Category: UK News

George King & Harvey Bell BBC News, East of England Reporting from Ipswich Crown Court Two individuals, Bruce Knowles and Ferhat Gumrukguoglu, have been sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court for attempting to import a controlled drug into the UK. Knowles, 56, from Dereham, Norfolk, and Gumrukguoglu, 32, from the Netherlands, were apprehended by the National… Continue reading Men caught with £37m of cocaine in boat off Suffolk coast jailed

BBC Correspondent Kathryn Armstrong reported that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has indicated support for the inclusion of a youth mobility scheme in a potential new agreement with the EU. Ahead of a summit between the UK and the bloc, Sir Keir emphasized that such a scheme would not signify a return to pre-Brexit freedom… Continue reading Youth mobility scheme could be part of EU deal, Starmer signals

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has expressed concerns over the potential cancellation of a series of music festivals set to take place in Lambeth’s Brockwell Park this summer. The events, which include Mighty Hoopla, Cross The Tracks, and Wide Awake, are scheduled from 23 May to 8 June. However, a resident named Rebekah Shaman… Continue reading Cancelling Brockwell Park festivals would be a 'devastating blow'

In a unique display of support, the Band of the Irish Guards showcased their talents by playing a rendition of the UK’s Eurovision entry outside Buckingham Palace on a Saturday morning. The timing couldn’t have been more fitting as it preceded the highly anticipated song contest final taking place in Switzerland. The Royal Family further… Continue reading UK Eurovision entry played outside Buckingham Palace

The town of Buncrana bid farewell to a charismatic 16-year-old schoolboy, Emmanuel Familola, whose life was tragically cut short after getting into difficulty off the County Donegal coast. Alongside another teenager, Emmanuel lost his life in an incident that shook the community last weekend. Described as having a real warmth and nobility, Emmanuel was known… Continue reading Buncrana deaths: Emmanuel Familola's funeral held in Buncrana

Following the tragic deaths of two firefighters and a 57-year-old man in a fire at a business park in Oxfordshire, tributes have been pouring in to honor their memory. Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, lost their lives while battling the fire at Bicester Motion on Thursday evening. Father-of-two David Chester, who was… Continue reading Bicester fire: Tributes for firefighters and father killed

A trio of Iranian men has been charged under the UK’s National Security Act for suspected behavior that may assist Iran. Mostafa Sepahvand, 39, Farhad Javadi Manesh, 44, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, 55, were apprehended on 3 May. The allegations against them date back to a period between 14 August 2024 and 16 February… Continue reading Three Iranian men charged under National Security Act

A new development has emerged in the case of the alleged assault at a London nightclub involving R&B artist Chris Brown. Another individual, US national Omolulu Akinlolu, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and is set to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court. This comes after Brown, 36, was remanded in custody on… Continue reading Second man charged over Chris Brown nightclub disturbance

After graduating from Cardiff University’s medical school 12 years ago, former Wales rugby star Jamie Roberts has decided to join the NHS as a junior doctor, calling it a “privilege”. Roberts, who is 38 years old and has earned 94 caps for Wales, as well as participating in two British and Irish Lions tours, first… Continue reading Rugby star Jamie Roberts calls junior doctor role a 'privilege'