Category: UK News

A father-of-seven, Colin Richards, met a tragic end in April last year when he was fatally stabbed in Ely. The teenager responsible for his murder, Corey Gauci, 19, was convicted of the crime in a recent six-week trial at Cardiff Crown Court. Additionally, Gauci’s co-defendants Soray Somersall, Noreen O’Driscoll, James O’Driscoll, and Rebecca Ross were… Continue reading Ely murder: Teen guilty of killing father-of-seven with knife

A woman was tragically murdered in front of her young daughter during the 2024 Notting Hill Carnival, leading to a recent conviction of the perpetrator. Shakeil Thibou, a 20-year-old from Kensington, West London, was found guilty of the murder of 32-year-old Cher Maximen by a jury at the Old Bailey. The incident occurred on the… Continue reading Cher Maximen murder: Man guilty of London stabbing at Notting Hill Carnival

In a recent development, ex-footballer Joey Barton has been found guilty of libelling former England striker Eni Aluko in online posts about her and her family. The High Court ruling determined that Barton’s posts on social media platform X in January 2024 were defamatory, leading to threats of violence and abuse directed at Aluko. The… Continue reading Judge finds Joey Barton libelled Eni Aluko in X posts

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has found himself in legal trouble after being charged with child sex offences. These charges stem from historical incidents involving two children, who were reportedly around 10 years old at the time of the alleged attacks. The first incident is said to have taken place in the Glasgow area… Continue reading Ex-snooker champion Graeme Dott charged with child sex offences

BBC News business reporter, Mitchell Labiak, reports that UK lenders are taking action by cutting mortgage rates amidst the fallout from US tariffs, leading to predictions of deeper interest rate cuts than initially expected. Coventry Building Society made headlines by slashing its two-year fixed rate below 4% on Wednesday, setting off a wave of rate… Continue reading More UK lenders cut mortgage rates amid Trump tariff turmoil

A major crash involving several police vehicles has led to the closure of a section of the A1 in Newcastle. The collision occurred just before 02:30 BST, resulting in five individuals being transported to the hospital, according to the North East Ambulance Services (NEAS). Images from the scene depict four marked police cars in a… Continue reading Newcastle A1 police car crash closes road near Denton Burn

To celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary, King Charles and Queen Camilla were treated to a Margherita pizza during their state visit to Italy. The royal couple received the local cuisine in a delivery-style box while visiting a state school in Rome. The day began with King Charles meeting Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, at the… Continue reading Queen given pizza in Rome to mark 20th wedding anniversary to King Charles

The fate of British Steel hangs in the balance as the government mulls over whether to nationalize the Chinese-owned company. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy believes that a “commercial solution” is on the horizon and stressed the significance of British Steel in the country’s economy, with 2,700 employees depending on its future. The steel giant, under… Continue reading British Steel solution is within reach, minister says

Oxfam GB is facing tough times as the organization has announced its decision to potentially make 265 employees redundant. The charity mentioned that its income from retail and fundraising has taken a hit due to the current economic conditions, inflation, and rising National Insurance contributions. As a result, Oxfam GB is looking to save over… Continue reading Oxfam GB puts 265 jobs at risk

Concerns have been raised over the potential impact of US tariffs on businesses, with the head of Northern Ireland’s Chamber calling on governments to ensure that steps are taken to avoid unintended negative consequences. Suzanne Wylie emphasized the need for political leaders to work with businesses to navigate the changes brought about by the tariffs,… Continue reading Trump tariffs: 'Work to do' to ensure tariffs have no unintended effects for NI