Category: UK News

On Thursday in Birmingham, the duke marked the contributions of the WellChild charity, which he has supported since becoming its patron in 2007. This year celebrates two decades of WellChild nurses, professionals who coordinate care for children transitioning between hospital and home. Prince Harry played a significant role in funding this important initiative. During his… Continue reading Prince Harry gets UK trip back on track with hospital visit

A by-election in the Clacton constituency has been officially set in motion following the resignation of Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, from his position as Member of Parliament. The formal step to trigger this by-election occurred on Thursday morning when Reform MP Lee Anderson moved the writ in the House of Commons. Although the… Continue reading Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmed

Bonnie Tyler, renowned for her distinctive gravelly voice, captivated audiences worldwide with her 1980s anthem “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” Born Gaynor Hopkins, she grew up in a council house in Neath, Wales, nurturing a passion for music from an early age. Discovered by talent scout Roger Bell while performing in a Swansea club, her… Continue reading Bonnie Tyler: The gravel-voiced singer who eclipsed people's hearts

A family has expressed profound grief following the discovery of a mother and her two daughters deceased at their residence. The victims have been identified as 42-year-old Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her children, Natalie, aged 15, and Nala, who was five years old. Their bodies were found after police forcibly entered their home near Bedford… Continue reading Family's 'unimaginable loss' after mum and daughters found dead

The most recent data on baby names in England and Wales for 2025 has been published, revealing some notable changes in popularity. For girls, Olivia continues to be the favorite name for the tenth consecutive year, while Lily has risen to second place, overtaking Amelia, which has dropped to third. On the boys’ side, Muhammad… Continue reading Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed

Two young men, Marshall Strachan and Kieran Lindsay, both aged 21, have been found guilty of murdering John Taylor, 44, following a fatal stabbing outside his home in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, on 18 October 2024. The attack was reportedly linked to a dispute involving Lindsay and Taylor. Authorities characterized the incident as “a brutal, pre-meditated… Continue reading Pair murdered man on his doorstep in 'brutal, pre-meditated' stabbing

In the early hours, a significant fire erupted at an unoccupied building located on Princes Street in Edinburgh, adjacent to the former Debenhams store. Fire crews responded swiftly around 2:50 AM, deploying seven fire engines along with three specialized vehicles to manage the situation. Dramatic footage shared on social media captured intense flames leaping from… Continue reading Firefighters tackle major blaze on Edinburgh's Princes Street

Authorities have been called upon to intervene following the appearance of a model mosque atop a bonfire in Moygashel, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. This particular bonfire has a history of featuring contentious items. Patrick Corrigan, representing Amnesty International, condemned the display as “a blatant attempt to stir up anti-Muslim hatred and intimidate local families.” He… Continue reading Moygashel: Calls for police action over replica of mosque on top of bonfire

Since Harry Kane’s intended transfer to Manchester City faltered in August 2021, his career trajectory has often been compared with that of Erling Haaland. Haaland made his City debut the following summer and played a pivotal role in the club achieving a Treble. Meanwhile, Kane, then captaining Tottenham Hotspur, found himself without any major trophies… Continue reading World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland v Harry Kane – who would you pick?

British individuals caught smuggling cannabis from Thailand are now facing tougher consequences under newly introduced measures aimed at curbing a significant increase in drug trafficking. According to the National Crime Agency (NCA), each kilogram of cannabis discovered will result in a separate charge and a corresponding penalty, reflecting efforts to crack down on this rising… Continue reading Drug mules flooding north of England face tougher penalties