Category: UK News

Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has stepped down from her position as a government whip in protest of the government’s proposed cuts to disability benefits. In a letter to the prime minister, Foxcroft expressed her concerns about the impact of the cuts on personal independence payments and universal credit, stating that they should not be part… Continue reading Government whip Vicky Foxcroft quits over disability benefit cuts

Olivia Demetriades reports for BBC News in London where a 66-year-old woman has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder after authorities discovered a 69-year-old who had been fatally stabbed in her home in north London. The distressing incident occurred at a property in Mornington Place, Camden at 18:00 BST on Friday, 13 June,… Continue reading Woman, 66, arrested in Camden on suspicion of 'Rolex murder'

Author Sophie Gravia has transitioned from her nursing career to writing steamy, comedic fiction that delves into the complexities of modern dating. Her books, such as A Glasgow Kiss and The Dicktionary Club, have garnered a dedicated following, despite her reluctance to let her family read them. Despite not wanting her parents to peruse her… Continue reading The nurse writing erotic fiction and fronting Situationships podcast

A vehicle fire in the Conwy Tunnel on the A55 led to emergency services declaring a major incident, causing dark plumes of smoke to billow from the tunnel. Fortunately, there were no fatalities reported, but nearby residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution due to the presence of smoke in… Continue reading Conwy A55 tunnel vehicle under control after major incident declared

The advocate for the family of the late Harry Dunn, a teenager who tragically lost his life in a crash, has spoken out against the actions of a former chief constable. According to an investigative review, Nick Adderley, who was subsequently dismissed for falsifying information about his professional background, inaccurately discussed the diplomatic immunity status… Continue reading Former Northamptonshire police chief 'nearly derailed case'

At the premiere of his first lead acting role in the film “Big Man,” Stormzy reflected on the challenges he faced in separating himself from the character he portrayed. Playing a rapper named Tenzman in the movie produced by his company #MerkyFilm, Stormzy admitted that it was tough to distinguish between his real self as… Continue reading Stormzy: Big Man role was tough to separate from real me

Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s reimagination of the zombie virus outbreak in “28 Years Later” brings an eerie sense of reality to audiences, mirroring the current climate of uncertainty and transformation. The film’s return to a virus-filled world resonates with a society that has adapted to living within the constraints of a vulnerable reality post-Covid.… Continue reading 28 Years Later: Danny Boyle and Jodie Comer on Covid, horror and the real-world rage virus

In January 2024, Zhenhao Zou, a PhD student, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 24 years for raping and drugging women in both London and China. The Chinese national committed these heinous acts between September 2019 and May 2023, targeting a total of 10 women. Shockingly, Zou had a trophy… Continue reading Drug-rape PhD student Zhenhao Zou jailed for minimum of 24 years

A court in England saw the presence of a man accused of the shooting of two Scots in Spain. Michael Riley, 44, is wanted by Spanish police for the murders of Ross Monaghan, 43, and Eddie Lyons Jnr, 46, at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola on May 31st. Riley appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London… Continue reading Man in court after shootings of Scots in Spanish bar

The recent financial collapse at Dundee University has led to the resignation of the principal, Prof Shane O’Neill, as well as two senior members of the governing body. An independent report highlighted multiple instances where university leadership failed to recognize the worsening crisis and continued overspending instead of taking corrective action. The report deemed the… Continue reading Dundee University bosses quit after damning report into financial collapse