Category: UK News

In a tragic incident in Portrush, a man has been sentenced to a minimum of eight years for the manslaughter of his friend, 46-year-old Paul Rowlands. The 42-year-old culprit, Jason Murray, admitted to unlawfully killing Rowlands in the Bath Terrace area back in July 2022. After the attack, Murray callously declared himself a “hitman” at… Continue reading Portrush: Jason Murray sentenced for manslaughter of Paul Rowlands

Kevin Peachey, Cost of living correspondent Government projections show that the cost of the state pension triple lock will be three times higher by the end of the decade compared to the original estimate. The triple lock, implemented in 2011, ensures that the state pension increases annually in line with the highest figure from inflation,… Continue reading UK's pension triple lock to cost three times' higher

Resident doctors in England have once again decided to proceed with strike action as part of an ongoing pay dispute. Despite receiving a 5.4% pay rise for the current financial year, the doctors, previously known as junior doctors, argue that their wages are still approximately 20% lower in real terms compared to 2008. The British… Continue reading Resident doctors vote to strike in long-running pay dispute

As the UK braces itself for the arrival of the third heatwave of the summer, heat health alerts have been issued in anticipation of what could be the most widespread and sustained heatwave yet. With temperatures expected to exceed heatwave criteria for seven consecutive days, high pressure building up will bring plenty of sunshine and… Continue reading UK weather: Temperatures set to hit 33C in third heatwave of the summer

A shooting in Kent has left a man seriously injured after being shot by police. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) reported that the incident occurred just before 21:00 BST on Monday in Hollingbourne, where officers were responding to a call. The man, who has not been identified yet, was taken to the hospital… Continue reading Man shot and seriously injured by police in Hollingbourne

Veteran politician Lord Norman Tebbit, a key figure in Margaret Thatcher’s government, has passed away at the age of 94. During the 1980s, he held various positions within the Conservative Party, including chairman and head of departments such as trade and industry and employment. Known as a staunch supporter of Thatcher, Lord Tebbit advocated for… Continue reading Norman Tebbit: Former cabinet minister and Thatcher ally dies aged 94

was one of his proudest achievements, but he has also admitted that some of his reforms were a step too far. In 1983, Tebbit was promoted to chairman of the Conservative Party. He played a crucial role in securing Margaret Thatcher’s landslide victory in that year’s general election. However, the Tebbit family’s joy was short-lived.… Continue reading Obituary: Norman Tebbit

The M60 motorway is facing extended closures after an eight-vehicle collision that occurred recently. The incident involved three lorries, two cars, and a van, resulting in significant damage and debris on the road. The crash took place between junction 25 for the Bredbury Interchange and junction 1 for the Pyramid Roundabout in Stockport. One of… Continue reading M60 shut near Stockport for second day after eight-vehicle crash

A hosepipe ban is set to be implemented across Yorkshire affecting over five million individuals starting this Friday. Yorkshire Water revealed that the region has encountered its driest and warmest spring on record, with only 15cm of rainfall from February to June, which is less than half of the usual amount in an average year.… Continue reading Yorkshire Water to introduce hosepipe ban across county

Covering a testimonial from the BBC Scotland News reporter Katie Hunter stationed in Central London, Scottish victims impacted by the Post Office Horizon scandal are eager for the imminent release of the first segment of the public inquiry’s ultimate report, hoping it will bring them closer to achieving justice. Scheduled to be unveiled at noon,… Continue reading Post Office scandal victims place hope in public inquiry report