Category: UK News

A heatwave is expected to hit the UK this Friday, potentially making it the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching up to 24C in certain regions. The south and south-eastern parts of England are likely to experience the warmest weather, with highs of 23C or 24C, while Northern Ireland, Scotland, and… Continue reading UK could see hottest day of the year as sunshine continues

Elaine Mitchell, a BBC News NI south-west reporter, covered the tragic story of a nine-year-old boy named Ronan Wilson who was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Bundoran in 2023. Dean Wilson, the father of the victim, expressed the family’s grief by stating that nothing can bring back their beloved “wee rascal.” The culprit, Sergee… Continue reading Ronan Wilson: Sergee Kelly jailed for killing nine-year-old in hit-and-run

Staff at Cardiff University have decided to take drastic action in response to the university’s proposed job cuts. The University and College Union (UCU) announced that members have voted in favor of an all-out strike and a marking and assessment boycott scheduled to take place during the upcoming summer term. The initial proposal to cut… Continue reading Cardiff University union announces strike days and marking boycott

Derek Pearson has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the fatal street attack on Steven Johnson in Aberdeen. The incident took place in March 2023, resulting in Mr. Johnson falling and hitting his head, leading to his death in the hospital. Despite Pearson’s denial and claim of self-defense, a jury found him guilty… Continue reading Killer jailed for death of 'amazing dad' in Aberdeen street row

Decades of neglect have turned the once vibrant housing estate of Clune Park in Port Glasgow into a desolate wasteland, earning it the nickname of “Scotland’s Chernobyl.” Originally built as accommodations for shipyard workers over a hundred years ago, the tenements now stand empty and overgrown, frozen in time as a testament to the stand-off… Continue reading Inside Port Glasgow's abandoned Clune Park estate

Charlotte Edwards is a Business reporter for BBC News. Recent official figures reveal that the UK economy experienced a higher-than-expected growth rate of 0.5% in February, with significant contributions coming from the services sector. Economists had initially predicted a growth rate of just 0.1%, but the Office for National Statistics (ONS) pointed out various factors… Continue reading UK economy grew more than expected in February

A young woman, aged 21, has been formally accused of causing damage to Donald Trump’s golf course located at Turnberry. The incident, which occurred on March 8th, involved digging up one of the greens at the Ayrshire course and defacing another with the message “Gaza is not for sale.” Additionally, red paint was splattered across… Continue reading Woman charged over vandalism at Trump Turnberry

Three teenagers tragically lost their lives in a collision involving a car and a bus near Heathrow Airport. The devastating incident occurred on 31 March, leaving the families of the victims utterly heartbroken. The deceased have been identified as 17-year-old Star Tomkins, 18-year-old Harley Woods, and 17-year-old Jimmy Savory. The Metropolitan Police responded to the… Continue reading Tributes paid to teens killed in car crash near Heathrow airport

Coleen Rooney’s legal team has been cleared of any misconduct in the ongoing legal battle with Rebekah Vardy over costs incurred during the defamation case famously known as Wagatha Christie. Last year, Mrs. Vardy brought a libel case against Mrs. Rooney, which she ultimately lost. The current dispute revolves around the amount that Mrs. Vardy… Continue reading Wagatha: Coleen Rooney lawyers did not commit misconduct, says High Court judge

Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow, known as “Scotland’s Chernobyl” due to its eerie appearance resembling a ghost town, is set to be demolished after years of abandonment. Built a century ago to house shipyard workers, the tenements have largely stood empty, creating a stand-off between private landlords and the local council hindering redevelopment efforts.… Continue reading Bulldozers to move in on 'Scotland's Chenobyl'