Category: UK News

Authorities in Kent are currently conducting a search for a missing girl in the River Thames. The search was initiated after the Port of London Authority contacted the police at 13:45 BST on Friday regarding two children who had entered the river at Royal Pier Road in Gravesend. Upon arrival, emergency services, including the police,… Continue reading River Thames search for missing girl under way at Gravesend

Are you experiencing itchy eyes or constant sneezing recently? If so, you may be allergic to grass pollen, which is expected to reach high levels on Saturday in the Midlands, central, southern, south-west England, and London. This type of pollen affects about 95% of hay fever sufferers and typically peaks from now until July. Additionally,… Continue reading High pollen count causing discomfort for hay fever sufferers

Graham Fraser, a Technology Reporter, has shed light on the issue of big tech companies not taking sufficient action to prevent the widespread theft of premium video services, particularly live sports. In a report by Enders Analysis, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are accused of showing “ambivalence and inertia” towards this problem, leading to significant… Continue reading Football and other premium TV being pirated at 'industrial scale'

ood for his role in the bank’s downfall. Recovery and lessons learned After the 2008 crash, RBS faced years of restructuring, job cuts, and ultimately a change in direction. It has since focused on its core markets in the UK and Ireland and cut back on risky investment banking operations. Baroness Vadera told the BBC… Continue reading Treasury sells final NatWest shares 17 years after bailout

Charlotte May Lee, a 21-year-old British woman from south London, was arrested in Sri Lanka earlier this month for allegedly trying to smuggle 46kg of cannabis into the country. She shared her experience of the jail conditions where she is currently being held, saying she sleeps on a thin mattress on the concrete floor in… Continue reading British woman accused of drug offences tells BBC of Sri Lanka jail conditions

Radio personality Wynne Evans has confirmed his departure from his BBC Radio Wales show after the network opted not to renew his contract. Following an incident where Evans made an inappropriate comment during the live tour launch of Strictly Come Dancing, he took time off his daytime show and later announced his exit on Instagram.… Continue reading Wynne Evans to leave BBC radio show after Strictly controversy

A high-ranking minister has voiced opposition to millionaires receiving winter fuel payments, calling for a focus on providing assistance to those in greater need as the government contemplates ways to mitigate reductions to pensioners’ allowances. Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones, emphasized the importance of targeting support to those most in need, a sentiment… Continue reading Millionaires shouldn't get winter fuel payments, minister says

The Russian captain of a cargo ship involved in a collision with an oil tanker in the North Sea has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of gross negligence manslaughter. Vladimir Motin, who was at the helm of the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship Solong when it crashed into the US tanker Stena Immaculate off… Continue reading North Sea ship crash captain denies manslaughter of crew member

In Liverpool, Paul Doyle appeared in court after allegedly driving his car into a crowd following Liverpool FC’s trophy parade. The 53-year-old former Royal Marine faces various charges, including wounding with intent and dangerous driving, as 79 people were injured on Water Street in the city center. Doyle, a father-of-three from Liverpool, arrived at Liverpool… Continue reading Paul Doyle in court over Liverpool FC parade crash

Gerry Adams has successfully won €100,000 (£84,000) in damages due to a BBC story about the murder of a British agent. In 2016, a BBC NI Spotlight program and an accompanying online article defamed the former Sinn Féin leader by alleging his involvement in the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson, which Mr. Adams has vehemently… Continue reading Gerry Adams wins libel case against the BBC