Category: UK News

Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy has announced that she will not be standing for re-election to the Scottish Parliament next year. The decision comes amid concerns that her friendship with Sean Morton, a convicted sex offender, could overshadow her political work and serve as a distraction. Earlier this month, Duncan-Glancy stepped down from her role… Continue reading Pam Duncan-Glancy: Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender

In Glasgow, a significant drugs operation resulted in the arrest of two men following the recovery of illicit substances valued at £10 million. The seizure involved a substantial amount of cocaine and heroin, which were confiscated during a police raid on Balintore Street in the Shettleston district. The individuals taken into custody are 43 and… Continue reading Police seize £10m of cocaine and heroin after Glasgow house raid

On Sunday morning, thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge in Wiltshire to witness the sunrise on the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. The event attracted druids and pagans dressed in Celtic attire and adorned with intricate, nature-inspired headdresses. They engaged in traditional dances around the ancient Neolithic stone circle, which is believed… Continue reading In pictures: Druids descend on Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

Authorities have confirmed the deaths of two teenage boys following a collision between a car and a tree. The incident occurred on Holland Road in the Hurst Green neighborhood of Oxted. According to Surrey Police, officers responded to reports of a severe accident involving a white Tesla near the intersection with Popes Lane just before… Continue reading Man arrested after two teens die in car crash with tree near Oxted

Simon Whyte, aged 55, has been identified by the Metropolitan Police as the man who was fatally shot in north-west London. The incident occurred on West End Close, Stonebridge, Brent, with police responding to reports of a shooting at 21:35 GMT on Friday. Despite the attempts by both officers and the London Ambulance Service to… Continue reading Man fatally shot in Brent street named by Met Police

Data released by the Home Office shows that over 800 migrants crossed the English Channel in 13 boats on Saturday, marking a record for December in recent years. This surge is attributed to a backlog of people seeking passage to Kent, caused by several days of adverse weather conditions preceding the crossing. The number of… Continue reading More than 800 migrants cross English Channel in December record

A tragic two-car collision in Fife has resulted in the death of a second individual in hospital. The crash occurred at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Friday on the B981 road, situated between Cluny and the Chapel junction roundabout. Initially, a 48-year-old woman driving a Volkswagen Polo was declared dead at the scene. Among the three… Continue reading Passenger dies in hospital two days after driver killed in Fife crash

A significant fire erupted at a harbour in Fife, resulting in the destruction of several heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The emergency services responded promptly after receiving a call at around 09:20, dispatching seven fire crews to Harbour View in Methil to tackle the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, despite the fire spreading to multiple… Continue reading HGVs destroyed after fire breaks out at Methil harbour

An investigation by the Electoral Commission into Nigel Farage’s election expenses has concluded without finding any credible evidence of breaches of electoral law. The watchdog communicated this decision in a letter addressed to the treasurer of Reform UK, which was subsequently shared with the BBC. As a result, no further action will be pursued by… Continue reading No evidence Reform broke electoral law, watchdog says

A 93-year-old man tragically lost his life after being struck by a vehicle in Rathfriland, County Down. The incident took place on Newry Road at approximately 10:45 PM GMT on Saturday. The victim, Patrick Joseph Brady, also known as Patsy, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was a resident of the Barnmeen area. Authorities… Continue reading Rathfriland: Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by car