Category: UK News

Bob Vylan, the punk duo, have faced consequences for their controversial appearance at Glastonbury as they were dropped from the line-up of a music festival in Manchester. Originally scheduled to headline the Radar Festival at Victoria Warehouse, organisers made a statement confirming their removal from the event. Additionally, their performance at the French festival Kave… Continue reading Bob Vylan dropped from music festivals in Manchester and France

A young mother of two, Sarah Montgomery, tragically lost her life while heavily pregnant with her third child. The 27-year-old was found critically injured inside her home in Donaghadee, County Down, over the weekend and was later pronounced dead. A man named Zak Hughes, 28, from Ardglen Place in north Belfast, has been accused of… Continue reading Sarah Montgomery: Man in court charged with pregnant mother's murder

Written by: Tom Johnson A former police officer, Tariq Mahmood, has been sentenced to 120 hours of unpaid work after being found guilty of domestic abuse towards two women. The incidents took place between April 2019 and February 2022 in various locations in Edinburgh and Midlothian. Mahmood was convicted of physically assaulting one victim and… Continue reading Police officer sentenced for domestic abuse of two women

In Liverpool, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is deliberating on potential additional charges against Lucy Letby in connection with the deaths and non-fatal collapses of infants at hospitals where she was employed. The CPS received a comprehensive file of evidence from Cheshire Police detailing incidents at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital.… Continue reading Prosecutors considering new Lucy Letby charges

Investigations have revealed that a fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport, leading to the airport’s closure, could have been prevented if the issues had been addressed years ago. National Grid, the owner of the substation, had been aware of a fault at the site since 2018 but had not taken steps to rectify… Continue reading Heathrow shutdown caused by problem found seven years ago

Mariam Issimdar reported that there is a breakthrough in a decades-old cold case as a man named Ryland Headley, aged 92, was convicted of raping and murdering Louisa Dunne in 1967. The incident occurred when Headley broke into Dunne’s home in Bristol and carried out the brutal attack. Headley, a former railway worker, was sentenced… Continue reading Murderer Ryland Headley, 92, to be investigated over cold cases

In an effort to combat the ongoing issue of poor parking in Skye’s tourist hotspots, traffic wardens have significantly increased the number of fines issued, generating over £400,000 in penalties last year, as reported by Highland Council. A staggering total of 7,011 parking penalties were handed out in 2024, more than double the previous year’s… Continue reading Visitors 'significant' factor in rising Skye parking fines

Following a recent surge in arson attacks on 5G network masts, police have begun implementing “proactive patrolling” measures around these sites to enhance security. The majority of these attacks have been concentrated in west Belfast, with a reported total of 17 incidents since June 2023. Sinn Féin councillor Ronan McLaughlin has linked these attacks to… Continue reading Spike in arson attacks on 5G masts 'impacting thousands'

West Midlands Railway has announced the unveiling of a new train dedicated to Lioness player Jess Carter, just as England gears up for the Euro 2025 tournament. Named after the Warwick-born footballer who has represented England over 40 times, the train will serve as a symbol of pride and inspiration for aspiring athletes. A special… Continue reading Train named after Lioness Jess Carter ahead of Euro 2025

Ollie Tarvet, the British underdog, is capturing the attention of Wimbledon with his impressive performance. The 21-year-old prefers to be called Ollie, not Oliver, and he is making a name for himself as he competes in his first Grand Slam tournament, ranked 733 in the world. Despite facing defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the second… Continue reading Wimbledon 2025: Meet British qualifier Oliver Tarvet before he plays Carlos Alcaraz at the All England Club