Category: UK News

A man who had been pretending to be various professionals in order to scam and steal from elderly victims has been sentenced to nine years in prison. Robert Markward, aged 64, targeted nine vulnerable individuals in Ayrshire between December 2022 and March 2023 by posing as a nurse, a handyman, and an electrician. Despite the… Continue reading Serial conman Robert Markward jailed again for targeting elderly victims

An investigation is underway by the police following an incident where children attending a Scouts camp were filmed and subjected to “offensive” comments on social media, amidst baseless rumors about the camp serving as accommodation for immigrants. Gwent Police revealed that while the video has been removed, certain posts contained misinformation and inappropriate language. Reports… Continue reading Children at Newbridge Scouts camp mistaken for immigrants as police investigate

Kathryn Armstrong reports for BBC News that a recent survey conducted by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has revealed concerning statistics regarding the safety of pharmacies within the UK. According to the survey, around nine out of 10 pharmacies have seen an increase in incidents of shoplifting and aggression towards staff members in the past… Continue reading Pharmacies report surge in shoplifting and aggressive behaviour

Reporting from the scene, the special Mass that took place at St Colmcille’s Church on Tuesday saw a gathering of representatives from local clergy, police, politics, and members of the public. Bishop Alan McGuckian, speaking at the Mass, emphasized the importance of courage in times of fear, reminding attendees that even in terrible circumstances, God’s… Continue reading Downpatrick: Mass held for murdered man and attacked priest

Since Labour took office last summer, it is estimated that around 50,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats. According to Home Office data, as of Sunday, 49,797 individuals had made the journey, with the Monday total yet to be disclosed. Baroness Jacqui Smith, a government minister, expressed concern over this “unacceptable number… Continue reading Channel crossings to hit 50,000 since Labour came to power

The natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park in Devon is being marred by campers who are treating the area “like a festival site”. The Dartmoor National Park Authority has expressed concern over an increase in “fly camping” activities, where campers are bringing in generators and mini-fridges since the Supreme Court upheld the legal right to… Continue reading Surge in Dartmoor 'fly camping' after wild camp ruling

Police have confirmed that three children are currently in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a man on the Isle of Sheppey. The individuals in custody include a 16-year-old girl, and two boys aged 14 and 15. The arrests were made on Sunday following an incident on… Continue reading Children held on suspicion of murder after death on Isle of Sheppey

The labor market in the UK appears to be cooling off, based on the latest official figures that show a decrease in job vacancies and the number of people on payrolls. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), job openings dropped by 5.8% to 718,000 between May and July across almost all industries. There… Continue reading UK job vacancies tumble across the board

A tragic incident unfolded in the village of Naburn, near York, as police responded to reports of a serious assault on a woman. Authorities swiftly arrived on the scene at about 17:50 BST on Monday only to make a grim discovery – the body of a man in a nearby play park. The woman, who… Continue reading Man's body found in Naburn park after woman seriously injured

London is set to experience a high air pollution alert on Tuesday as temperatures are expected to surpass 30C. City Hall has warned that strong sunshine and hot weather will lead to elevated ozone levels, exacerbated by airflow from mainland Europe. Imperial College London’s forecast has prompted the activation of the alert by the mayor’s… Continue reading High pollution warning issued for London by City Hall