Category: UK News

On Boxing Day, trail hunting events took place across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, just days after the government unveiled plans to prohibit the sport. Although fox hunting has been illegal for two decades, new legislation aims to ban trail hunting as well. This activity involves hounds following a scent trail laid out beforehand, designed to… Continue reading Holderness Boxing Day trail hunt takes place as ban looms

Perry Bamonte, well-known for his work with The Cure as both guitarist and keyboardist, has passed away at the age of 65, according to a statement from the band. The announcement described his death as occurring “after a short illness at home over Christmas,” and expressed their deep sorrow over the loss. The band remembered… Continue reading The Cure: Guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The family of Matthew Upham, one of two men who went missing while swimming on Christmas Day, have expressed their profound heartbreak over his disappearance. The incident occurred off the coast of Budleigh Salterton, Devon, shortly after 10:25 GMT on Thursday, when two men, aged in their 40s and 60s, went missing in the sea.… Continue reading Family 'heartbroken' as they name missing Devon swimmer

A fatal road accident occurred in Cookstown, County Tyrone, resulting in the death of a young man. The collision took place on the Drum Road on Friday, involving multiple vehicles. The deceased has been identified as 20-year-old Pádraig McDonald, who lived in the Loughmacrory area. According to police reports, the crash involved two Volkswagens—a silver… Continue reading Tyrone: Man killed in Cookstown road crash

On Christmas Day, the King’s annual Christmas Broadcast emerged as the most viewed television programme in the UK, according to overnight viewing figures. Nearly seven million people across multiple channels, including the BBC, ITV, Sky News, and GB News, tuned in to watch King Charles deliver his seasonal address, which was recorded this year at… Continue reading The King's message tops Christmas Day TV ratings

In a thrilling finale at Kempton Park, The Jukebox Man, owned by Harry Redknapp, surged at the last moment to secure a narrow win in the prestigious King George VI Chase. The Grade One event on Boxing Day culminated in a tight photo finish involving last year’s champion Banbridge and the 9-4 joint-favourite Gaelic Warrior.… Continue reading King George VI Chase: Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man wins photo-finish at Kempton Park

On the early morning of Boxing Day, a house fire broke out on Brimscombe Hill near Stroud, Gloucestershire, resulting in three individuals being reported missing, according to police. The emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 03:00 GMT. Gloucestershire Constabulary confirmed that one person managed to escape the burning property and was subsequently… Continue reading Three people missing after Boxing Day house fire in Stroud

Boxing Day shopping in the UK has once again failed to generate significant excitement, as customer turnout at physical stores remained subdued. By mid-afternoon, visits to high streets had declined by 1.5% compared to the previous year, and shopping centres experienced a 0.6% drop, according to MRI Software’s footfall figures. Although retail parks saw a… Continue reading Boxing Day sales fall flat once again

On Christmas Day, four men were taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting incident in Sheffield. The victim, a 20-year-old man, was shot in the chest at around 23:30 GMT on Wilfred Drive in the Darnall neighborhood. Emergency services promptly transported him to the hospital. According to a spokesperson from South… Continue reading Four arrested after man shot in Sheffield on Christmas Day

A fatal house fire took place in County Antrim, resulting in the death of a man. The incident happened at a residence located on Waring Street in Ballymena, just before 10:00 GMT on Friday morning. Emergency services responded to the fire, but unfortunately, the 48-year-old man was declared dead at the scene. Authorities have investigated… Continue reading Ballymena: Man killed in County Antrim house fire