Category: UK News

A tragic incident occurred in County Antrim, resulting in the death of a man in his 50s following a hit-and-run road traffic collision on the Ballyeaston Road in Ballyclare. The incident took place on a Friday night, where a woman in her 40s was also struck by the vehicle and sustained injuries that are reported… Continue reading Ballyclare: Man in his 50s dies following hit-and-run

Carrie Herrington, residing in Chipping Ongar, Essex, had an unexpected encounter when she awoke to strange noises coming from outside her home. Much to her surprise, a herd of cows had gathered in her garden and were staring back at her. The reason for this unusual visit was a fence panel that had been removed… Continue reading Essex homeowner shocked as cows make garden visit

Aimee Betro, a 45-year-old woman from the US, was found guilty this week of conspiracy to murder after a failed attempt to assassinate a businessman in Birmingham. She had been on the run for five years following the incident in 2019. Betro’s unsuccessful plot to frame an innocent man after her bungled attack led to… Continue reading Aimee Betro: How a second bungled plot was hitwoman's downfall

John Cruickshank, the last surviving recipient of the Victoria Cross from World War Two in Britain, has passed away at the age of 105. Hailing from Aberdeen, he was awarded the prestigious honour for his courageous actions during an attack on a German U-Boat while piloting a Catalina flying boat in June 1944. Of the… Continue reading Aberdeen man who was last surviving WW2 Victoria Cross recipient dies aged 105

At 97 years old, Grace Chambers has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming Europe’s oldest Parkrunner to complete 250 runs. Her most recent 5k run took place at Ormeau Park in south Belfast. Just four weeks prior, Grace had a stent fitted, but that didn’t deter her from participating in the run on Saturday. Remarkably,… Continue reading Parkrun record broken by 97-year-old Belfast runner

A plea has been made by a cross-party group of Members of Parliament to the government, urging them to take immediate action in bringing sick and injured children from Gaza to the UK for necessary medical treatment. In a letter addressed to senior ministers, 96 MPs emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the imminent… Continue reading MPs call on government to bring sick and injured Gaza children to UK

In the heart of Liverpool, the tragic story of 22-year-old Sam Rimmer’s untimely death continues to weigh heavily on his family. Three years ago, Sam fell victim to a fatal shooting that left his loved ones grappling with the overwhelming grief of losing a son and a brother. Despite the passage of time, the pain… Continue reading Sam Rimmer mum speaks of 'daily horror' since his unsolved murder

A rise in rural crime in Lancashire has left farmers living in fear of being targeted by organised crime gangs, including sheep rustlers and thieves breaking into farms. James Jackson, a farmer in Trawden, Lancashire, reported multiple break-ins at his farm, with burglars attempting to steal quad bikes valued at £12,000 each and sheep that… Continue reading Trawden: 'Our farms are under siege from criminal gangs'

In Essex, a Lamborghini driver named Fred McKennon was caught speeding at a staggering 140mph (225kmph) and has been temporarily banned from driving. The incident took place on the A120 dual carriageway at Takeley, near Stansted Airport, where officers conducting speed checks noticed the illegal tinted front windows on McKennon’s vehicle. As a result, his… Continue reading Ban for Colchester Lamborghini driver caught doing 140mph

Reporters Liz Rawlings and James Saville of BBC Newsnight have revealed that thousands of Afghans who were brought to safety in the UK have been affected by a data breach incident involving a Ministry of Defence (MoD) sub-contractor. The breach occurred at Inflite The Jet Centre, a company providing ground-handling services for flights at London… Continue reading Afghans resettled in UK affected by new MoD data breach