Category: UK News

Reporters Charlotte Cox from BBC News in the South West and James Churchfield from BBC News in Cornwall covered the exciting festival that brought people together on a sandbar in the Isles of Scilly. The Low Tide Event, which typically sits under 20ft (6m) of water, provided 90 minutes of joy for hundreds of attendees… Continue reading 'World's shortest festival' brings buzz to Isles of Scilly

Reporting from North East and Cumbria, Duncan Leatherdale and Evie Lake uncover the shocking case of two individuals accused of the senseless act of cutting down the historic Sycamore Gap tree. The prosecution described the felling as a “moronic mission”, with the defendants keeping a wedge of the tree as a trophy. Daniel Michael Graham… Continue reading Sycamore Gap trial: Accused kept tree wedge as trophy, jury told

BBC News reporter Bea Swallow has shared the harrowing details of a suspected gas explosion that occurred in Yate, near Bristol, resulting in three individuals being transported to the hospital. The incident took place on Lancaster Road in Yate at 06:53 BST, with emergency services responding to a house engulfed in flames. This catastrophic event… Continue reading Three taken to hospital after house explosion in Yate

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In East London, a shooting incident occurred resulting in three individuals being sent to the hospital. It was reported that shots were fired in Forest Gate, prompting emergency response from the London Ambulance Service (LAS). The LAS confirmed that they received the call around 14:50 BST regarding the incident on Upton Lane. One of the… Continue reading Forest Hill: Three in hospital after shooting

Mark Savage, Music Correspondent, reports on the rise of the west Belfast rave-rap trio, Kneecap. They have garnered a wild and unconventional reputation among their fans yet have faced criticism for their provocative political messages by others. Similar to renowned anti-establishment rap groups like NWA and Run The Jewels, Kneecap positions themselves as counterculture figures,… Continue reading Kneecap are no strangers to controversy – but is this time different?

At the High Court in Glasgow, four individuals – Alan Hush, Gavin Brown, Adam Sharoudi, and Gavin Cox – were found guilty in a corruption and bribery case that involved health boards throughout Scotland. Oricom Ltd, founded by Sharoudi and Brown, was awarded contracts for telecoms and video conferencing equipment between 2010 and 2017, breaching… Continue reading Four found guilty over £6m NHS telecom contracts corruption

Lead Weather Presenter Simon King reported that the UK is set to experience rising temperatures this week, with a potential high of 29C (82F) after Monday marked the warmest day of the year so far. St. James’s Park in London recorded a temperature of 24.5C, a mark that is expected to be surpassed, making it… Continue reading UK weather: Temperatures to reach 29C in warmest start to May on record

The chair of the inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh is contemplating the possibility of stepping down following concerns raised by the Scottish Police Federation (SPF) regarding his impartiality. Lord Bracadale, a former High Court judge who has been leading the inquiry since 2020, may seek the opinion of all parties represented at the… Continue reading Sheku Bayoh: Lord Bracadale to consider future as inquiry chair

The police ombudsman has concluded that an investigation into the murder of 10 men in County Armagh failed to arrest and interview 11 men identified by intelligence. Last year, an inquest determined that the attack in Kingsmills was an overtly sectarian attack carried out by the IRA. Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson highlighted the inadequacy of… Continue reading Kingsmills: RUC failed to arrest suspects over murders – report