Category: UK News

Three British teenagers are set to make history at Wimbledon this year, marking the first time in the tournament’s history that three players aged 17 and under will compete in the women’s singles draw. Mika Stojsavljevic, Hannah Klugman, and Mimi Xu have been awarded main-draw wildcards for the event after showcasing their talent and potential… Continue reading Wimbledon 2025: British juniors Hannah Klugman, Mika Stojsavljevic and Mimi Xiu set for main-draw debuts

Armed police have responded to a double disturbance at a residence in East Ayrshire, as reported by officers. The incident took place on Cross Street in Galston, where a man was reportedly injured at 08:05 and subsequently transported to a hospital for medical attention. Another disturbance involving a different man ensued, according to Police Scotland.… Continue reading Armed police called to double incident in Galston as man taken to hospital

In Ballymena, a man has been taken into custody on charges related to an incident where slurry was dispersed on the streets, a situation being investigated as a hate crime by the authorities. The discovery of slurry on various roads within the town, including Greenvale Street, was made at 02:55 BST on a Saturday. The… Continue reading Ballymena: Man arrested after slurry spread in town

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer addressed the Welsh Labour Party conference, emphasizing the urgent need to address the “broken” benefits system in the UK. He highlighted that it was a “moral imperative” to fix the system, which was failing individuals on a daily basis, particularly impacting young people who were finding themselves marginalized and excluded.… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer says fixing welfare system is a 'moral imperative'

Vandals have caused significant damage in a children’s playground in Cumbria, according to Wigton Town Council. The council reported that the vandals smeared mud over several pieces of playground equipment, dug multiple holes, and carved an offensive message into a grassy area nearby. Among the damage reported was a 6ft deep hole at Wigton Park’s… Continue reading Wigton Park vandals leave abusive message and smear playground in mud

A massive £96m worth of cocaine has been confiscated by Border Force officers in what is being hailed as one of the biggest drug seizures in the last ten years. The drugs were discovered on a container vessel that had arrived at the London Gateway port from Panama earlier this month. The haul, weighing 2.4… Continue reading London Gateway cocaine worth £96m seized in 'one of largest' busts

Residents of Bishopthorpe, a village near York, have been struggling with a persistent foul odor that has forced them to keep their windows shut for weeks. The source of the smell remains a mystery, although some locals speculate that it may be linked to farming activities or the nearby sewage treatment plant. Sarah Lewis described… Continue reading Bishopthorpe village 'smells like putting your head in a toilet'

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer expressed his support for Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan as she raised concerns about certain issues. In a statement to BBC Wales, Sir Keir acknowledged the importance of addressing these concerns and assured that efforts will be made to address them to the best of their abilities. This comes… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer says Eluned Morgan right to raise concerns

Oldham player expresses regret after video shows chair throwing incident After a video surfaced on social media showing a violent incident at a hotel in Ibiza, Oldham Athletic player Kian Harratt has expressed remorse for his actions. The footage captured Harratt and a group of males engaging in an argument with other holidaymakers at a… Continue reading Oldham's Kian Harratt 'feels terrible' after chair throwing video

In some rural areas of County Tyrone, ongoing mobile phone service problems have been a major topic of discussion for almost a month. Local representatives have noted that the Mid Ulster’s Torrent electoral district, including Coalisland and Clonoe, has been particularly affected. Residents have reported that areas with already poor signal reception have become complete… Continue reading County Tyrone: Rural phone signal issues impacting community