Category: UK News

The widow of a man who passed away due to a brain tumour is advocating for patients to have the autonomy to make decisions regarding their own tissue. Ellie James, whose husband Owain died last year, recently attended a debate at the Senedd where politicians deliberated on whether this right should be enshrined in law.… Continue reading Owain's Law: Ellie James wants patients given rights over tissue

In a surprising turn of events, musician Pete Doherty recently made his debut in non-league football by leading out Margate FC as captain in a friendly match. Known as the singer and guitarist for The Libertines, Doherty donned the number 10 jersey and a trademark brown hat as he took to the pitch for about… Continue reading Pete Doherty plays in non-league football friendly for Margate FC

The head of the Metropolitan Police in the UK, Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, has proposed that football clubs should contribute to the £70 million cost of policing their matches. He questioned why event organizers that require police support for security do not bear the financial responsibility, advocating for a “polluter pays approach.” Sir Mark also… Continue reading Football clubs should pay towards £70m policing cost, Met chief says

Black Sabbath bid farewell with a memorable performance on Saturday night, marking what the band has announced as their final show. The iconic rock band was joined by adoring fans who sang along with lead vocalist Ozzy Osbourne as they belted out one of their most famous songs, Iron Man, at Villa Park in Birmingham.… Continue reading Watch: Black Sabbath goes out with a bang at final gig

A murder charge has been brought against a man following the discovery of an 85-year-old man’s body at a residence in south London. The London Ambulance Service alerted authorities to an incident at a property on Churchmore Road in Streatham on a Friday afternoon at approximately 13:00. Upon arrival, the Metropolitan Police confirmed the elderly… Continue reading Man charged with murder after man, 85, found dead in Streatham

The demand for a renegotiation of this year’s pay deal from the head of the British Medical Associations (BMA) General Practice Committee, Dr. Frances O’Hagan, has put pressure on Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. Dr. O’Hagan expressed the urgent need for a meeting with Nesbitt to secure a funding agreement; otherwise, general practitioners may have to… Continue reading GPs: 'Some services will stop if funding deal not met'

The tragic loss of a 16-year-old boy on a railway line has left his parents heartbroken. Joshua Myers, along with another 16-year-old boy, was discovered on the tracks at Poynton railway station in Cheshire at 10:00 PM BST on Thursday, according to the British Transport Police (BTP). Sadly, both boys were pronounced dead at the… Continue reading Boy killed on Poynton railway line was 'bright and kind'

The education secretary has highlighted the challenges posed by the government’s recent reversal on welfare changes, declining to commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Bridget Phillipson emphasized that ministers were exploring all options to alleviate child poverty but cautioned that removing the cap would have financial implications. She asserted that the administration was actively… Continue reading Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, Bridget Phillipson says

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath recently bid adieu to live performing in a grand finale that left fans energized. The iconic heavy metal group, founded in Birmingham in 1968, delivered a memorable performance at Villa Park in front of 40,000 enthusiastic fans. The prospect of this homecoming concert had been generating significant excitement in the… Continue reading The best photos from Black Sabbath's Birmingham farewell

Following a tragic incident in Dundee, a man has been taken into custody following the untimely death of a woman who was discovered severely injured on South Street in the city. According to Police Scotland, the authorities responded to the scene at approximately 16:25 on Saturday, where the woman in her 30s was attended to… Continue reading Man arrested after death of woman found injured on Dundee street