Category: UK News

Entertainment reporter Steven McIntosh reports that US singer Chris Brown has entered a not guilty plea in court regarding charges stemming from an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub two years ago. The 36-year-old star is accused of causing actual bodily harm to a music producer in what prosecutors have labeled as an “unprovoked”… Continue reading Chris Brown pleads not guilty to more assault charges

A tragic incident occurred in Sunderland when a car crashed into Highcliffe Care Home, resulting in the deaths of two female residents in their 80s and 90s. The car, a stolen BMW, collided with the care home in Witherwack at around 9:40 pm on Wednesday. Following the crash, the women were evacuated to other care… Continue reading Sunderland care home crash: Two residents die

Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister, has been suspended from her membership in Unite, a union embroiled in a heated dispute over ongoing bin strikes in Birmingham. This decision came after an emergency motion was passed at the union’s conference in Brighton, which also led to a re-evaluation of its relationship with the Labour party.… Continue reading Unite votes to suspend Rayner's membership over bin strikes

Welsh music icon Iris Williams has passed away at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of powerful performances and heartfelt songs that touched many souls. Hailing from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Williams rose to fame through her exceptional vocal talents, captivating audiences not only in her homeland but also across the United States,… Continue reading Singer Iris Williams who performed for Queen Elizabeth II dies

Simon King, BBC’s Lead Weather Presenter, has reported that heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber for southern England, the Midlands, and East of England as the UK experiences its third heatwave of the summer. The UK Health Security Agency announced that these warnings came into effect at noon on Friday and will continue… Continue reading Heat health alerts issued across England as heatwave grips UK

The Orange Order’s grand secretary, Mervyn Gibson, has expressed his support for a controversial bonfire in south Belfast, dismissing concerns over asbestos on the site as “clearly political”. Gibson’s comments came ahead of the traditional Eleventh Night bonfires in Northern Ireland that lead up to the 12th of July commemorations. Worries had been raised about… Continue reading South Belfast bonfire should go ahead, says Orange Order

Irvine Welsh, the renowned author of the cult classic Trainspotting, has recently released a sequel titled Men in Love. While Trainspotting captured the hearts of audiences in the 90s, Welsh’s new novel delves into the lives of the same characters following the events of its predecessor. The book, which was also adapted into a successful… Continue reading Irvine Welsh on Trainspotting, its sequel and modern-day malaise

The recent economic data from the UK has surprised experts, as the economy contracted for the second consecutive month in May. The Office for National Statistics reported a 0.1% decrease in economic output, which was unexpected as analysts had anticipated a slight growth. Chancellor Rachel Reeves expressed her disappointment with the figures, emphasizing the government’s… Continue reading UK GDP: Rachel Reeves disappointed after economy shrinks

Plans to make changes to cash Individual Savings Accounts (Isas) have been put on hold following a strong backlash, the BBC has learned. The chancellor has decided not to proceed with any immediate alterations, as savers currently have the option to put up to £20,000 in tax-free cash savings and investments through Isas to protect… Continue reading Cash Isas: Plans to cut tax-free allowance on hold after backlash

The tragic discovery of a teenage boy’s body in a lake in Birmingham has left authorities and community members devastated. West Midlands Police confirmed that the boy went missing in the water at Sutton Park around 18:00 BST on Thursday. After an extensive search involving police, firefighters, paramedics, and council staff, the teenager’s body was… Continue reading Teenage boy found dead in Sutton Park lake