Category: UK News

Former BBC News Director James Harding has called for an end to what he describes as “chilling” political interference in the BBC. He expressed his concerns following comments made by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, who seemed to suggest that Director-General Tim Davie should resign after a controversial iPlayer broadcast featuring Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set. Harding,… Continue reading MacTaggart Lecture: James Harding calls for BBC to be protected in changing media landscape

A pair of kayakers in Dorset, South of England, have recounted their harrowing experiences rescuing two women from a dolphin that was pushing them underwater. Brothers Rhys and Gareth Paterson witnessed the animal jumping on one swimmer’s back and submerging her head at Lyme Bay. Rhys described the swimmer as “gasping for air” and “terrified”,… Continue reading Brothers rescue 'terrified' swimmer from dolphin at Lyme Bay

Political correspondent Joe Pike reported that Sir Keir Starmer praised US President Donald Trump’s commitment to security guarantees for Ukraine as a significant development. This came following a meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin, which Starmer hailed as progress. The prime minister participated in a leaders’ summit at the White House, where he co-chaired… Continue reading Starmer hails breakthrough on Ukraine – but anxiety over its future remains

Morecambe FC faced a dire financial crisis just days before potential expulsion from the National League, which would have led to the club’s extinction. However, a ray of hope emerged as Panjab Warriors completed a takeover, saving the club from imminent doom. The new owners took charge on Monday, acquiring the shares of former owner… Continue reading Morecambe takeover: Panjab Warriors 'feel blessed' to be owners of National League club

BBC News presents an intriguing insight into the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to recreate the potential faces of Welsh convicts who were exiled to Australia during the 19th Century. A dedicated team of volunteers and researchers have painstakingly delved into the lives of 60 offenders banished from Anglesey, whose crimes ranged from minor thefts… Continue reading AI used to recreate faces of Welsh convicts sent to Australia

A former priest, Chris Brain, has been found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault against nine women. Brain, 68, was the leader of the Nine O’Clock Service (NOS), an influential evangelical movement based in Sheffield during the 1980s and 90s. The verdict was delivered following a trial at Inner London Crown Court, where Brain… Continue reading Ex-priest Chris Brain found guilty of 17 indecent assaults

A man from Downley, Buckinghamshire, has been sentenced to nine years in jail for wounding a police officer with a crossbow. Jason King, 55, shot PC Curtis Foster in the leg and stabbed a neighbor’s partner in the stomach during a dispute on May 10, 2024. Despite sustaining injuries, both victims made a full recovery… Continue reading High Wycombe man who shot PC with crossbow jailed

Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has recently faced legal trouble after being arrested and charged with the possession of indecent images. The 52-year-old, who has represented South Scotland since 2016, was taken into custody at a property in Dumfries earlier this month. Following the incident, Smyth has been suspended by Scottish Labour, and he is… Continue reading Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged over indecent images

A man known for frequently evading train fares has had his sentencing postponed due to concerns raised by a judge regarding the legal process. Charles Brohiri, who owes more than £30,000 in penalty fares, was caught 113 times by Govia Thameslink ticket inspectors, as revealed in Westminster Magistrates court. Despite committing an additional 30 offences… Continue reading Sentencing for man who dodged 113 train tickets delayed

The Metropolitan Police’s utilization of live facial recognition technology (LFRT) has come under scrutiny by the UK’s equality regulator for allegedly violating human rights laws. This technology operates by scanning faces captured on CCTV and comparing them against a watchlist of individuals sought by the police, resulting in over 1,000 arrests since January 2024, according… Continue reading Regulator raises concerns over Met's facial recognition camera use