Category: UK News

After a tragic incident in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, a teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the stabbing of 17-year-old Keiron Charles. The young boy was pronounced dead at the scene on Erconwald Street at approximately 13:10 BST on Saturday. Another 16-year-old boy, who was also stabbed, has been taken to the… Continue reading Keiron Charles: Murder arrest over Shepherd's Bush stabbing

A deliberate fire in County Down led to the evacuation of homes near the Mourne Mountains. The large gorse fire broke out on Sandbank Road in Hilltown around 17:00 BST on Saturday, prompting a major incident declaration. Over 100 firefighters with 15 appliances worked overnight to contain the blaze, which extended approximately two miles, including… Continue reading Mourne Mountains: Huge wildfire treated as arson

In a recent interview on the Sunday Show, Jamie Greene, an MSP who recently left the Scottish Conservatives, expressed concerns over what he described as a shift to the far right within the party. Greene, who has now joined the Liberal Democrats, highlighted language used by the Conservatives that he found troubling, particularly the characterization… Continue reading Ex-Tory MSP says 'growing disquiet' in party over move to right

The world of puzzling took on a new level of intensity in Bradford over the weekend, as over 200 participants from around the world gathered at Woodhouse Grove School to compete in the UK’s first federation-approved puzzling championships. With the goal of completing 500-piece puzzles as quickly as possible, the competitors were fully immersed in… Continue reading Speed puzzling: 'It's like the Olympic 100m sprint'

In a tragic incident in County Durham, a man has lost his life in a shooting that took place on Elm Street, Stanley. The emergency services were called to the scene at around 17:20 BST on Saturday following reports of a disturbance. Despite the paramedics’ efforts to save him, the man in his 50s was… Continue reading Man killed in shooting at Stanley house

After a dramatic fall in the Grand National, Broadway Boy is set to return home. The horse, trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies in Gloucestershire, was leading the Aintree showpiece when he fell heavily at Valentine’s Brook during the second circuit. Willy Twiston-Davies, Nigel’s son and assistant trainer, expressed gratitude for the support and praised the vets… Continue reading Grand National: Broadway Boy to return home after fall while leading race

A wildfire broke out in Galloway, prompting the evacuation of people and properties as emergency services rushed to the scene. The blaze initially started in Glen Trool late Friday night and continued to spread north throughout Saturday. Helicopters were deployed to help combat the flames, with authorities warning that the fire could reach the Loch… Continue reading Evacuations as wildfire spreads north through Galloway forest

Laura O’Neill of BBC News in Manchester reported on the tragic case of Kimberley McAssey, a young mother who was found dead after lying unresponsive for 30 hours before emergency services were called. This heartbreaking incident occurred in February 2021, when Kimberley had been drinking and taking drugs with her friend Ryan Sheridan. Instead of… Continue reading Kimberley McAssey: 'We still don't know how our amazing daughter died'

In an unexpected turn of events, a group of young train enthusiasts stumbled upon each other while riding the Tyne and Wear Metro, leading to the formation of a unique club with a shared passion. Calling themselves the Metro Bashers, these individuals, aged between 16 and 20, come together regularly to embark on the full… Continue reading Metro Bashers: Doing circuits of Tyne and Wear's train system

In a recent interview with the BBC, activist Esther Ghey expressed her frustration with the government’s handling of online safety, emphasizing the detrimental impact on young people’s lives. Ghey’s teenage daughter Brianna was tragically murdered in February 2023 by two peers, one of whom had been consuming violent online content. Brianna herself had been exposed… Continue reading Brianna Ghey's mother criticises government over online safety