Category: UK News

In February of 2023, Lewis McCartney tragically lost his life in Edinburgh’s Dumbiedykes area at the hands of Bailey Dowling, who has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder. Dowling, 21 years old, received a minimum of 15 years behind bars after killing the 18-year-old McCartney. His defense of acting in self-defense after… Continue reading Man jailed for life for murdering teenager in Edinburgh

In the ongoing debate about toddlers and screen time, the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that children under five should spend no more than an hour a day on digital devices. This issue has sparked discussion among parents, educators, and children alike. BBC News NI spoke with three individuals who work closely with young children… Continue reading Should children at nursery have screen time?

Two men have finally returned home after facing a harrowing 100-day ordeal in a Guinea prison. Paul Inch, a 50-year-old search and rescue specialist from Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, and his colleague Richard Perham, 29, from Bristol, were initially sent to Guinea on a four-day mission to recover a downed research balloon for a company. However,… Continue reading Guinea work trip turns to 100 days in prison for UK pair

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has come under scrutiny for the arrest of two women, including a 72-year-old pensioner, during a pro-Palestinian protest in Belfast. Sue Pentel, a prominent member of Jews for Palestine Ireland, along with another woman in her 50s, were taken into custody outside a Barclays Bank branch on Castle… Continue reading Belfast: PSNI defend arrests of Pro-Palestine protestors at Barclays

In the aftermath of a suspected hit-and-run incident that left a police officer critically injured, authorities have been granted additional time to interrogate two potential suspects. PC Christopher Miller, 38, has been hospitalized with severe, life-threatening injuries following the occurrence on the B416 in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire. Two individuals, aged 28 and 38, hailing from… Continue reading More time for suspects after PC Christopher Miller “hit-and-run”

A dead minke whale has washed up on Portstewart Strand in County Londonderry, prompting authorities and experts to assess the situation. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) confirmed the incident occurred on Sunday evening. Officials from the department have been in contact with the National Trust to coordinate further actions regarding the… Continue reading Portstewart: Dead minke whale washed up on beach

Fiona Elliott, the owner of a Post Office and shop in the rural village of Clady in County Tyrone, alongside her husband in 2005, revealed that she had been personally covering thousands of pounds to offset shortfalls recorded in the system. Expressing her struggle to recover the funds, she shared her sentiments on BBC’s Good… Continue reading Post Office: County Tyrone sub-postmistress 'still fighting' for compensation

Peter Holden, a resident of Hartlebury, Worcestershire, has been hounded for almost four years by energy firm Octopus for an outstanding gas bill of over £6,000 that does not belong to him. Despite Mr. Holden’s repeated attempts to rectify the error, he has continued to receive monthly energy bills and has faced harassment from debt… Continue reading Energy firm Octopus sorry for chasing Hartlebury man over 6k wrong bill

country of Liverpool, where they spent the rest of the summer before shifting focus to their peace activism and music careers. The Corbett Arms, where they stayed briefly, holds a special place in Beatles history and is now at risk of being torn down due to neglect and decay. It’s a poignant reminder of a… Continue reading John Lennon and Yoko Ono holiday hotel set for demolition

A 17-year-old student from Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new world record for solving a 12-sided version of the Rubik’s cube. Aidan Grainger completed the Megaminx puzzle in an incredible time of just 22.89 seconds during an event held in Weston-super-Mare on 18 May. Reflecting on his… Continue reading Wiltshire teenager sets record for solving 12-sided Rubik's cube