Category: UK News

The murder of children’s nurse Karen Cummings, who died after being found injured in Laurel Heights in Banbridge, Co Down, this past weekend, has shaken the community. Two men, Glenn King, 32, of no fixed address in Lurgan and Kevin McGuigan Jr., 42, of Annacloy Park in Hillsborough, have been charged with her murder and appeared at… Continue reading Karen Cummings: Hundreds attend vigils for Banbridge woman

The murder investigation of two best friends, Max Dixon and Mason Rist, who were fatally stabbed in a case of mistaken identity, has led to the sentencing of four teenagers and a 45-year-old man. The shocking attack had a lasting impact on the communities of South Bristol who were horrified by the crime, including those… Continue reading Max Dixon and Mason Rist murder 'will live with police officer forever'

A 77-year-old woman from Edinburgh has lost £17,000 due to being scammed by a romance fraudster. Nikki MacLeod was tricked into believing that she had fallen in love with someone online who turned out to be using deepfake videos to scam her. MacLeod initially sent Steam gift cards and then made bank and PayPal transfers… Continue reading Romance scam: I was duped out of £17k by deepfake videos

Soho Parish Church of England Primary School, located in the bustling neighborhood of Soho in central London, may be in danger of closing due to a decline in student enrollment rates. According to a council report, over a quarter of primary school places in Westminster, where the school is located, remain vacant. Additionally, at least… Continue reading The last primary school in Soho

Beginning January 27, 2025, journalists and legal bloggers will be permitted to report on family court cases throughout England and Wales. This new law will make transparency available in all family courts and not just those that participate in pilot programs. Journalists can request a transparency order that will allow them to attend family courts,… Continue reading Landmark new rules to bring transparency to family courts

The iconic Sir Paul McCartney, 82, has once again reunited with his former Beatles bandmate, Sir Ringo Starr, 81, during a gig at London’s O2 Arena. The duo received a thunderous applause as the drummer was brought on stage and the two launched into classics such as Helter Skelter and Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club… Continue reading Ringo Starr makes surprise appearance at Paul McCartney show

Sir Keir Starmer called on local councils to prioritize fixing potholes and to take action following the announcement of the government’s £1.6 billion budget for road maintenance. Each local authority in England will receive a portion of the budget for the upcoming financial year, which is £500 million more than the previous sum. The increase… Continue reading Local authorities given extra £500m to fix potholes

Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a British actress, is back in the awards race after almost three decades since her first Oscar nomination. She has given an outstanding performance in Hard Truths, a drama directed by Mike Leigh. Though she has been tirelessly working over the intervening years, it would not be fair to call the film a… Continue reading Marianne Jean-Baptiste: Hard Truths star on Oscars buzz for playing 'difficult' woman

Zoe Ball is leaving her role as presenter of BBC Radio 2’s breakfast show after six years in the seat. The announcement of her departure was made in November and she attributed her decision to her focus on family and desire to distance herself from early morning starts. Ball revealed in the same month that… Continue reading Zoe Ball to present her final BBC Radio 2 breakfast show on Friday

As the UK prepares for a new ambassador to the US, Lord Mandelson is expected to be named to the position. The highly experienced politician, an architect of New Labour , helped advise Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the run-up to the 2024 election. Lord Mandelson will replace Dame Karen Pierce, who is due… Continue reading Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US