Category: UK News

Evan Powell, a 21-year-old former student, committed a disturbing series of break-ins at three homes in the Brynmill area of Swansea while the residents were asleep. The incidents occurred during the early hours of October 31, 2024. This led to Powell being sentenced to five years in prison and an additional four years on extended… Continue reading Swansea man jailed for entering bedrooms of sleeping women

A bright meteor illuminated the night sky over Scotland, leaving startled residents in awe. The event, witnessed by people in various locations including the Isle of Lewis, Stirling, Glasgow, and Argyll and Bute, was characterized by a burst of orange light accompanied by a loud bang. Gillian-Isabella McLaughlin, who happened to be walking her dog… Continue reading Meteor seen over Scotland's skies

Authorities have taken a 34-year-old woman into custody in connection with the murder of a man who perished in a fire in Ballymoney, County Antrim. The victim, identified as 55-year-old businessman Patrick ‘Paddy’ Douglas, succumbed to injuries sustained during the incident while receiving medical treatment on Tuesday. The blaze, which occurred on Main Street, prompted… Continue reading Ballymoney fire: Woman, 34, arrested over murder of Patrick 'Paddy' Douglas

Lord David Lipsey, a Labour peer, tragically passed away while swimming in the River Wye, authorities have confirmed. Dyfed-Powys Police revealed that they had received a report about a man’s safety after he was last spotted swimming in the river in Glasbury, Powys on Monday. Following a joint search effort on 1 July, law enforcement… Continue reading Lord David Lipsey dies while swimming in River Wye

Entertainment reporter Steven McIntosh reported that the BBC has taken action against a small group of senior staff members, instructing them to step back from their usual responsibilities regarding music and live events. This decision was made following the transmission of Bob Vylan’s contentious performance at Glastonbury. During their set, the punk duo led a… Continue reading BBC staff to 'step back' from duties over Glastonbury Bob Vylan row

An inmate serving a life sentence at HMP Edinburgh, Robert Paterson, has been sentenced to 10 and a half years for orchestrating a revenge plot against a prison guard. Paterson, 45, claimed to be experiencing a heart attack after ingesting bags of cocaine, prompting suspicion from the guard who believed it was an escape attempt.… Continue reading Killer inmate jailed for gun revenge plot on Edinburgh prison guard

A tragic case unfolded in Ramsgate as a father was convicted of killing his baby daughter, Everleigh Stroud, after she suffered severe injuries due to violent shaking. Thomas Holford, who shared a bedroom with the teenage mother of the five-week-old baby, confessed to the manslaughter of Everleigh. The incident occurred when the baby was left… Continue reading Father who killed baby daughter in Ramsgate guilty of murder

Mark Simpson and Eimear Flanagan of BBC News NI reported that three men, Jamie Bryson, Daithi McKay, and Thomas O’Hara, have been acquitted of charges related to misconduct in public office. Jamie Bryson, aged 35, from Rosepark, Donaghadee, faced charges of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office in September 2015. Daithi McKay, 43, from… Continue reading Nama trial: Three cleared over charges linked to misconduct in public office

Karen Hoggan, a Business Reporter, discusses the recent fluctuations in government borrowing costs. The day after the Chancellor’s emotional display in the Commons, the yield on UK 10-year bonds fell to 4.52% from the previous day’s close of 4.61%. This shift was influenced by the Prime Minister’s statement that he worked closely with Rachel Reeves,… Continue reading UK borrowing costs fall as investors' nerves ease

The financial burden of a phone contract has caused Gary Pride’s graphic design business in Bradford to teeter on the edge of collapse. Despite weathering a recession, a fire, and the Covid pandemic, the £54,432 bill for renting just five phones and related software over 10 years has left Mr. Pride in financial distress. The… Continue reading Small businesses tell of crippling costs of telecoms services