Category: UK News

Neil Canney, a 37-year-old man, was tragically murdered in a horrific shooting incident on his mother’s doorstep. The chilling attack took place at the property on Nairn Road in Greenock, Inverclyde, where Canney mistook someone in a group outside as a friend. Little did he know that opening the door would result in a hail… Continue reading Neil Canney: Seven men jailed for 'brutal' doorstep murder

A freelance press photographer, Dimitris Legakis, based in Swansea, who was previously convicted for allegedly making “insulting comments” to emergency officers at the scene of a fire in a car dealership, has had his conviction overturned by Swansea Crown Court. The incident occurred at Day’s Motorpark in Gorseinon in August 2024. The prosecutor, Alexandra Wilson,… Continue reading Swansea press photographer's convicition thrown out

A man named Javon Riley has been sentenced to 34 years in prison for his involvement in a gang-related shooting incident that resulted in a nine-year-old girl sustaining severe injuries, including a bullet lodged in her brain. The incident took place at a restaurant on Kingsland High Street in Dalston, where the girl was struck… Continue reading Man jailed over role in shooting of nine-year-old girl in Dalston

A former priest was sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of eight counts of historical indecent assault against four boys. The judge at Dungannon Crown Court labeled Canon Patrick McEntee, 71, from Esker Road in Dromore, County Tyrone, as a “predatory paedophile” who exploited children under his care. The assaults occurred… Continue reading Canon Patrick McEntee jailed for historical indecent assault on four boys

Over the upcoming weekend, a substantial number of individuals across the UK will find themselves under a yellow weather warning due to the anticipated arrival of strong winds and heavy rainfall. This weather event has the potential to cause minor damages and disrupt travel, particularly affecting ferry services. Coastal areas, sea fronts, and coastal communities… Continue reading Met Office extends UK weather warning as heavy rain and wind forecast

Two journalists, Isaac Ashe and Monika Plaha, from BBC East Midlands and BBC East Midlands Today reported on a heartwarming story about Yogesh Alekari, an Indian content creator who had his motorbike stolen during a round-the-world challenge in the UK. Alekari had travelled through 17 countries on his black, white, and orange KTM 390 Adventure… Continue reading Motorbike gifted to round-the-world trip Nottingham theft victim

Labour MPs are facing uncertainty and despondency following a turbulent week that involved the dismissal of Lord Mandelson and the resignation of Angela Rayner, according to Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander. Questions have arisen about Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US, given his connections to convicted paedophile Jeffery… Continue reading Labour MPs despondent, says minister after Mandelson and Rayner chaos

The UK economy faced stagnation in July, following a significant decline in manufacturing output over the past year. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that there was zero growth in the economy during the month, contrasting with the 0.4% expansion witnessed in June. Despite these monthly fluctuations, the ONS has now shifted its focus… Continue reading UK economy saw zero growth in July

Prince Harry has surprised everyone by making a visit to Kyiv after receiving an invitation from an organization that supports Ukrainians with severe injuries resulting from the war. The Duke of Sussex expressed his desire to do everything he can to aid in the recovery of injured military personnel. His arrival in Kyiv via train… Continue reading Prince Harry visits Ukraine to support those injured in war

Spinal Tap’s drummer curse is no secret to fans of the parody British rock band. From the original sticksman, John “Stumpy” Pepys, who died in a “bizarre gardening accident,” to subsequent unfortunate replacements like Eric “Stumpy Joe” Childs and Peter “James” Bond who met grim fates, the band has struggled in this department. Now, over… Continue reading Spinal Tap: The world's loudest band return with a little help from their famous friends