Thousands of homes in Sussex and Kent still without water supply

A significant number of households in the south-east of England continue to face water shortages, with many residents informed that services may not be fully restored before Tuesday. In Sussex, approximately 16,500 homes in East Grinstead are experiencing little to no water pressure. Other areas such as Eastbourne and the village of Upper Dicker have… Continue reading Thousands of homes in Sussex and Kent still without water supply

Five murder arrests as man found dead in Stockton

Authorities have taken five individuals into custody in connection with the killing of a 49-year-old man. The incident occurred at a property located on Egglescliffe Close in Stockton, where police responded shortly before 7 pm GMT on Saturday and discovered the man’s body. Among those arrested are three men, including one aged 19 and two… Continue reading Five murder arrests as man found dead in Stockton

Mystery of wolf-type dogs solved with DNA test

Three large canines discovered wandering the streets of Preston, Lancashire, just before Halloween, have been confirmed as wolf-dogs after DNA testing by specialists. Initially believed to be a German Shepherd-type breed by the local council, the dogs’ distinct wolf-like appearance captured widespread attention online. The siblings, named Little Timmy, Boo, and Brooke, were rescued and… Continue reading Mystery of wolf-type dogs solved with DNA test

TV host Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to father after 'shock' death

Lorraine Kelly, the well-known television presenter, has expressed her grief following the unexpected passing of her father, John Kelly, aged 84. John was discovered injured on a walking path near St Leonard’s Square shopping area in his hometown of East Kilbride on Saturday morning. Despite his ongoing health issues, Lorraine described his death as a… Continue reading TV host Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to father after 'shock' death

Electric scooter battery fire wrecks family home at Dinas Powys

In Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, a family’s house was gutted within moments by a fire triggered by an electric scooter. The blaze began in the hallway and quickly spread, resulting in the complete destruction of the home and all its contents. Chelsea Ann Buckler, one of the family members, described the devastating loss and… Continue reading Electric scooter battery fire wrecks family home at Dinas Powys

Chagos Islands: UK deal with Mauritius protested by islanders

A government minister has confirmed that the UK will continue with its plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius despite ongoing protests. Seema Malhotra, a Foreign Office minister, emphasized during an interview on Politics London that the agreement was intended to “secure our future” and had received approval from the UK’s allies.… Continue reading Chagos Islands: UK deal with Mauritius protested by islanders

Four dead and five injured in Bolton road crash

Authorities have confirmed that a fatal collision resulted in four deaths and left five others injured. The incident involved two vehicles and occurred shortly after midnight on Wigan Road in Bolton. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) reported that the crash took place at approximately 00:45 GMT. Emergency services responded to the scene where the two cars… Continue reading Four dead and five injured in Bolton road crash

Kemi Badenoch says Conservatives will channel public's anger at Labour

Kemi Badenoch has outlined her strategy to redirect public frustration towards the Labour Party, aiming to strengthen the Conservative position as the sole party prepared to confront the difficult challenges currently facing the UK. In an interview on BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Badenoch criticized Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for inadequately funding the… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch says Conservatives will channel public's anger at Labour

Weather warnings downgraded after week of heavy snow

The Met Office has recently downgraded an amber snow warning that had been affecting northern Scotland, bringing some relief after a week of harsh winter conditions. Initially, this warning covered central Scotland, Grampian, and the Highlands until 3 pm on Sunday but was lifted earlier at 11 am. Despite this change, a yellow warning for… Continue reading Weather warnings downgraded after week of heavy snow

Lord Peter Mandelson says he never saw any girls when visiting sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's properties

Lord Peter Mandelson has maintained that during his visits to Jeffrey Epstein’s properties, he never observed the presence of young women. Speaking in his first interview since being dismissed as the UK ambassador to the United States due to his association with Epstein, Mandelson told the BBC that he was unaware of the late financier’s… Continue reading Lord Peter Mandelson says he never saw any girls when visiting sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's properties