Category: UK News

Reform UK’s Councillor Stephen Atkinson has emerged as the new leader of Lancashire County Council following the party’s victory in the local elections on 1 May. With 53 out of 84 seats under their control, Reform UK now holds a significant majority in the authority. Atkinson, who previously led Ribble Valley Council before switching allegiance… Continue reading Stephen Atkinson elected as Reform leader of Lancashire County Council

Victims of a former school welfare officer, who was found guilty of sexual assault and incarcerated in December, have raised concerns about the lack of intervention by the school to mitigate the abuse they suffered. These individuals attended Lagan College in Belfast, where Neil Beckett served as a welfare officer and exploited his position to… Continue reading Lagan College: Neil Beckett victims say school did not do enough

An initiative to legalize assisted dying is set to be voted on for the third time in the history of Scottish parliament. This proposal would permit terminally-ill adults to request medical assistance to end their lives, following a positive vote on similar measures for England and Wales by MPs. Proponents of the Holyrood bill believe… Continue reading MSPs to vote on assisted dying in Scotland

The harrowing ordeal of hospital failings during a child’s birth has left the Channon family devastated, with their son Gethin now facing a life of disability. Gethin’s parents, Rob and Sian Channon, expressed their dismay over the catastrophic errors that led to their son’s serious brain injury, robbing him of the ability to move independently.… Continue reading Singleton Hospital maternity report reveals 'concerning' care

Report by: Becky Wearn, Senior UK producer Oldham has seen a significant amount of immigration, with almost one in five residents being born outside the UK. The prime minister’s recent warning about the risk of the UK becoming an “island of strangers” has sparked discussion in the town. Yorkshire Street is a central location where… Continue reading Oldham: The view on immigration from a town transformed by it

During a military training exercise in Scotland, three Belgian soldiers were injured in a shooting incident. The incident also resulted in approximately 10 other soldiers suffering from hearing damage. The exact location of the incident was not disclosed by Belgium’s defense ministry, but it was noted that last week, around 600 Belgian armed forces personnel… Continue reading Belgian soldiers injured during training incident in Scotland

A mishap at a fairground in Edinburgh led to the early closure of the venue after three children suffered injuries when a part of a ride malfunctioned and collided with a speaker. The incident occurred at the Galactic Carnival located at Westside Plaza in Wester Hailes, prompting the operators to shut down the attraction immediately… Continue reading Edinburgh funfair closes after children injured in waltzer crash

Emma Raducanu’s Italian Open journey concluded at the last 16 stage as Coco Gauff, the world number three, demonstrated her superior skill on the court. The British number two, Raducanu, ranked 49th worldwide, suffered a 6-1 6-2 defeat to the American player on the clay courts of Rome, ending her impressive run of three consecutive… Continue reading Italian Open 2025: Emma Raducanu loses to Coco Gauff in Rome fourth round

A harrowing incident unfolded when a vulnerable autistic schoolboy, Thomas, found himself stranded on a locked school bus for over two hours, a situation that could have had fatal consequences. Thomas, who has complex health needs such as severe asthma and kidney problems, was discovered only after he honked the bus horn. His mother, Jennifer… Continue reading Knowsley: Autistic boy left on locked schoolbus for hours

The investigation into a fire at the house of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in north London, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, involves counter-terrorism police. The Metropolitan Police reported damage to the property’s entrance, although there were no injuries. A cordon has been set up outside the house in Kentish Town, where… Continue reading Police investigate fire at Sir Keir Starmer’s London house