Category: UK News

A councillor from Reform UK who campaigned on improving anti-social behaviour and public safety was found guilty of assault several months before the recent local elections. Emma Beck, 47, who worked as a door supervisor, was convicted after pushing a woman in her 60s to the ground outside a bar in St Helens, Merseyside. This… Continue reading Reform St Helens councillor assaulted woman while working pub doors

This article tells the story of Emily Bowen and Mathew Mariani, parents of a five-year-old girl named Esme who was born with serious congenital heart defects (holes in her heart) that were not detected during prenatal scans. Despite multiple scans and tests before and after birth, Esme’s heart condition was missed, leading to significant health… Continue reading Hendy girl born with holes in her heart part of British Heart Foundation campaign

A burglary took place at a home on Formoyle Road in Macosquin, County Londonderry, leaving a couple distressed after being restrained. The incident occurred around 01:15 BST on Saturday when two masked individuals broke into the property. The elderly occupants, a man in his 70s and a woman in her 60s, were tied up by… Continue reading Macosquin: Couple left badly shaken after burglary at house

French authorities have decided to halt the implementation of new European Union border checks at the Port of Dover following significant delays faced by travellers on Saturday. The port authority indicated that this decision was made in response to the worsening situation with border control procedures. Their aim is to alleviate the long queues and… Continue reading France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues

As temperatures soar this weekend, many visitors are planning seaside trips, often accompanied by a classic ice cream treat. However, those heading to coastal towns in Wales may find themselves facing some of the highest ice cream prices in the UK. A recent analysis highlights Porthmadog in Gwynedd as the priciest location, with a single… Continue reading Heatwave: Ice cream prices soar at Welsh coastal hotspots

An accident involving an e-scooter rider and a police officer occurred outside Buckingham Palace, resulting in both individuals being taken to a major trauma centre. The incident happened on a Friday afternoon at around 16:00 BST near the gates of the palace, specifically at the eastern end of Constitution Hill. The area was subsequently sealed… Continue reading E-scooter and police officer collide outside Buckingham Palace

Legitimate streaming platforms and broadcasters have long targeted illegal streams, commonly referred to as “dodgy boxes” or “dodgy sticks,” in their efforts to combat piracy. Traditionally, enforcement actions have concentrated on those providing these unauthorized devices rather than the end users. However, a recent shift has seen one of Europe’s major subscription providers take a… Continue reading 'Dodgy sticks': Are letters to illegal stream viewers a new anti-piracy approach?

Morrisons has announced plans to shut down 100 of its convenience stores in the near future, attributing this decision to rising operational costs driven by government policy changes. These stores, acquired through its purchase of McColls in 2022, have reportedly been unprofitable for a significant period. The company highlighted that increases in expenses, including rises… Continue reading Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months

In 2024, Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, was subject to a County Court judgment after failing to settle a debt amounting to £9,400. This judgment, recorded on a publicly accessible national database, was issued nearly two years ago through the County Court Online service, which handles debt claims under £10,000 within England and Wales.… Continue reading Nigel Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt

The jury in the case involving two prisoners accused of murdering former Lostprophets lead singer Ian Watkins has been dismissed. Watkins was fatally stabbed with a homemade weapon in his cell at the high-security HMP Wakefield on 11 October last year. The defendants, Rico Gedel, aged 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 44, both denied charges of… Continue reading Jury discharged in Ian Watkins prison murder trial