Category: UK News

In Essex, a man has been arrested by police for allegedly engaging in racist behavior and causing criminal damage after a video surfaced on social media showing St. George’s crosses being painted on homes. The video depicts two men painting red crosses on the walls of flats above a line of shops in Basildon, Essex,… Continue reading Racist abuse arrest after flags painted on homes in Basildon

The vibrant Notting Hill Carnival children’s parade commenced on Sunday morning, flooding the streets of west London with bursts of color and music. Musicians and dancers in their vivid costumes paraded through the streets, marking the start of Europe’s largest street party. The day commenced with J’ouvert at 06:00 BST, where revelers gathered ahead of… Continue reading Notting Hill Carnival 2025 begins with burst of colour

At least five individuals were injured in an apparent arson attack at a restaurant in east London, resulting in two individuals remaining in critical condition in a local hospital. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a 15-year-old boy and a 54-year-old man on suspicion of arson intended to endanger life following the blaze at… Continue reading Boy and man arrested over Gants Hill restaurant 'arson attack'

Emma Raducanu is feeling positive and ready to compete as the US Open gets underway. The British player, who made headlines four years ago with her Grand Slam victory, is back at Flushing Meadows, eager to create more memorable moments. Despite facing challenges in past tournaments, including injury setbacks and the pressure of expectations, Raducanu… Continue reading US Open 2025: Emma Raducanu says New York feels like 'happy place' again

A number of bands have decided to withdraw from a music festival just hours before their scheduled performances following allegations from Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers that they were allegedly “cut off” for displaying a Palestinian flag. The Last Dinner Party, Cliffords, and The Academic all announced on Saturday that they were backing out… Continue reading Bands boycott Victorious music festival after group 'cut-off'

The disappearance of James Miller, who went missing nearly five years ago, continues to weigh heavily on his family. Emma Miller, James’ sister, expressed the family’s enduring hope of seeing him again. James left their family home in Warrington with only his wallet on the night of December 22, 2020, and CCTV footage captured him… Continue reading 'My brother walked out the door and vanished'

Jessica Lawrence of BBC News NI reported that only 236 out of more than 11,000 dog attacks investigated in Northern Ireland since 2017 have led to successful prosecutions. Under the current law, dog owners can face fines up to £5,000 or even imprisonment if found guilty of an offense. Council dog wardens are tasked with… Continue reading Dog attacks: Only 2% of 11,000 dog attacks result in prosecution

Pope Leo XIV expressed his happiness at the UK’s decision to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Meeting with a group of 15 Chagos refugees, the pope referred to this move as a “significant victory” in their ongoing battle to address a historical injustice. As per a treaty signed in May, Mauritius will gain… Continue reading Pope Leo XIV says UK's Chagos Islands deal 'significant victory'

A tragic incident occurred at a seaside fairground resulting in the death of a man who suffered head injuries. According to Northumbria Police, the man in his 20s was involved in a workplace accident at Spanish City in Whitley Bay. The authorities were alerted to the situation just before 14:15 BST. Unfortunately, despite efforts to… Continue reading Man dies after suffering head injuries at Whitley Bay funfair

Yasmin Rufo reported on the success of Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club book series, which has sold over 10 million copies and broken UK sales records. The star-studded cast of the film adaptation, including Pierce Brosnan, Dame Helen Mirren, Celia Imrie, and Sir Ben Kingsley, expressed nerves about how fans will react to the movie.… Continue reading Thursday Murder Club: Pierce Brosnan felt 'huge responsibility' towards fans of the book