Category: UK News

The tragic death of two-year-old Ethan Ives-Griffiths at the hands of his grandparents, Michael and Kerry Ives, has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. Ethan, who was on the child protection register, suffered significant abuse while in their care before succumbing to a catastrophic brain injury in August 2021. His mother, Shannon Ives, was also… Continue reading Garden City toddler murdered by grandparents 'failed by system'

A man named Roy Owen from Selkirk, who was admitted to Borders General Hospital (BGH) in Melrose for palliative care in May 2023, was left in “unnecessary pain” according to the nursing staff at the hospital. Despite requiring 24-hour palliative care, the 79-year-old with prostate cancer felt neglected by the hospital’s medical team, who repeatedly… Continue reading Dying cancer patient left in 'unnecessary pain' at Borders hospital

On Monday night, a stunning display of the Northern Lights graced the skies of the UK, captivating onlookers with its breathtaking beauty. This mesmerizing phenomenon was captured in a timelapse video above the North Sea, comprising 782 individual photographs taken over a span of three hours and 40 minutes. The footage was filmed from Flamborough… Continue reading Timelapse shows Northern Lights display over North Sea

The Epping Forest District Council has faced another setback in its legal battle to prevent an Epping hotel from housing asylum seekers. The council’s attempt to appeal to the Supreme Court has been denied by the Court of Appeal, following a temporary injunction secured by the council from the High Court. The injunction would have… Continue reading Epping asylum hotel Supreme Court appeal denied

In north Belfast, local politicians are actively working towards finding solutions to racist and sectarian attacks in the area. Recently, a young mother from the Catholic community had to flee her home with her children due to sectarian abuse. This incident occurred in the Lower Oldpark area, where a number of homes were targeted in… Continue reading North Belfast: Young family fled home following sectarian bomb threats

The leader of Nottinghamshire County Council for Reform UK has stated that his party’s councillors were not prohibited from communicating with a local newspaper’s reporters. Following a disagreement over a story regarding local government reorganisation, the council had informed the BBC that Mick Barton had banned the Nottingham Post and Nottinghamshire Live from speaking to… Continue reading Reform UK Nottinghamshire County Council boss denies press ban applied to councillors

UK government long-term borrowing costs have soared to their highest level since 1998, putting additional strain on the chancellor as she prepares for the Budget. The interest rate on 30-year government bonds, known as the yield, has surged to 5.72%, resulting in increased expenses for the government when borrowing funds. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is now… Continue reading UK borrowing costs hit 27-year high adding to pressure on Reeves

Bella Culley, a nineteen-year-old British teenager, is currently facing trial in Georgia for drug smuggling. At a recent hearing at Tbilisi City Court, it was revealed that a significant amount of money is required in order to secure her release or reduce her potential sentence. Culley, originally from Billingham, Teesside, had been warned previously that… Continue reading British teen Bella Culley told 'substantial' sum would free her

Elias Morgan, a convicted armed robber, has been sentenced to a minimum of 45 years in prison for the murder of Lenny Scott, a father-of-three, in an act of retaliation. The incident took place outside a gym in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, on 8 February 2024. Investigators discovered that Morgan had a sexual relationship with a female… Continue reading Lenny Scott: Killer gets 45 years for prison officer 'execution'

Two BBC journalists, Lynsey Bews and Angus Cochrane, reported that MSP Colin Smyth hosted a group of girl guides at the Scottish Parliament just days after being charged with possessing indecent images of children. Smyth, who has been suspended by Labour, engaged with the group at Holyrood on 15 August, which was 10 days after… Continue reading MSP hosted girl guides at parliament after indecent images arrest