Category: UK News

A horrific crash involving a driver high on cocaine and speeding at 134mph on the hard shoulder of a busy motorway resulted in severe injuries for two police officers. The incident took place on the M8 eastbound in Glasgow, where Dylan Hood crashed into an unmarked police vehicle as officers were dealing with another driver… Continue reading Speeding driver high on cocaine injured six in M8 crash

A court case has commenced regarding a break-in at RAF Brize Norton that was committed by a group of protesters associated with Palestine Action. Muhammad Umer Khalid, aged 22, is facing charges of conspiracy to commit criminal damage and conspiracy to enter a prohibited place for purposes prejudicial to the UK. The incident, which occurred… Continue reading Man appears in court over Palestine Action RAF Brize Norton break-in

Pathrycia Mendonça’s journey to playing at Wembley Stadium with Coldplay is a testament to her dedication to music. The 26-year-old violinist, a member of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra from Venezuela, has travelled a long way from her small town of Barquisimeto to London. As a child, she would endure grueling eight-hour bus rides to… Continue reading Pathrycia Mendonça: The violinist about to play 10 nights at Wembley with Coldplay

Rachel Clun, a business reporter at BBC News, discussed the recent developments in postal services worldwide regarding the pause in deliveries to the US due to confusion surrounding new import taxes on parcels. US President Donald Trump’s executive order last month marked the end of the global import tax exemption on low-value parcels, set to… Continue reading Royal Mail and DHL halt some US deliveries over tariffs

Revolution Beauty, a troubled fashion brand known for its work with influencers and Love Island stars, is set to undergo a major overhaul after failing to secure a buyer. The company announced that its former co-founders, Adam Minto and Tom Allsworth, will return to lead the business in an effort to address its declining sales.… Continue reading Revolution Beauty's founders return as sale falls through

Renowned tech giant Apple has made the decision to increase prices for its Apple TV+ streaming service in the UK and worldwide. The monthly cost has been raised by £1, resulting in a new price of £9.99 per month, while the annual subscription fee remains at £89. This adjustment represents a doubling of the original… Continue reading Apple TV+ raises subscription prices worldwide, including in UK

TikTok is set to lay off a significant number of employees in the UK who are responsible for moderating the content on the social media platform. This move comes as TikTok plans to shift this work to its other offices in Europe, aiming to enhance its moderation capabilities through the use of artificial intelligence (AI).… Continue reading TikTok to lay off hundreds of UK content moderators

Kate Whannel, a political reporter, reported that the government is in the process of seeking the right to appeal against a High Court ruling that prevented asylum seekers from being housed in an Essex hotel. Epping Forest District Council had obtained a temporary injunction earlier in the week to prevent individuals from being placed at… Continue reading Home Office seeks to appeal against court ruling on asylum hotel

Actor Noel Clarke has lost his libel case against the Guardian, after he sued the newspaper’s publisher for printing allegations of sexual misconduct. The Doctor Who and Kidulthood star took Guardian News and Media (GNM) to court after the paper ran a series of stories in 2021 claiming he had used his power in the… Continue reading Noel Clarke: Actor's libel case against the Guardian dismissed

Karen Gillan, the Scottish actress, has announced that she will be starring in a new version of the 80s cult classic movie Highlander alongside Henry Cavill. The former Doctor Who star, who hails from Inverness, shared on Instagram her excitement about the role, stating that her dialect coach won’t be needed. Gillan expressed her thrill… Continue reading Karen Gillan joins Henry Cavill in the cast of Highlander movie reboot