Category: UK News

In response to criticisms of a controversial Reform UK advertisement targeting Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Nigel Farage has come to its defense. Both the Labour party and First Minister John Swinney have denounced the online video, released ahead of a Holyrood by-election, as “blatantly racist.” Farage, during a press conference in London, showed the… Continue reading Nigel Farage defends Reform's 'racist' Anas Sarwar advert

UK food inflation has hit an annual high as a result of increased prices for beef and fresh produce, according to industry data. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported a 2.8% rise in food prices in the year to May, marking the highest annual rate since May 2024 when food inflation stood at 3.2%. Experts… Continue reading Beef drives food inflation to highest in a year

The recent weather in Scotland has been nothing short of extreme. After enjoying several weeks of dry and sunny conditions, the region experienced torrential downpours over the bank holiday weekend, signaling a sudden shift in the weather. March and April were unusually dry, with May receiving only 4% of the typical rainfall by the middle… Continue reading Dry heat to torrential rain – why Scotland is experiencing 'weather whiplash'

A man, at the age of 53, was apprehended after a car struck numerous pedestrians in Liverpool’s city center amidst the Premier League victory parade. Witness reports and social media videos depicted the vehicle driving through a crowd of people, causing chaos as individuals scrambled to safety. Authorities have clarified that they do not consider… Continue reading What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident

Scotland’s natural heritage agency is working on new measures to address the issue of raven attacks on livestock in Orkney. Farmers have reported incidents where young ravens have caused harm to lambs, sheep, and calves, leading to significant financial losses. NatureScot officials acknowledged the ineffectiveness of current controls in deterring these attacks during a meeting… Continue reading New powers to shoot ravens after livestock attacks on Orkney

Dawn Higgins is mourning the loss of her husband, Craig, who tragically died of a heart attack at the age of 48. Craig, a police officer from Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, collapsed while on duty with Greater Manchester Police in 2022. Despite appearing fit, healthy, and leading an active lifestyle, Craig had developed a thickening… Continue reading 'Our partners were under 50 when they died from heart attacks'

Tracey Meechan, a 41-year-old woman from West Dunbartonshire, is suffering from severe pain due to an ovarian cyst. The pain is so debilitating that she can’t even bend over and has to rely on her children for assistance with everyday tasks like putting on her shoes and socks. Having been on an “urgent” NHS waiting… Continue reading Ovarian cyst surgery: 'I feel forgotten after 100 weeks on urgent list'

In the quaint village of Maids Moreton, located on the outskirts of Buckingham in southern England, a significant dilemma is emerging. With plans already approved to construct 153 new homes in the village, which currently houses 350 residences, a medieval church, and a pub, the local sewage facilities are already operating beyond capacity and show… Continue reading Battle begins over new homes approved in historic village without sewage capacity

Anna Meisel of BBC File on 4 Investigates recently uncovered a secret recording that sheds light on a controversial arrest involving a woman named Nicola Packer. Packer was arrested under the suspicion of illegally taking abortion pills while she was approximately 26 weeks pregnant, although she believed she was only six weeks along. The arrest… Continue reading Abortion arrest: Leaked recording reveals police had serious concerns

In Liverpool, a tragic event unfolded as a car drove into a crowd of pedestrians who had gathered to watch Liverpool FC’s open-top bus Premier League trophy parade, resulting in injuries to dozens, including four children. The incident occurred on Water Street in the city center around 6:00 pm BST, with police clarifying that it… Continue reading Children among injured as car hits Liverpool FC parade crowd