Category: UK News

Rapper Fekky goes from south London to a Cambridgeshire farm

Rapper Fekky has undergone a significant lifestyle change by moving from the bustling environment of south London to a peaceful farm in the countryside. The artist, known for collaborations with big names in the industry such as Skepta and Dizzee Rascal, embarked on this new journey after discovering a passion for gardening during the Covid-19… Continue reading Rapper Fekky goes from south London to a Cambridgeshire farm

Epping council applies for asylum injunction over The Bell Hotel

Peter Walker reports for the BBC News in Essex that a district council has sought an injunction from the High Court to prevent migrants from being housed at The Bell Hotel. Following months of protests against the hotel being used to accommodate asylum seekers, Epping Forest District Council expressed concerns about escalating tensions in the… Continue reading Epping council applies for asylum injunction over The Bell Hotel

Scotland at 'very high' wildfire risk from Wednesday

A fire believed to be caused by human activity erupted on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh on Sunday, prompting the issuance of the 10th wildfire warning for most of Scotland this year. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has advised against using open flames outdoors during this “very high” wildfire risk period, effective for seven… Continue reading Scotland at 'very high' wildfire risk from Wednesday

Twin Lamborghinis seized in central London supercar crackdown

Reporting by Jess Warren and Briohny Williams for BBC News Luxury vehicles worth millions of pounds were impounded by the Metropolitan Police in an effort to crack down on dangerous driving in central London. A total of 72 vehicles, valued at approximately £6 million, were seized in a three-day operation spanning Hyde Park, Kensington, and… Continue reading Twin Lamborghinis seized in central London supercar crackdown

Aimee Betro: The Wisconsin woman hired to kill in Birmingham, UK

In a bizarre twist of events, a US woman found herself embroiled in a UK family feud that led to her being hired as a contract killer. Aimee Betro from Wisconsin ended up in the middle of a plot to assassinate a man in Birmingham, UK, despite having virtually no criminal background prior to the… Continue reading Aimee Betro: The Wisconsin woman hired to kill in Birmingham, UK

Harvey Willgoose's mum calls for killer to be named

The plea for lifting the anonymity order protecting the identity of the 15-year-old who murdered schoolboy Harvey Willgoose has been made by his parents. Harvey lost his life after being fatally stabbed in the heart by a fellow classmate during his lunch break at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on 3 February. Due… Continue reading Harvey Willgoose's mum calls for killer to be named

Men being over-treated for prostate cancer, says charity

A charity has raised concerns that the NHS is providing unnecessary treatment for prostate cancer in men, with approximately 5,000 individuals each year undergoing treatments for cancers that are unlikely to pose any harm. While a majority of prostate cancer cases require treatment, roughly one in four cases are slow-growing, allowing men to opt for… Continue reading Men being over-treated for prostate cancer, says charity

Plea for help find 'one of Britain's most wanted' 20 years on

Merseyside Police has released new images of fugitive Kevin Parle, who is wanted in connection with two murders dating back more than 20 years. A reward of £10,000 has been offered for any information that leads to his arrest. Parle is suspected of killing 16-year-old Liam Kelly in 2004 and 22-year-old Lucy Hargreaves in 2005.… Continue reading Plea for help find 'one of Britain's most wanted' 20 years on

Arrests over suspected prison package drone drop at HMP Lowdham Grange

Following a recent incident at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire, three individuals have been taken into custody. The alarm was raised by prison staff on Sunday morning after a drone was suspected of delivering a package containing mobile phones, chargers, and drugs into the facility. Nottinghamshire Police swiftly responded to the situation and apprehended a… Continue reading Arrests over suspected prison package drone drop at HMP Lowdham Grange