Category: UK News

Written by: Sarah Thompson In a tragic incident near Lancaster, a driver under the influence of cocaine caused a fatal crash that claimed the life of his 14-year-old son. Daniel Burba, 31, from Morecambe, experienced an epileptic fit while driving his wife’s van on the M6. Despite being advised not to drive due to previous… Continue reading Daniel Burba: Cocaine-fuelled dad jailed over son's M6 crash death

BBC Scotland home affairs correspondent David Cowan reported that Birthlink, an Edinburgh-based charity, has issued an apology for the destruction of approximately 4,800 personal records related to adoptions in Scotland. The charity was fined £18,000 for shredding the files about four years ago in an attempt to create more space in their filing cabinets. The… Continue reading Adoption support charity shreds 'irreplaceable' files to save space

Jeremy Corbyn criticized Angela Rayner for approving the sale of eight allotments post general election. Allotments in the UK, numbering at 330,000, are small parcels of land rented out for residents to cultivate fruits and vegetables. These sites are safeguarded from development or sale under the Allotment Act of 1925, requiring ministerial approval for any… Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn attacks Angela Rayner for selling off allotments

Following a violent phone theft incident in west London, Bridgerton actress Genevieve Chenneour has revealed that she has been struggling with severe agoraphobia, making it difficult for her to leave her home. The attack occurred in February when the 27-year-old confronted a man who had taken her phone, leaving her concussed and traumatized. As a… Continue reading Genevieve Chenneour: Bridgerton actress speaks of phone theft trauma

Daniel Sandford, a UK correspondent, reported that Ministers are urging police to increase transparency regarding the nationalities of individuals who are charged. The regulations surrounding this issue involve considerations of laws on contempt of court and the guidance provided by the College of Policing. The contempt of court laws aim to ensure that suspects receive… Continue reading What are the rules around police giving out a suspect's nationality?

Neil Woodford, a former star fund manager, along with his investment firm, has been hit with a hefty fine of nearly £46m by the financial watchdog. The collapse of the Woodford Equity Income Fund in 2019 led to losses for around 300,000 individuals, as they attempted to withdraw money at a pace faster than the… Continue reading Neil Woodford and company fined nearly £46m over failures

Thomas Partey, the former Arsenal footballer, was granted conditional bail after facing charges of five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The 32-year-old Ghanaian appeared in court at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where he was accused of five counts of rape involving two women and one count of sexual assault against a third… Continue reading Footballer Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

In the aftermath of a violent altercation at Manchester Airport in July 2024, a police officer is now under criminal investigation for allegedly sharing CCTV footage of the incident. The footage, which went viral on social media, captured the clash between officers and two men. Mohammed Fahir Amaaz was recently found guilty of assaulting two… Continue reading Manchester Airport brawl: Officer accused of sharing footage

Emma Saunders, a culture reporter, has reported that TV presenter Jay Blades is facing charges of two counts of rape. The well-known host of the BBC show The Repair Shop is set to appear in court over the allegations next Wednesday, as confirmed by authorities from West Mercia Police. Jason Blades, 55, residing in Claverley,… Continue reading Repair Shop's Jay Blades charged with two counts of rape

Following the recent arrest of two men in connection with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old in Warwickshire, calls have been made for greater transparency regarding the immigration status and ethnicity of crime suspects. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has emphasized the need for clear guidance on disclosing personal information, stating that the current protocols may… Continue reading 'More transparency' needed on immigration status of suspects, says Cooper