Category: UK News

The family of Marlon Thomas, who was left in a permanent vegetative state after a racist attack in 1994, are calling for justice to be served on the 30th anniversary of the incident. Marlon was attacked on Durdham Downs, Bristol, by a group of fairground workers who beat him so badly that he suffered severe… Continue reading Marlon Thomas: Family suffering 'every day' after racist attack

Iran International spokesperson Adam Baillie has said there were “heavy threats” made towards journalists working for the London-based station in the past 18 months. His remarks came following the stabbing of Pouria Zeraati, a presenter at the broadcaster. Zeraati, who is 36 years old, is recovering in hospital following the attack outside his home in… Continue reading Pouria Zeraati: TV station Iran International faced 'heavy threats' before stabbing

A man has been charged with attempted murder after another man was stabbed on a train. Rakeem Thomas, a 19-year-old resident of Beckenham in south London, was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon. Reports of two men fighting near Beckenham Junction were received by the British Transport Police on Wednesday at around 4… Continue reading Beckenham train stabbing: Man in court charged with attempted murder

Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick has submitted an amendment to the UK government’s Criminal Justice Bill, proposing the recording of nationality, immigration, and visa status for all criminals convicted in England and Wales. The data would be collated annually and would assist in informing deportation and visa policies by helping to identify higher risk nationalities.… Continue reading Ex-immigration minister Robert Jenrick proposes migrant crime data is published

The National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) is calling for urgent guidance on restraining students as physical assaults on teachers continue to rise. At its national conference in Harrogate, the union accused the Scottish government of a “complete abdication of responsibility” over the lack of a national strategy on physically restraining… Continue reading Union calls for teacher guidance on restraining pupils

The highly anticipated final of the Gladiators reboot is taking place this Saturday, with four contenders vying for the title. Finlay Anderson, Wesley Male, Bronte Jones, and Marie-Louise Nicholson will put everything on the line in the final arena challenge in what has been a grueling 10 weeks of competition. The show has proved to… Continue reading Gladiators TV show reaches final after successful reboot

Ten individuals living with secondary Breast Cancer have been given a peek into the future to witness events they fear they might miss out on. From special holidays to attending a child’s wedding, these individuals are now featured in the “Gallery of Hope” exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery, which makes use of photography and AI.… Continue reading AI photos show people with secondary breast cancer their lost future

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, who resigned as the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party after being charged with rape and historical sexual offences, is featured in many of the front pages of Saturday’s newspapers. A 57-year-old woman has also been charged with “aiding and abetting additional offences.” Meanwhile, patients at some of England’s hospitals with… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: DUP leader charged and 'hefty' water bill rise

The UK Ministry of Defence is set to use a military complex in St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan to house Afghans who worked with the UK government in Afghanistan but had to flee the country after the Taliban toppled the government in August 2021. The East Camp in St Athan will be home to 50… Continue reading East Camp: South Wales military complex to be used to house Afghan escapees

Northern Ireland’s political landscape has been rocked by the arrest, charging and resignation of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, but his departure must not lead to instability, according to the BBC’s political editor. The new interim leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Gavin Robinson, stated that Northern Ireland’s return to power-sharing government, secured just weeks ago,… Continue reading Another moment of instability for Northern Ireland