Category: UK News

Marcus White reported from Southampton for BBC News that a former star of ITV’s The Bill, Jeff Stewart, known for his role as PC Reg Hollis for 24 years, assisted real-life police officers in the apprehension of a suspected shoplifter in Ocean Way, Southampton. The fleeing suspect fell off a bicycle while attempting to escape… Continue reading The Bill's PC Reg Hollis helps arrest thief in Southampton

-block”> Getty Images Trump has faced criticism for playing golf during times of global crisis In an era of big tech dominance and economic uncertainty the president’s business dealings are under intense scrutiny. The 75-year-old former reality TV star has successfully fought attempts in Congress to obtain his tax returns and there are signs that… Continue reading Trump takes a break from world affairs to tee-up his Scottish golf courses

In a groundbreaking initiative, individuals in Wales who require a gluten-free diet will soon have access to debit-style cards preloaded with funds to assist with their food purchases. This innovative approach, the first of its kind in the UK, aims to provide an alternative to the current system where individuals with conditions such as coeliac… Continue reading Wales debit card to pay for gluten free food in shops

Political reporter Paul Seddon reported on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s condemnation of the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza, describing them as “unspeakable and indefensible.” The situation in Gaza has been deteriorating, with Starmer stating that it has reached new depths and calling it a “humanitarian catastrophe.” The prime minister announced plans to hold an emergency… Continue reading Suffering in Gaza is indefensible, says Keir Starmer

Two weeks of demonstrations in Epping have led to growing tensions as protesters call for the closure of a hotel housing asylum seekers. The situation escalated on Thursday as a council meeting was held amid a backdrop of public unrest. Following multiple protests and a rising number of arrests, calls for action reverberated through the… Continue reading Epping council votes to urge government to shut asylum hotel

The health secretary expressed his deep regret over the impending strike by resident doctors in a letter to them, stating that he felt the talks with the British Medical Association (BMA) did not proceed in good faith. The strike, set to begin at 07:00 BST on Friday, is centered around a pay dispute in England.… Continue reading I deeply regret the position we're in, Streeting tells resident doctors

In Edinburgh, a shooting incident has resulted in a man being hospitalized. The incident took place in Hailesland Gardens in the Wester Hailes area, prompting a response from Police Scotland. The call reporting the gun being fired came in around 15:40, leading to a swift emergency response. The victim, a 23-year-old man, suffered serious injuries… Continue reading Man in hospital after Edinburgh shooting

Colleagues of Vanessa Whyte, who was fatally shot alongside her two teenage children in County Fermanagh, described her as a devoted mother and a kind individual. The tragic incident took place at a house in Maguiresbridge, resulting in the deaths of Whyte’s 13-year-old daughter, Sara Rutledge, and her 14-year-old son, James Rutledge. Another man from… Continue reading Fermanagh murders: Victim was 'devoted mum to Sara and James'

The Irish-speaking rap trio known as Kneecap have recently been banned from Hungary for three years, as announced by the secretary of state for international communication, Zoltan Kovacs. This ban came shortly before the group was scheduled to perform at the Sziget Festival in Budapest in August. Kovacs cited the band’s alleged engagement in anti-Semitic… Continue reading Kneecap: Belfast rap trio banned from Hungary ahead of Sziget Festival

Prosecutors at Liverpool Crown Court have urged jurors to focus on the violent actions of the defendants in an altercation at Manchester Airport, rather than being distracted by the subsequent events that unfolded. 26-year-old Muhammad Amaad and 20-year-old Mohammed Fahir Amaaz are facing charges of assaulting three police officers after an incident that took place… Continue reading Manchester Airport trial jurors told stamp and kick a 'distraction'