Category: UK News

Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) has decided to block Andy Burnham from standing as a candidate in the upcoming parliamentary by-election for Gorton and Denton. As the directly elected mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham was required to seek the NEC’s approval before entering the race, having submitted his application on Saturday. However, the party ruled… Continue reading Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour ruling body

The Scottish First Minister, John Swinney, recently addressed concerns on BBC Scotland’s The Sunday Show regarding whether families of patients who contracted infections at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) were deliberately misled. Swinney acknowledged that it “does look like” families might have been given false information, but emphasized that it is the role of… Continue reading Swinney says it 'looks like' hospital inquiry families were lied to

A tragic incident occurred at Helen’s Bay, a beach in County Down, where a woman in her 60s lost her life on Saturday afternoon. The emergency services were called around 13:00 GMT after three individuals encountered trouble in the water. The woman was swiftly transported to hospital but later died. Authorities have confirmed that her… Continue reading Helen's Bay: Woman dies after getting into difficulty

A reward of £20,000 has been announced for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of a 26-year-old man who was shot dead in a Motherwell tower block. Jordan Gray was found deceased in his flat on Shields Court at approximately 14:30 on 18 December. Police Scotland stated that… Continue reading Reward offered for Motherwell tower block shooting information

Jack Butler, a finalist on the BBC One series *The Traitors UK*, revealed that he initially intended to leverage Essex stereotypes to gain an advantage during the competition. Originally from Sawbridgeworth in Hertfordshire but now residing in Harlow, the personal trainer shared that prior to entering the castle he had used tanning beds and ensured… Continue reading Traitors star Jack planned to win with Essex stereotype

It looks like you shared part of a recap or article summarizing dramatic moments from a reality show involving traitors, secret relationships, and tense confrontations. How can I assist you with this content? Are you looking for a summary, analysis, or help with something else related to this text? Read the full article from The… Continue reading The Traitors UK series 4 best moments: Bust-ups, secrets and extreme reactions

The railway line serving the south-west of England has been forced to close partially after storm damage caused a sea wall next to the tracks to collapse in two places. The line between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot, which is the only rail route to the region, was affected by the storm that battered… Continue reading Storm Ingrid damage forces closure of Devon railway line

Authorities have detained 86 individuals following an alleged breach of the grounds at Wormwood Scrubs prison in west London, according to the Metropolitan Police. The group is reported to have staged a demonstration in solidarity with a prisoner associated with Palestine Action who is currently undertaking a hunger strike. During the incident, protestors are said… Continue reading Arrests after protesters breach London prison grounds

The Labour Party’s national executive committee (NEC) is set to decide whether Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, will be allowed to stand as a candidate in the forthcoming parliamentary by-election for the Gorton and Denton constituency. Concerns have arisen within Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s inner circle that Burnham’s return to Westminster might lead… Continue reading Decision time for Labour as Burnham waits to hear if he can stand as MP

Two grieving mothers have expressed serious concerns that any postponement in implementing a social media ban for children under 16 could result in an increasing number of young people suffering harm. This worry comes shortly after the House of Lords voted decisively in favor of prohibiting under-16s from accessing platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram,… Continue reading Bereaved parents fear delays to social media ban could harm children