Category: UK News

A 22-year-old man appeared in Dublin District Court facing a murder charge connected to the death of an English tourist who succumbed to injuries sustained in an incident last year in Dublin’s Temple Bar area. Initially, the accused, Darragh O’Brien from Beechfield Heights, Clonee, Dublin, was charged with assault causing harm following an altercation on… Continue reading Temple Bar: Dublin man appears in court charged with murder of English tourist

Following a significant by-election loss to the Green Party in Gorton and Denton, Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to continue his efforts despite the setback. Labour, which previously secured the Greater Manchester seat with over half the vote in 2024, fell to third place behind Reform UK in the recent election. This outcome marks a… Continue reading Keir Starmer vows to fight on despite Gorton and Denton by-election defeat to Greens

A significant development has occurred in the case concerning the death of Chloe Mitchell, a 21-year-old woman from Ballymena. Brandon John Rainey, who was initially due to stand trial on 9 March for her murder, has now indicated through his legal team that he will plead guilty to killing her, citing diminished responsibility. This shift… Continue reading Man admits killing Chloe Mitchell, barrister tells court

Ian Huntley, the man convicted of murdering two schoolgirls in Soham in 2002, remains hospitalized with serious injuries following an assault by another prisoner at HMP Frankland, a high-security prison in County Durham. The attack reportedly involved a makeshift weapon, and Huntley, now 52, has sustained significant head trauma. Authorities are treating his condition as… Continue reading Ian Huntley in serious condition after makeshift weapon attack

The Green Party has achieved a significant milestone by winning the Gorton and Denton by-election, marking their first-ever victory in a Westminster by-election. Hannah Spencer secured the seat, taking it from Labour, which had previously held strong support in the area. Labour, which had captured the Greater Manchester constituency with over half the votes in… Continue reading Watch: How victory for the Green Party unfolded

Aberdeen’s pioneering initiative to operate the world’s first hydrogen double-decker bus fleet has come to an end. The ambitious project, funded at a multi-million-pound level, aimed to establish the city as a global center for hydrogen-powered public transport and promised the creation of up to 700 jobs. However, the vision has been discontinued as the… Continue reading Why has the world's first hydrogen double-decker fleet failed?

Greater Manchester Police have informed the BBC that they have not received any reports of electoral misconduct during the recent Gorton and Denton by-election. This announcement follows concerns raised by election observers regarding what they described as notably high levels of family voting at the polling stations. Family voting refers to situations where a family… Continue reading Police say no reports of electoral offences in Gorton and Denton by-election

This weekend offers an exciting opportunity for skywatchers to observe six planets appearing close together in the evening sky, weather permitting. Shortly after sunset, these planets will align in what is often referred to as a planetary parade. While Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter are visible without any aid, viewing Uranus and Neptune will likely… Continue reading Planetary parade 2026: Six planets visible in night sky

The Green Party has achieved an unprecedented milestone by winning a Westminster by-election for the very first time, marking a significant moment in the history of parliamentary contests held between general elections. This outcome delivers a shock to the Labour Party, whose candidate finished in third place – a deeply disappointing position that is likely… Continue reading Chris Mason: Green Party win will prompt soul searching within Labour and questions for Starmer

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has initiated an inquiry into whether RAF bases were utilized by Jeffrey Epstein. This investigation aims to scrutinize records and emails to determine if the late convicted sex offender landed his private jet on military sites during visits to the UK. Defence Secretary John Healey is reported to have directed… Continue reading MoD launches review into whether Epstein used RAF bases