Category: UK News

A 34-year-old homeless man, Moynul Janu, has been sentenced to indefinite detention in a mental health facility following his attempts to abduct children in South Wales. His first known incident occurred on 3 July 2025, at a free-to-use splash pad located in Victoria Park, Cardiff, where he was apprehended. The next day, Janu was found… Continue reading Man who tried to abduct children from Cardiff splash pad sentenced

The Met Office has named Storm Dave, which is forecast to bring intense winds and snow, particularly affecting northern parts of the UK over the Easter weekend. Yellow weather warnings have been issued for wind and snow starting Saturday night into Sunday. A strong low-pressure system is anticipated to move across the northwestern regions, raising… Continue reading Storm Dave to target UK with wind, rain and snow forecast for Easter weekend

A funeral director has confessed to obstructing the burials of 30 deceased individuals and misappropriating charitable donations given by mourners. Robert Bush, aged 48, became the focus of an investigation by the police into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, a funeral service based in Hull, following concerns raised in March 2024 about the treatment of the… Continue reading Robert Bush admits offences in Hull Legacy funeral home probe

Belfast City Council has narrowly rejected a proposal to erect an Irish language street sign near the Stormont estate. The suggested location for the sign was Stormont Park, situated off the Upper Newtownards Road close to the estate’s main entrance. The council vote ended with 29 members opposed and 28 in favour of installing the… Continue reading Plan for Irish street sign near Stormont is voted down

A young boy, aged seven, was left deeply upset after discovering several dead lambs inside a bag while participating in a community litter-picking event with his family. Ursula Bradley, the boy’s mother, described how difficult it was to answer his many questions following the distressing find. Alongside the bag holding the lambs, the remains of… Continue reading Co Tyrone: Family find dead lambs in bag on country road

Christopher Joell-Deshields, who led Pride in London since 2021, has been dismissed from his role as chief executive amid allegations that he misused thousands of pounds in vouchers donated for volunteers. The vouchers, reportedly worth around £7,000 and intended as raffle prizes and gifts, were allegedly spent on luxury perfumes and Apple products, according to… Continue reading London Pride boss Christoper Joell-Deshields sacked after theft claims

Overnight, three individuals were taken into custody following a serious shooting incident in Bristol that left a man in his 20s badly injured, according to Avon and Somerset Police. Among those arrested was a man of similar age suspected of attempted murder, with two others — a man and a woman, also in their 20s… Continue reading Speedwell shooting: Three arrested in Bristol overnight

Following his retirement as a player, Barry took on his first coaching role as assistant manager at Wigan. His reputation grew after impressing Frank Lampard during their time together on the UEFA Pro Licence course, leading to Barry’s appointment as first-team coach at Chelsea in the summer of 2020. When Lampard was dismissed in January… Continue reading Anthony Barry: The English coach helping Thomas Tuchel

An analysis of housing affordability across Wales has highlighted which areas offer the most and least accessible options for homebuyers. In the south Wales valleys, towns such as Tylorstown, Ferndale, and Maerdy emerged as some of the most affordable places to purchase a house, with average prices ranging between £87,000 and £94,000. Conversely, Lisvane, a… Continue reading Housing in Wales: Where are the cheapest and most expensive homes?

Motability drivers under 30 have expressed deep concern about a new regulation requiring the installation of mandatory black boxes in their vehicles. These devices will track driving behavior, including speed and braking, and issue weekly safety ratings. Accumulating more than four red ratings within a year could potentially lead to the driver’s removal from the… Continue reading Motability drivers 'horrified' by compulsory black boxes