Category: UK News

Ethan Gudge reported from Oxford for BBC News, revealing the upcoming recognition of John Henry Newman as a Doctor of the Church. This news comes after Newman was canonized as a saint in 2019 by Pope Francis, credited with two miracles by the Vatican. Cardinal Newman will be just the second British individual to receive… Continue reading English saint to receive prestigious doctor designation from Pope

A massive gorse fire on Arthur’s Seat in the heart of Edinburgh is currently being fought by firefighters. The fire was observed rapidly spreading across the hill in Holyrood Park, prompting police to advise people to steer clear of the area. Once the alarm was raised at approximately 16:05, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service… Continue reading Firefighters tackle large gorse blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh

Report by Amanda Thompson, London Correspondent In a show of solidarity and support for Israel, hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of central London over the weekend. Led by Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis and the Jewish direct action group Stop The Hate, protesters waved Israeli flags and held placards with images of hostages… Continue reading Hundreds march in London urging release of hostages held in Gaza

Katy Scott reported on the recent developments surrounding Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon. It was mentioned that Allies of Alex Salmond have dismissed Nicola Sturgeon’s suggestion that he leaked details about an investigation into sexual misconduct claims made against him. Salmond was cleared of 13 sexual offense charges in 2020. In her upcoming memoir, Sturgeon… Continue reading Salmond allies dismiss misconduct leak claims in Sturgeon memoir

A tragic car crash during a family holiday in Portugal has resulted in the untimely death of the Serrano family, along with a young woman who was accompanying them. Domingos Serrano, 55, Maria Serrano, 51, and their twin sons Domingos and Afonso, 20, were among the victims of the fatal accident that occurred in Faro,… Continue reading Thetford Town FC pays tribute to family in Portugal holiday crash

A tragic incident has sparked a murder investigation in Downpatrick, as authorities respond to a report of a deceased man found at a residence in Marian Park around noon on Sunday. The discovery has led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man on suspicion of murder, who is currently being held in custody. Law enforcement… Continue reading Downpatrick: Murder inquiry launched after man's death

A tragic incident occurred at Ibrox stadium during the Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Dundee, as a 70-year-old Rangers fan passed away after falling ill. The fan’s identity has not been disclosed, but the club confirmed the unfortunate news. The police mentioned that the man was rushed to the hospital from the stadium but,… Continue reading Rangers 'devastated' after fan dies after match against Dundee

A large-scale demonstration in support of the banned group Palestine Action in London on Saturday resulted in a total of 532 arrests, marking a significant increase in police interventions. The Metropolitan Police reported that the majority of the arrests – 521 in total – were made for individuals displaying placards endorsing Palestine Action at Westminster’s… Continue reading Palestine Action protest arrests rise to more than 500

Maia Davies & John HandBBC News Legendary TV actor Ray Brooks has passed away at the age of 86 after a remarkable career spanning five decades. Brooks was widely recognized for his roles in iconic British television shows throughout the years. From narrating the beloved children’s program Mr. Benn to his appearances in groundbreaking dramas… Continue reading Ray Brooks, voice of Mr Benn, dies aged 86

In Downpatrick, a priest is currently hospitalized with a “serious head injury” after being assaulted with a bottle at St Patrick’s Church prior to a Mass service on Sunday morning. The attack took place around 10:10 BST, when a man entered the church on St Patrick’s Avenue and struck the priest on the head with… Continue reading Downpatrick: Priest left with 'serious head injury' after attack