Category: UK News

A man has been sentenced to three years in prison for the manslaughter of a father from County Down. Marc Doak, 27, hailing from the Shore Road in Belfast, will spend half the sentence in prison and the other half on licence for the unlawful killing of Ryan McNab. McNab, aged 31 and from Bangor,… Continue reading Ryan McNab: Man sentenced to three years for manslaughter

Edward Vines, the man who harassed broadcaster Emily Maitlis for over three decades, has been sentenced to five years in prison for repeatedly breaching restraining orders. Vines, 55, was convicted of sending letters to Maitlis and her parents while serving at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire as well as encouraging his brother to contact the… Continue reading Emily Maitlis stalker Edward Vines jailed for further breaches

BBC News business reporter Dearbail Jordan has reported that Associated British Foods has issued a warning that one of the UK’s two bioethanol plants could potentially face closure if it does not receive state support following a tariff agreement with the US government. The company has stated that despite “formal negotiations” being committed by the… Continue reading Food giant threatens to close UK biofuel plant after US tariff deal

Reporter Bea Swallow covered the events at Glastonbury Festival in the West of England. The festival kicked off with a bang as revellers took in the sights and sounds of the first night, diving into the eccentric and obscure attractions scattered throughout the grounds. Eager ticketholders waited in line all night to be among the… Continue reading Glastonbury 2025 opening ceremony kicks off festival with a bang

Karen Hoggan, a Business reporter for BBC News, reports that the elimination of mobile phone blackspots on various major railway lines and train tunnels by 2028 has been promised by Network Rail, the organization responsible for Britain’s railway infrastructure. This initiative is a result of a partnership between Network Rail, a government-owned entity, and two… Continue reading No phone signal on your train? There may be a fix – by 2028

In a move to enhance age verification for users, Pornhub and other major adult websites have announced their plans to implement improved age checks starting next month. Parent company Aylo has stated they will be adopting “government approved age assurance methods,” although the specifics on how users will be required to confirm their age over… Continue reading Pornhub to introduce 'government approved' UK age checks

Police in Birmingham have taken a 37-year-old woman into custody under suspicion of child neglect following the tragic death of a baby. The incident occurred on Culford Drive in Bartley Green, where emergency services responded to reports of an infant in distress around 16:30 BST on Wednesday. Despite efforts to save the baby boy, he… Continue reading Birmingham woman arrested after baby dies

Journalist Munaza Rafiq highlights the struggles faced by teenager Kailee Kember-Brown, a wheelchair user from Dover, Kent in finding employment. Despite sending out over 40 job applications, Kailee has only heard back from a small fraction of them, leading her to feel disheartened. Currently entitled to a top-up on her Universal Credit income due to… Continue reading 'I don't want to live on benefits, I want to work'

A declaration has been made by Angela Rayner, stating that the government is moving forward with its controversial legislation aimed at reforming the welfare system next week. Despite this, a source has indicated that there is a possibility of it being withdrawn, as discussions are ongoing within the government regarding the best course of action… Continue reading Why Keir Starmer faces a political storm over welfare reforms

An investigation into a funeral directors in Hull has led to a man being charged with burial offences, fraud, and theft from charities. Humberside Police initiated the inquiry into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors after receiving a report regarding concerns for the care of the deceased in March of last year. The accused, funeral director Robert… Continue reading Hull funeral home director Robert Bush in court facing 63 charges