Category: UK News

The Metropolitan Police has launched a murder investigation after a man was found with fatal stab wounds in Haringey, North London. The man was discovered unresponsive near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at around 5:51am on Sunday. Despite receiving immediate medical treatment, including CPR, the man was declared dead at the scene. Police have not made any… Continue reading Tottenham Hotspur: Murder probe after stabbing near stadium

The UK government has stated that its advice on arms sales to Israel has not changed, despite increased calls to reassess the UK’s support following the fatal targeting of aid workers in Gaza this week. In response to criticism of Israel’s actions, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, said Israel was conducting a “legitimate”… Continue reading Deputy PM: Advice on UK arms sales to Israel has not changed

Police in Greater Manchester have announced that a man in his 20s from Salford has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a passer-by discovered a torso wrapped in plastic in Kersal Wetlands. The victim, who has not been identified, is believed to have been over the age of 40. DNA tests are currently being… Continue reading Murder arrest over torso found in Salford woodland

Bryan Talbot, a British graphic novelist, will soon be inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame, which is the most prestigious award for comic writers and artists globally. The BBC recently visited the artist and spent some time with him in his studio located in the basement of his Sunderland home. From… Continue reading Bryan Talbot: The comics legend lurking in a Sunderland basement

Plans to expand a Belfast Lough oil terminal have been approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council despite opposition from local residents concerned over a big increase in its use and climate change issues. The Cloghan Point terminal will be developed into a facility for importing oil to be stored on the site before… Continue reading Cloghan Point: Lack of action over oil terminal plan 'shocking'

On Monday, a total solar eclipse is expected to occur over North America, spanning from Mexico to the eastern tip of Canada. Although the phenomenon will be less dramatic in the UK, some parts of the country may be able to witness a partial eclipse. David Levy, a science author, explains that while a partial… Continue reading Where in the UK can you see the Monday 8 April solar eclipse?

The Post Office has revealed that, over a period of 24 years, the people at the helm of the company while the problematic Horizon system was in place earned a total of £19.4m. From 1995 to 2002, John Roberts was in charge of the Post Office (then called Consignia) and made £1.2m. From 2010 to… Continue reading Post Office scandal: Bosses earned millions despite Horizon scandal

England has temporarily banned permits for new incinerator plants, including one that the Environment Secretary Steve Barclay is fighting against being built in his constituency. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will now evaluate how many plants are necessary, following a caution from a government official that stopping permits would be “unlawful.”… Continue reading Government delays decision on incinerator opposed by Steve Barclay

New chart data from the UK’s Official Charts Company suggests that high-energy pop and dance music are on the decline in 2024, as more folksy singer-songwriters rise in popularity. The first three months of the year saw three out of the four biggest hits come from artists like Noah Kahan, Teddy Swims, and Benson Boone.… Continue reading Noah Kahan, Teddy Swims and Benson Boone: US singer-songwriters are pop's breakout stars

British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak has stated that the UK is still supportive of Israel’s right to defend itself, six months on from the beginning of the conflict between Israel and Gaza. However, Sunak expressed his dismay at the fatalities of three British aid workers in an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) strike last week. Additionally,… Continue reading Rishi Sunak marks six months since start of Israel-Gaza war