Category: UK News

A massive fire that ignited at a well-known building in the heart of Manchester city center, causing a partial collapse, has now extended to an adjacent tower block. Embers from the inferno at Hotspur House made their way to 1 Cambridge Street, resulting in the evacuation of residents from the tower, as confirmed by Greater… Continue reading Manchester fire: Residents evacuated from tower as blaze spreads

Originally from Ballycastle in County Antrim, Kevin Donaghy, who is currently teaching in Qatar, shared his surprise as he sat in his apartment in Doha and felt his windows rattle due to the missiles launched by Iran at a US military base. The attack was said to be in response to American strikes on Iran’s… Continue reading Qatar: Teacher saw missiles 'explode in sky' as Iran targets US Qatari base

Brian Farmer, reporting from Luton Crown Court for BBC News, shared the story of two robbers who were recently sentenced after attacking an off-duty police officer with a machete. Brothers Hannan Mahmood, 20, and Humar Mahmood, 19, were responsible for the assault on PC Darren Attwood in a pedestrianized area in Luton town center on… Continue reading Brothers jailed after Luton machete attack on policeman

Speedway world champion Tai Woffinden is unsure about his future in the sport following a serious crash in March that left him with multiple injuries. The 34-year-old from Scunthorpe, who has won three Grand Prix world titles, was placed in a medically-induced coma after colliding with a teammate and hitting a fence behind a protective… Continue reading Tai Woffinden: Speedway champion admits he might not race again

Plaid Cymru has expressed the need for Members of Parliament to have the authority to reject any proposals for British military intervention in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The United States launched airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend, as tensions between Israel and Iran continued to rise. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer… Continue reading MPs should get veto on any Iran conflict, Plaid Cymru says

Gareth William Leek, a homeowner from Pontypool, Torfaen, found himself in a planning permission dispute with the council regarding the decking he had built in his garden. The issue arose when it was discovered that the decking was approximately 50cm (20in) too high off the ground, requiring planning permission for structures exceeding 30cm (12in) in… Continue reading Pontypool homeowner uses Google Earth to win decking planning row

The Liverpool music scene was rocked when a drummer collapsed on stage during a festival performance, suffering a cardiac arrest in front of thousands of fans. Lionel Duke of The Christians fell ill while the band was supporting Sting at the On The Waterfront festival in Liverpool. The 58-year-old drummer was rushed to the city’s… Continue reading The Christians' drummer has cardiac arrest on Liverpool waterfront stage

As we kick off the new week, there is a refreshing change in the weather across many parts of the UK, following the heatwave of last week. This temporary respite will bring a mix of sunny spells and blustery showers for the next day or so. However, brace yourself as the heat is set to… Continue reading UK weather: Heatwave over but temperatures set to rise again

The recent events in Qatar have prompted authorities from the US and the UK to advise their citizens in the country to stay indoors until further notice. The US embassy in Qatar issued a notice urging Americans to shelter in place as a precautionary measure. Similarly, the UK government issued a warning in response to… Continue reading US and UK tell citizens in Qatar to shelter in place

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has emphasized the importance of Iran taking “the off-ramp” and returning to the negotiating table. This comes after Iran vowed there would be “everlasting consequences” following US strikes over the weekend aimed at disrupting the country’s nuclear program. Lammy has warned Iran against retaliating by targeting US bases or by blocking… Continue reading Iran still has an off-ramp for diplomacy, says David Lammy