Category: UK News

A man charged with the murder of two Scottish gang members on the Costa Del Sol is set to appear in a Spanish court following his extradition from the UK. Michael Riley, accused of shooting Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan in Fuengirola on May 31, was arrested in Liverpool on June 14. Initially resisting… Continue reading Man accused of killing Scots gangsters to appear in Spanish court

Cardiff is considering implementing changes to parking permits that could affect motorists who drive sports utility vehicles (SUVs) or other large vehicles. If approved, the city would be divided into three new zones, with resident permits in the city center eliminated and students receiving fewer permits. Clean Cities, a lobby group, states that Cardiff could… Continue reading City may be UK's first city to impose SUV parking premium

30 years ago, the Skye Bridge opened and imposed a toll of £4.70 for motorists to cross. This led to protests by some islanders, resulting in over 130 criminal convictions for failure to pay the toll fines. Despite the tolls being cancelled more than 20 years later, campaigners like prominent figure Robbie the Pict are… Continue reading Calls to quash convictions of islanders who refused to pay Skye Bridge toll

The latest official figures show a slight growth in the UK economy in August, primarily boosted by an increase in manufacturing output. According to the Office for National Statistics, the economy expanded by 0.1%, rebounding from a 0.1% contraction in July. Despite the government’s efforts to prioritize economic growth, economists anticipate sluggish growth in the… Continue reading UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget

In a recent survey conducted by the BBC, it was revealed that less than half of the respondents believe that the broadcaster is effectively independent of the government. Over 870,000 members of the public participated in the questionnaire, expressing their views on the BBC and its role in society. While 91% of the respondents emphasized… Continue reading BBC must be free of political interference, viewers say

BBC News NI contributor Catherine Moore reported on comedian Serena Terry, who recently opened up about her struggles with depression. Terry, known for her candid humor, experienced a deep sense of despair following the success of her comedy tours, including selling out venues and achieving milestones. In a vulnerable moment, Terry admitted that despite her… Continue reading Mammy Banter: 'I make people laugh but I couldn't make myself smile'

During an emotional interview, Rhian Mannings shared her experience of sitting down for tea with Prince William at her home in Cardiff to discuss the suicide of her husband. The widow described the encounter as a “whirlwind experience” as she opened up about the tragic loss of her one-year-old son, George, just five days before… Continue reading Cardiff widow Rhian Mannings says Prince William's visit 'a whirlwind'

The recent allegations made by Dominic Cummings regarding a supposed breach in high-level systems used to transfer sensitive government information have been met with denial by the Cabinet Office. In an interview with the Times, Cummings claimed that China had accessed “vast amounts” of classified information from UK intelligence services and Whitehall. He alleged that… Continue reading Cabinet Office rejects Cummings' claim that China breached high-level systems

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Music correspondent Mark Savage reports that CMAT and Pulp are frontrunners for the annual Mercury Prize, set to take place in Newcastle later this week. CMAT, an Irish singer, is leading the pack with her third album, Euro-Country, which delves into themes of loneliness and national identity with a touch of sharp humor. Pulp, previous… Continue reading Mercury Prize 2025: Pulp and CMAT are favourites to win