Category: UK News

A coroner has determined that Welsh Labour politician Hefin David died by suicide. The 47-year-old was discovered unresponsive at his home in Nelson, located in Caerphilly county, on August 12 of the previous year. David had served as the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly since 2016. Senior coroner Caroline Saunders, in her official… Continue reading Coroner rules Labour politician Hefin David took his own life

The principal of the Royal School Armagh in County Armagh has confirmed that those believed to be involved in the creation of AI-generated explicit images have been identified. Graham Montgomery, who leads the school, addressed parents in a letter on Monday stating that the school has identified both the individuals whose images were manipulated as… Continue reading Royal School Armagh: Pupils behind explicit AI images tracked down, says principal

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has demanded an investigation into senior political figures, including John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon, over critical failures linked to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow. Sarwar described the complications that arose at the hospital as “the biggest scandal in the history of the Scottish Parliament,” alleging that a… Continue reading Sarwar calls for Swinney and Sturgeon to be investigated over QEUH

The Campaign Against Antisemitism has demanded the resignation of Simon Foster, the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, following recent controversies. The immediate backdrop to these calls was the resignation of Chief Constable Craig Guildford on Friday. Guildford stepped down amid widespread criticism over the police’s decision to ban Israeli fans from attending a Europa… Continue reading Call for West Midlands PCC to resign after Maccabi fan ban

A significant number of teachers in Scotland are struggling to secure permanent positions, with many spending extended periods on supply teaching lists or leaving the country in search of job stability, according to BBC Scotland’s findings. An examination of official Scottish government data reveals that the majority of newly qualified teachers, particularly in primary education,… Continue reading Teachers on supply list for years or leaving country due to job shortages

Christian Marot’s journey into wildlife filmmaking began with an unexpected response from one of his greatest heroes. At 19, he sent a letter to Sir David Attenborough, including a USB stick containing some of his early wildlife footage. To Marot’s astonishment, the famous broadcaster replied within ten days, returning the USB with thoughtful praise and… Continue reading 'A letter from Attenborough started my wildlife filming career'

A 12-year-old boy heroically took control of a speeding vehicle and called emergency services after his mother suddenly fainted while driving. The incident occurred as Nicola Crump was traveling from Wales to the Birmingham Christmas markets with her son. During the journey, Nicola lost consciousness, causing her foot to press on the accelerator and the… Continue reading Watch: Moment 12-year-old calls 999 from motorway after steering unconscious mum's car to safety

Amber Woodward, a 16-year-old from Abergele in north Wales, has been living with a rare allergy known as cold urticaria since 2022. This condition causes her to break out in red, itchy hives and experience swelling whenever the temperature drops below 12°C (53°F). Even a brief gust of cool wind during summer can trigger a… Continue reading Abergele teenager diagnosed with rare allergy to cold temperatures

The Metropolitan Police have reported that a trial of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in south London has contributed to reducing robbery and shoplifting, resulting in over 100 arrests. This pilot, conducted since last October in Croydon, utilizes fixed cameras mounted on street furniture rather than relying on mobile vans. These cameras capture individuals’ unique… Continue reading Croydon Live Facial Recognition pilot cuts crime, says Met Police

The Duke of Sussex is set to appear in the High Court in London on Thursday to provide testimony in a legal dispute involving the Daily Mail’s publishers. This hearing is a part of an ongoing privacy lawsuit that he is pursuing alongside six other plaintiffs, which includes Sir Elton John. The group is taking… Continue reading Prince Harry to appear in court in legal battle against tabloid