Category: UK News

Alison Hernandez, a police and crime commissioner representing the Conservative Party, recently issued an apology for misstating the facts surrounding an ongoing murder investigation in Cornwall. Devon and Cornwall Police clarified that only the body of one man, Daniel Coleman, has been recovered from woodland in Sticker, near St Austell, and no other remains have… Continue reading Devon and Cornwall crime commissioner apologises for bodies claim

Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as more than a third of MPs have written an open letter urging the UK to officially recognize a Palestinian state. The letter, signed by 220 MPs from various political parties, emphasizes the importance of UK recognition in facilitating a two-state solution. This move comes shortly after France made… Continue reading 220 MPs call for Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian state

A tragic incident unfolded as a disabled teenage girl, Loraine Choulla, and her mother, Alphonsine Djiako Leuga, were found dead in their home in Radford in May 2024. The heartbreaking story revealed missed opportunities that could have saved them, as a coroner concluded that an ambulance should have responded to a 999 call made by… Continue reading 'Missed opportunities' to save disabled girl found dead with mum

In June 2024, 19-year-old Jay Slater from Britain disappeared in Tenerife, sparking a large-scale search effort. Tragically, his body was discovered almost a month later. The circumstances surrounding his death have come to light following a coroner’s investigation in the United Kingdom. After conducting a thorough examination, the coroner determined that Jay Slater’s demise was… Continue reading Jay Slater: How inquest into Jay Slater's death unfolded

Following recent demonstrations outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, where asylum seekers have been housed, the Home Office has announced a new policy regarding single adult male asylum seekers who are unwilling to transition from hotels to “suitable alternative accommodation.” The government, which is responsible for providing housing to destitute asylum seekers, has introduced… Continue reading Asylum seekers refusing to leave hotels risk homelessness

Frankie McCamley of BBC News reported from the Old Bailey in a tragic case where two teenagers received life sentences for the murder of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa. The aspiring rapper was fatally stabbed on a route 472 bus in Woolwich, south-east London, on 7 January. The Old Bailey heard that Kelyan was sitting on the… Continue reading Kelyan Bokassa: Teens detained for murder of boy on Woolwich bus

A council report revealed that Stevie Wonder and other artists performed concerts in Cardiff’s Blackweir Fields without obtaining the necessary planning permission. The shows, which included acts like Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, and Slayer, attracted large crowds. Despite the lack of application for planning permission, the council decided not to take formal enforcement action against… Continue reading Stevie Wonder and Noah Kahan Cardiff gigs had no planning permission

The recent ban imposed by the UK government on Palestine Action has drawn criticism from the United Nations’ human rights chief, Volker Turk, who describes it as a concerning misuse of counter-terrorism legislation. Turk has called on the government to reconsider the ban, labeling it as “disproportionate and unnecessary.” This move came after Palestine Action… Continue reading UN human rights chief criticises 'disturbing' Palestine Action ban

The Passing of an Icon: Jazz Legend Dame Cleo Laine Renowned jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine, celebrated for her extraordinary vocal range and diverse musical abilities, has passed away at the age of 97. Throughout her illustrious career, Dame Cleo made history as the first British vocalist to win a Grammy Award in the jazz… Continue reading Cleo Laine: Acclaimed jazz singer dies aged 97

Emma Stanley reported from BBC Lancashire that a coroner concluded Jay Slater’s death was accidental after he fell down a ravine in Tenerife. The 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, went missing on June 17, 2024, and was found in a remote area near the village of Masca on July 15 after a massive search. According to… Continue reading Jay Slater's death accidental due to fall, coroner rules