Category: UK News

In Manchester City’s recent match against Aston Villa, Phil Foden shone as he scored a hat-trick, confirming his value and importance to the team. Although City’s top performers Kevin de Bruyne and Erling Haaland were both left on the bench, Foden’s masterclass played a key role in City’s 4-1 win and showed that he is… Continue reading M

The family of a man from Inverness was targeted in a live stream scam on the day of his funeral, according to his daughter Emma Johnstone. Mourners were sent a link on social media posing as a way to watch the service online. However, the link was designed to scam money from those who were… Continue reading Inverness woman says scammers targeted father's funeral

An 87-year-old woman in Llangynwyd, near Bridgend, claims faulty smart meters led to her spending the winter in one small, heated room due to fears of abnormally high bills. Diana Bowen’s problems began in June 2020, when she received a bill of £600 despite the warm weather. Despite only using a small amount of energy… Continue reading Energy costs: Smart meter left woman, 87, scared to turn on heat

Pouria Zeraati, an Iranian TV journalist, has been stabbed outside his London home. Counter-terrorism officers from the Metropolitan Police are investigating the attack, which took place on Friday. Zeraati is now staying in a safe house, and speaking through a friend, vowed that he would carry on his work, no matter who was behind the… Continue reading Pouria Zeraati: Stabbed Iranian TV host says he will be back on air soon

Supermarket chain Aldi has been accused of copying a frozen cheesecake product by dessert brand Pleese. According to the managing director of Pleese, Joe Moruzzi, Aldi has released a product that uses almost identical name, slogan and flavours as his company’s product. Moruzzi adds that the name Freezecakes and its slogan “It’s not ice cream”… Continue reading Surrey brand accuses Aldi of copying frozen cheesecake product

The author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling, has been assessed by the police in regards to her online posts that challenge Scotland’s new hate crime law. In these posts, Rowling has referred to several transgender women as men, including those who are public figures and convicted prisoners. While the new legislation creates a… Continue reading Yousaf 'not surprised' JK Rowling posts are not criminal

Concerns have been raised over potential landslides following the excavation of tons of earth from a hillside without clear safety measures in place. The excavation started last week by a traveller group at Nantyglo Rugby Club in Blaenau Gwent. The land had recently been purchased by the group, but no planning permission for a change… Continue reading Nantyglo residents' landslip fears as travellers excavate behind homes

A Hull based family is grieving after being informed by police that the ashes they received from a local funeral director were not those of their loved one. Gary Dean’s mother, Joan, passed away in November 2022, and Mr Dean’s family utilized Legacy Independent Funeral Directors for her funeral. Later, they received urns they believed… Continue reading Hull funeral directors probe: Mum's ashes found in paper bag, says son

The UK government is facing increasing pressure to suspend arms sales to Israel, following the deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza resulting from an Israeli strike. The Liberal Democrats, Scottish National Party (SNP), and former UK national security adviser, Lord Ricketts, have all called for a halt to sales immediately, while Labour has urged… Continue reading Rishi Sunak facing pressure over UK arms sales to Israel

The tragic death of three British men in an Israeli air strike in Gaza last Monday has caused widespread sorrow and shock. The men were part of a seven-person security team working for World Central Kitchen (WCK), a charity that provides food aid to people in need. Along with the three Britons, a Polish national,… Continue reading Britons killed in Gaza aid strike remembered as heroes