Category: UK News

BBC Verify has analyzed footage of the incident involving a car crashing into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s Premier League celebration parade on Monday night. Authorities have reported numerous injuries, including four children. Merlyn Thomas from BBC Verify provides further details. The incident has caused alarm and concern among onlookers and authorities as the extent… Continue reading What eyewitness videos tell us about the Liverpool crash

Thames Water is facing a hefty fine of £122.7m for violating regulations regarding its sewage operations and dividend payments. This is the largest penalty ever imposed by the water regulator Ofwat. The fines stem from what Ofwat described as its “biggest and most complex investigation” into Thames Water’s activities. Despite this significant penalty, a spokesperson… Continue reading Thames Water fined £122.7m in biggest ever penalty

In the depths of a garden in North Yorkshire lies a charming mouse-sized castle, adorned with vibrant flags and encircled by whimsical toadstools. Christie Barnes, the creator of this miniature kingdom in New Earswick, developed a fascination with the small creatures inhabiting her garden during the lockdowns imposed by the coronavirus outbreak. To attract mice… Continue reading 'I built a tiny castle for mice in my garden'

Frances Mao & Natasha Preskey reported for BBC News that hundreds of lawyers in the UK are urging the government to take action to end the conflict in Gaza. These legal experts, including former Supreme Court justices and prominent legal figures, have signed a letter calling for measures such as reviewing trade relations with Israel… Continue reading Hundreds of lawyers call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war

div> Five hurt in helicopter crash-landing on New York’s East River The helicopter was set to take off from a heliport in Manhattan when it crash-landed in the river, injuring five people. 10 days ago US & Canada Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

The call for cannabis law reform has received support from the Mayor, as per a report that suggests decriminalizing the possession of small quantities of cannabis for personal use. The report, backed by the London Drugs Commission and chaired by former Labour cabinet minister Lord Falconer, puts forward 42 recommendations, including removing natural cannabis from… Continue reading London mayor backs report calling for cannabis decriminalisation

A former 999 call-handler, Izzy Vine, found herself in a disturbing situation when a colleague she reported for offensive comments was reinstated after being initially sacked. Vine, who is currently suing the Met Police for constructive dismissal, was shocked by the reinstatement of the call-handler, who had made derogatory remarks including calling a rape victim… Continue reading Met Police: Call-handler resigns over colleague's reinstatement

In a serene suburban neighborhood in central Scotland, a series of events unfolded that would drastically disrupt the lives of a family. At 07:35, three detectives arrived in plain clothes, parking their unmarked car near a large detached house before approaching the front door. The man who answered, suspected of engaging in sexual communication with… Continue reading How police apprehend suspected paedophiles in Scotland

A review of environmental rules in England may relax requirements for developers to enhance wildlife habitats in order to streamline the process of building homes on smaller sites, according to government plans. The Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements, which mandate compensation for any nature lost on housing developments, are under scrutiny to reduce costs for… Continue reading Environmental rules reviewed for small housebuilders

Years after the government cancelled a project to widen a section of the A1 in Northumberland, families who had their homes bought out for the now-stalled scheme are still reeling from the impact. One such family, Melanie and Julian Wensby-Scott, had to say goodbye to their beloved Northgate House near Morpeth in 2019. The couple… Continue reading A1 Northumberland: Homes 'left to rot' on cancelled road route