Category: UK News

A former priest was sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of eight counts of historical indecent assault against four boys. The judge at Dungannon Crown Court labeled Canon Patrick McEntee, 71, from Esker Road in Dromore, County Tyrone, as a “predatory paedophile” who exploited children under his care. The assaults occurred… Continue reading Canon Patrick McEntee jailed for historical indecent assault on four boys

Over the upcoming weekend, a substantial number of individuals across the UK will find themselves under a yellow weather warning due to the anticipated arrival of strong winds and heavy rainfall. This weather event has the potential to cause minor damages and disrupt travel, particularly affecting ferry services. Coastal areas, sea fronts, and coastal communities… Continue reading Met Office extends UK weather warning as heavy rain and wind forecast

Two journalists, Isaac Ashe and Monika Plaha, from BBC East Midlands and BBC East Midlands Today reported on a heartwarming story about Yogesh Alekari, an Indian content creator who had his motorbike stolen during a round-the-world challenge in the UK. Alekari had travelled through 17 countries on his black, white, and orange KTM 390 Adventure… Continue reading Motorbike gifted to round-the-world trip Nottingham theft victim

Labour MPs are facing uncertainty and despondency following a turbulent week that involved the dismissal of Lord Mandelson and the resignation of Angela Rayner, according to Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander. Questions have arisen about Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US, given his connections to convicted paedophile Jeffery… Continue reading Labour MPs despondent, says minister after Mandelson and Rayner chaos

The UK economy faced stagnation in July, following a significant decline in manufacturing output over the past year. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that there was zero growth in the economy during the month, contrasting with the 0.4% expansion witnessed in June. Despite these monthly fluctuations, the ONS has now shifted its focus… Continue reading UK economy saw zero growth in July

Prince Harry has surprised everyone by making a visit to Kyiv after receiving an invitation from an organization that supports Ukrainians with severe injuries resulting from the war. The Duke of Sussex expressed his desire to do everything he can to aid in the recovery of injured military personnel. His arrival in Kyiv via train… Continue reading Prince Harry visits Ukraine to support those injured in war

Spinal Tap’s drummer curse is no secret to fans of the parody British rock band. From the original sticksman, John “Stumpy” Pepys, who died in a “bizarre gardening accident,” to subsequent unfortunate replacements like Eric “Stumpy Joe” Childs and Peter “James” Bond who met grim fates, the band has struggled in this department. Now, over… Continue reading Spinal Tap: The world's loudest band return with a little help from their famous friends

Steve Reed, the newly appointed Housing Secretary, has expressed the government’s firm commitment to constructing 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029, stating unequivocally that “it’s what we’re going to do.” Taking over the housing portfolio from Angela Rayner in a recent reshuffle, Reed highlighted the urgency of addressing the housing “crisis” through increased… Continue reading We will build 1.5m homes, new housing secretary insists

Baroness Doreen Lawrence is calling on witnesses to share any information they may have about her son’s murder as an official review, sparked by a BBC investigation, gets underway. The review, conducted independently by the College of Policing, aims to uncover any remaining leads in the case of Stephen Lawrence’s tragic killing. Speaking to BBC… Continue reading Stephen Lawrence’s mother asks witnesses to 'please come forward’ as review begins

A recent report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has highlighted a concerning trend in the cost of residential care for vulnerable children in England. Over the course of five years, the expenditure on each child placed in a children’s home has almost doubled, with councils averaging £318,400 per child for the year ending in… Continue reading Cost of children's homes doubles but care can be poor