Category: UK News

Police Scotland issued a warning to the public to refrain from spreading false information following the arrest of a 12-year-old girl in Dundee for allegedly wielding weapons on a street. Social media has been abuzz with footage of the incident, with various speculations surrounding the individuals involved and the motives behind the girl’s actions. According… Continue reading Police misinformation warning over girl's weapons arrest in Dundee

BBC News reported that in Greater Manchester, family and friends of a beloved teacher who passed away shortly before his appearance on The Chase gathered at a local pub to witness his triumph on the quiz show. Tim McCarthy, aged 64, fulfilled his dream of participating in the ITV program and emerged victorious in a… Continue reading Packed pub watches The Chase fan Tim McCarthy's posthumous win

In a courtroom at Colchester Magistrates’ Court, a man named Hadush Kebatu, originating from Ethiopia, found himself defending against accusations of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Amid the court proceedings, Mr. Kebatu vehemently denied the charges, emphatically stating, “I am not a wild animal.” The alleged incidents occurred during two encounters in Epping, Essex, on… Continue reading Epping hotel asylum seeker tells trial: 'I am not a wild animal'

Health Reporter Philippa Roxby has reported that some patients taking the weight-loss drug Mounjaro are facing difficulties in obtaining the medicine, leading to concerns about the impact on their health. This issue has arisen due to an increase in demand for the drug after US manufacturer Eli Lilly announced a significant price hike from 1… Continue reading Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise

A massive moorland fire in North Yorkshire has been complicated by the explosion of forgotten World War Two bombs and tank shells, according to fire crews. The fire, spanning approximately 10 square miles (25 square km), has been raging on Langdale Moor in the North York Moors National Park since August 11th. Chief fire officer… Continue reading North Yorkshire Langdale moor fire fighters face exploding WWII ordinance

Reported by Emily Johnson, Contributing Editor Novartis, a pharmaceutical giant, has stated that NHS patients in the UK will be denied access to groundbreaking new treatments due to the exponential increase in costs. This declaration follows the breakdown of discussions regarding drug pricing deals between Health Secretary Wes Streeting and pharmaceutical companies. Addressing the issue,… Continue reading NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm Novartis warns

Technology reporter Tom Gerken reported that HSBC has fixed an issue that disrupted online banking and app usage for customers in the UK. The problem, which originated at 11:00 BST on Wednesday, prompted a wave of complaints from users on the outage-checking site Downdetector. Despite the frustration expressed by customers online, the bank was able… Continue reading HSBC resolves app and online banking outage

Holly New, a fashion designer who recently completed a master’s degree in Digital Fashion Innovation at Arts University Bournemouth, had the incredible opportunity to design a custom outfit for singer NØELLE to wear during a virtual concert inside the popular video game Fortnite. She described the experience as “amazing” and highlighted the excitement of designing… Continue reading Fashion designer creates outfit for Fortnite concert

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has unveiled a new policy aimed at addressing what he describes as “uncontrolled illegal migration.” The proposal includes changes to human rights laws and mass deportations. However, the feasibility of these plans is now being questioned. The document presented by the party did not specify the exact number of… Continue reading Dominic Casciani: How achievable is Reform's plan on migration?

BBC Scotland News reported on Conservative MSP Graham Simpson’s defection to Reform. Simpson made the announcement at a press conference in Scotland alongside Reform leader Nigel Farage. The move was described as “an enormous wrench” for Simpson, making him the second MSP to leave the party’s Holyrood group in a week. The Scottish Conservative party… Continue reading Conservative MSP Graham Simpson defects to Reform