election. The campaign was allegedly linked to BlackCore, an Israeli technology company accused of spreading false information and attempting to discredit pro-Palestine candidates. These activities were part of a broader effort… Continue reading Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney