Category: UK News

Following an explosion and fire at Treforest Industrial Estate in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, a body has been found at the site. South Wales Police located the body during their search after the Wednesday night event. Formal identification has not taken place and the police are supporting the family of a person who had… Continue reading Treforest fire: Body found after industrial estate explosion

A recent study has shown that many cats enjoy playing fetch just as much as dogs do. This is the first survey of its kind, involving 1000 cat owners, which has discovered novel insights into the playful habits of felines. The researchers from Sussex and Northumbria universities suggest that cat owners should keep an open… Continue reading Cats purrfectly happy to play fetch, research finds

French authorities have found a 17-year-old boy from Oldham in England who went missing from Spain in 2017. Alex Batty was discovered in the town of Revel, east of Toulouse, in good health. He had been missing for six years. His mother and grandfather, who do not have parental guardianship of Alex, have not been… Continue reading Alex Batty: Teen from Oldham missing for six years found in France

UK MP Scott Benton may be facing a 35-day suspension from Parliament over his breach of standards. According to a report from the Commons Standards Committee, Benton displayed conduct that was “very serious” by giving the message that he and other members were corrupt and “for sale”. If MPs approve the suspension, it could trigger… Continue reading Potential by-election as ex-Tory MP Scott Benton faces Commons ban

A former British soldier is to be tried for two murders and five attempted murders committed during Bloody Sunday. The charges specifically relate to the murders of William McKinney and James Wray in Londonderry on 30 January 1972. The incident saw members of the Army’s Parachute Regiment shoot dead thirteen people and injure at least… Continue reading Bloody Sunday: Soldier F will face murder trial

Vaughan Gething, former health minister of Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic, has announced his candidacy for the Welsh Labour leadership race. He is the first candidate to officially declare, and has secured five votes from Labour Members of the Senedd, including ministers Rebecca Evans, Dawn Bowden, and Lynne Neagle. Gething has emphasized the importance of… Continue reading Vaughan Gething announces Welsh first minister bid

There is speculation that Vaughan Gething, the Economy Minister of Wales, will announce his candidacy for Welsh Labour Leadership on Thursday. Gething is one of the two frontrunners in the race, triggered by First Minister Mark Drakeford’s announcement of his quit. Gething, 49-year-old, is expected to release a statement later in the day. His expected… Continue reading Welsh Labour leader: Vaughan Gething to announce bid

Three family members have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in Surrey on August 10th. Urfan Sharif, Beinash Batool, and Urfan’s brother, Faisal Malik, have also denied causing or allowing the death of a child. The defendants all lived with Sara before her death… Continue reading Sara Sharif: Father, step-mother and uncle deny girl's murder

Chelsea football club has condemned the racist abuse that Lauren James, a player for the club since 2021, has been receiving on social media. Chelsea manager, Emma Hayes, criticised the “unacceptable” and “disgusting” behaviour, citing that James was “not in a good place” after being subjected to it. She also highlighted that the language used… Continue reading James

New legislation in Northern Ireland that allows for sexual offenders to remain anonymous for up to 25 years after their death is being criticised by survivors of sexual abuse, with one survivor describing it as a “protection clause” for abusers. The law, which came into force last month and applies to crimes committed only in… Continue reading Jimmy Savile victim says new NI law could protect sex offenders