Category: UK News

Ochuko Ojiri, a well-known art dealer who previously featured as an expert on the popular television show Bargain Hunt, is facing charges related to terrorism, as stated by the Metropolitan Police. The 53-year-old from west London is accused of eight counts of “failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated… Continue reading Bargain Hunt art dealer Ochuko Ojiri charged with terror offences

Scotland’s west coast ferry services will now be operated by CalMac Ferries Ltd, the existing publicly-owned operator, as the contract has been directly awarded to them by the Scottish government. This decision signifies a shift towards a “public service model” rather than being run solely for commercial purposes. The previous contract for the Clyde and… Continue reading CalMac directly awarded contract to run west coast ferry services

An interim report has stated that the root cause of the fire that led to the shutdown of Heathrow Airport, affecting hundreds of thousands of journeys worldwide, remains unknown. The report, released by the National Energy System Operator (Neso), revealed that a transformer disconnected and caught fire at a nearby electrical substation in Hayes, west… Continue reading Heathrow: Airport shutdown cause still unknown, report says

Coleen Rooney expressed a sense of relief following the conclusion of her legal battle with Rebekah Vardy, indicating her readiness to move forward with her life. After a judge ruled that Mrs. Vardy must pay over £1.4m in Mrs. Rooney’s legal costs, stemming from their well-publicized “Wagatha Christie” libel trial, the victorious Mrs. Rooney took… Continue reading Coleen Rooney speaks of 'relief' at end of Wagatha Christie legal saga

A tragic incident unfolded in Derby city center resulting in the death of 37-year-old Gurvinder Johal. The suspect, Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur, has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing Johal inside a Lloyds bank on St Peter’s Street. The incident took place just after 14:30 BST on a Tuesday, and Nur is set to appear… Continue reading Man charged with murder after Derby bank stabbing

The recent trade deal between the UK and the US marks a significant achievement for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his government. The UK has been eager for this agreement since the wave of global tariffs unleashed by former President Donald Trump. Negotiations had been ongoing, with talks indicating that a deal was in… Continue reading Trump deal is a significant achievement for Starmer

Ryan Reynolds, the well-known Hollywood actor, shared an amusing anecdote about a player from Wrexham AFC taking his offer of assistance quite literally. In an attempt to build connections with the club’s players, Reynolds and his co-owner Rob McElhenney personally reach out to them once they join Wrexham, as he discussed on the Fearless in… Continue reading Ryan Reynolds: 'Wrexham AFC player asked me to book rental car'

Larry Lamb, known for his role as Mick Shipman on the popular BBC show Gavin and Stacey, has shared that there are no plans for a reboot of the series. Despite initial hopes of a return after filming the Christmas special last year, Lamb has come to terms with the fact that it was indeed… Continue reading Gavin and Stacey star says BBC show will not return

James Timpson, the current prisons minister, recently spoke with the BBC about the possibility of tagging more criminals instead of sending them to prison in the future. Despite this, he maintains that he is not “soft on crime”. The government is set to meet with over 30 companies, including Microsoft and Google, to discuss how… Continue reading More offenders could be tagged, as James Timpson insists he’s ‘not soft on crime’

The Daily Express, Daily Mirror, and Daily Star have all dedicated their front pages to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The Daily Express features a woman who was a child in 1945 standing in rubble and waving Union Jacks, reflecting on the hope in their community despite the challenges. The Daily… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Never forget' and 'Pakistan vows to strike back'