Category: UK News

In a recent communication to Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, Sir Martyn Oliver, the chief inspector of Ofsted, revealed that there have been significant issues at Oakhill Secure Training Centre (STC) in Milton Keynes. Since November of the previous year, a total of 33 staff members have either been suspended or dismissed from their positions. Of… Continue reading Youth detention centre in Milton Keynes removes 33 staff members

BBC News reporters Daniel Wainwright, Tarah Welsh, and Jemma Crew shed light on the housing crisis in England in a recent article. Despite a decrease in the number of new homes during Labour’s first year in office, there has been a notable increase in applications for new homes over the past six months. The article… Continue reading Number of new homes fell in Labour's first year but applications rise

Storm Floris is set to arrive in the UK on Monday, with the Met Office predicting strong winds and heavy rain accompanying the storm. This will mark the sixth named storm of the season and the first one since January. The current projections indicate that the center of Floris will track across the northern part… Continue reading UK weather: Met Office names Storm Floris as rain and strong winds forecast

Two siblings, Ameiya and Ricardo Junior Del Brocco, tragically lost their lives after drowning off the east coast of Spain, specifically at Llarga Beach in Salou. The pair, aged 13 and 11 respectively, were on holiday with their parents, who were also involved in a rescue attempt by emergency services. The community rallied together to… Continue reading Family's tribute to Birmingham siblings who drowned in Spain

A 38-year-old man named Kamran Rasool Aman tragically lost his life in Barry last month, prompting two teenagers to plead not guilty to his murder. The incident occurred on 1 July, leading to a police response that ultimately resulted in Mr. Aman’s passing. The defendants, aged 16 and 17 and hailing from Llantwit Major in… Continue reading Teens plead not guilty after Kamran Rasool Aman killed in Barry

A criminal investigation is currently underway by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) regarding the presence of asbestos at a bonfire site in Belfast, as confirmed by the environment minister. Concerns had been raised about the hazardous material at the Meridi Street site ahead of the lighting of the 11 July bonfires. Initially, the NIEA… Continue reading Bonfire: Criminal investigation under way over asbestos at site

Michelle Agyemang, the talented striker from England, recently expressed her unwavering belief in the Lionesses’ ability to clinch victory at Euro 2025. From the onset of the tournament, the team harbored a collective confidence in their potential for success. This resolute mindset propelled them to a remarkable triumph over Spain in the final held in… Continue reading Michelle Agyemang: 'Winning Euro 2025 was so surreal that I cried'

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq is facing trial later this month over corruption allegations in Bangladesh. The former minister is accused of illegally obtaining land in Bangladesh as part of a broader investigation into the regime of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted as prime minister last year. The country’s Anti-Corruption Commission has confirmed that… Continue reading Labour MP Tulip Siddiq to face corruption trial in Bangladesh

In Leicester, an ongoing investigation has granted the police extended time to interrogate a man who was arrested for suspected involvement in an incident at a children’s summer camp. The camp, located at Stathern Lodge on Canal Lane, witnessed a chaotic situation resulting in the admission of eight children and an adult to the hospital… Continue reading Stathern Lodge: 'Crazy' scenes after children fell ill at camp

Renowned Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has been confirmed by Amazon MGM Studios to write the upcoming James Bond film. The highly anticipated movie, to be directed by Denis Villeneuve of Dune fame, is currently in development under the oversight of the studio. This follows the departure of long-serving Bond masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael… Continue reading James Bond: Peaky Blinders' Steven Knight 'can't wait' to write latest film