Category: UK News

Reported by Bea Swallow from BBC News in Gloucestershire, a mother, Melissa Wilband, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the death of her four-month-old daughter, Lexi, who passed away in April 2020 at Bristol Children’s Hospital. Despite denying the accusation, Wilband was found guilty by jurors in a four-week trial at Bristol… Continue reading Mother, 28, jailed for violently shaking baby daughter to death

An ongoing signal problem at London Waterloo railway station has resulted in widespread cancellations, prompting South Western Railway (SWR) to advise passengers against traveling until at least 21:00 BST. The disruptions affected various routes across the network, leaving commuters stranded as services were called off throughout the morning. While the issue with the signals has… Continue reading Waterloo signal failure causes major disruption

BBC Scotland’s political correspondent, David Wallace Lockhart, reports that Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie successfully fended off a challenge to his top candidate position in Glasgow for the 2026 Holyrood election. Despite facing criticism from some “radical” Green members, Harvie secured the top spot in the Glasgow regional list, likely ensuring his re-election to Holyrood.… Continue reading Patrick Harvie sees off Green challenge for top election spot

In a significant development for the water industry in England and Wales, a comprehensive review has suggested the most substantial reforms since privatization over three decades ago. The review, undertaken by Sir Jon Cunliffe, proposes 88 recommendations aimed at addressing key issues such as environmental regulation and the current oversight by regulator Ofwat. This overhaul… Continue reading Water industry review: Will these proposals make any difference?

Kate, an experienced climber, caver, and adventurer, was joined by her 15-year-old son, Draigen, and his friend Josh for what was expected to be an exciting journey through an underground slate mine system near Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd. Unfortunately, their adventure turned into a nightmare when a canoe capsized on a cold subterranean lake, leaving… Continue reading SOS: Extreme rescue for teens stranded underground in Welsh slate mine

s wearing a blue t-shirt, stands next to Elaine Shaw, who has ash-blonde hair, wearing a green blouse and glasses. They are standing in front of the block of flats with parked cars behind them.”>BBC Michael Jones and Elaine Shaw resigned from the residents’ management committee in April Knowsley Council confirmed on Monday that it… Continue reading Kirkby: £1m 'down the drain' as danger flats set to close

Investigative journalist Richard Bilton, from BBC Panorama, uncovered a chilling tale of cybercrime that resulted in the demise of a 158-year-old transportation company in Northamptonshire. KNP, which operated 500 lorries under the brand Knights of Old, fell victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by hackers known as Akira. This attack left the company’s 700 employees… Continue reading Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158-year-old company

Girlguides have introduced a range of new badges for activities like “fandoms”, being a “booktivist”, and sharing their “guiding sparkle”. This marks only the second time in Girlguiding’s extensive history that new badges have been added to the roster of patches available for award. A total of 72 new badges were launched in response to… Continue reading Girlguiding unveils 72 new badges including 'fandoms' and 'laughter'

Becky Morton, a political reporter, discusses the challenges faced by Nigel Farage and his Reform UK party in running local authorities. Following their success in gaining control of 10 councils during the recent local elections in England, Farage raised concerns about some council officials obstructing the work of Reform UK councillors. He highlighted instances where… Continue reading Reform UK councillors obstructed by officials, Nigel Farage says

Teenagers are falling prey to the allure of nicotine pouches, known as snus, which are wreaking havoc on their oral health. Finn, a 17-year-old, shares how he and his friends use these pouches until they are sick, experiencing a strong nicotine hit of 150mg per pouch that leaves them immobilized. The burning sensation against their… Continue reading The rising use of nicotine pouches snus – and risk to gums and teeth