Category: UK News

BBC News NI education and arts correspondent Robbie Meredith reported that Kneecap, a rap group, was considered a higher risk than Bob Vylan by the BBC before its coverage of the Glastonbury festival. In a letter to a committee of MPs, the corporation’s director general Tim Davie mentioned that the BBC felt it should have… Continue reading Kneecap Glastonbury gig 'higher risk' than Bob Vylan – BBC

life, she says. Faroes are more connected, with rising house prices, and visitors able to explore more of the islands, she adds. Shetland Islands Council is working on plans for tunnels to Yell and Unst, as part of its wider future infrastructure and transport strategy. Officials believe tunnels can help boost the economy, attract investment… Continue reading Shetland eyes Faroes-style tunnels to replace ageing ferries

The family of a man who was murdered and had his body burned by his killer is advocating for the criminalization of desecrating a body as a standalone offense. Michael O’Leary, also known as Mike, was tragically murdered in 2020 by his friend Andrew Jones, who then proceeded to burn his remains. Mike’s sister, Lesley… Continue reading Carmarthenshire family urge new law on destroying remains

Television personality John Torode has been accused of using racist language, following an inquiry into allegations against his MasterChef co-host, Gregg Wallace. Torode took to Instagram to address the allegation, stating that he apologized immediately after the incident was said to have occurred in 2018 or 2019. Despite this, he claimed to have no memory… Continue reading MasterChef: John Torode subject of racist language allegation in report

In Dagenham, over 120 firefighters are currently engaged in combatting a grass fire that has led to the temporary evacuation of some residents. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has deployed 25 fire engines along with a wildfire response vehicle to extinguish the blaze, which has spread over an area of around eight hectares (approximately 20… Continue reading Dagenham: Residents evacuated as 125 firefighters tackle blaze

On Scotland’s hottest day in two years, a 15-year-old boy and three other individuals tragically lost their lives in separate incidents on Saturday. A search and rescue operation was launched for the boy on the River Kelvin in Glasgow in the evening, with his body being recovered later on. Meanwhile, a 63-year-old woman fell near… Continue reading Boy, 15, and three others die in incidents on hottest day

The Wimbledon finals saw a star-studded lineup in attendance, with celebrities and royals adding glamour to the renowned tennis event. Irish actors Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott were spotted enjoying the matches at Centre Court, sharing smiles as they watched the intense competition between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The duo looked dapper in their… Continue reading Princess Kate and Paul Mescal among stars at Wimbledon finals

Jennifer Meierhans, a business reporter, shared insights from Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander regarding the government’s plans to reduce the cost of purchasing an electric car. Despite not confirming specific grants to encourage motorists to make the switch, Alexander highlighted a £25 million allocation for councils to improve charging infrastructure accessibility for those without driveways, along… Continue reading Electric cars will be cheaper to buy, pledges Heidi Alexander

In light of recent controversies such as the broadcast of Bob Vylan at Glastonbury, the head of regulator Ofcom, Dame Melanie Dawes, has urged the BBC to improve its handling of reports and investigations to avoid eroding public trust. She emphasized the need for the corporation to address issues promptly and take necessary actions to… Continue reading BBC needs to get a grip quicker after controversies, Ofcom head says

Upon landing in London Southend Airport, tragedy struck as a small plane crash claimed the lives of two Dutch nationals among four deceased individuals. The deceased pilot and co-pilot were confirmed to have been Dutch nationals, according to reports. Following the incident involving the Beech B200 Super King on Sunday afternoon, the airport was closed… Continue reading Dutch pilot and co-pilot died in plane crash at London Southend Airport