Category: UK News

During the trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court, it was revealed that an asylum seeker named Deng Majek from Sudan is being accused of fatally stabbing a Walsall hotel worker, Rhiannon Whyte, 23 times with a screwdriver on a railway station platform. This tragic incident took place on October 20, 2024, at Bescot Stadium railway station,… Continue reading Jury sees alleged killer dance after Rhiannon Whyte's death

Actress Geraldine Hughes, originally from West Belfast, has returned to the city to direct a play called Unreconciled, which delves into the topic of abuse within the Catholic Church. The play, written and performed by Jay Sefton, follows the story of a teenage actor who portrays Jesus in a school play directed by a parish… Continue reading Geraldine Hughes: Belfast actress returns home to direct 'incredible' play

In 1976, the deaths of the siblings Martha and Griff Thomas at their farmhouse in Llangolman raised suspicions and left many unanswered questions. Three years after the launch of Operation Hallam by Dyfed-Powys Police in October 2022 to re-examine the case, family member Huw Absalom expressed disappointment at the lack of communication regarding the progress… Continue reading Forensic review into 1976 farm double death nearing end, say police

Prince Andrew has decided to relinquish his titles and honours, including his position as the Duke of York and Knight of the Garter. This move comes amidst mounting questions about his association with Jeffrey Epstein. The Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh are also among the titles that he has abandoned, severing his connection with… Continue reading After all those scandals, why did Prince Andrew quit his titles now?

In a remarkable turn of events, David Hockney’s collection of iPad drawings depicting the Yorkshire Wolds has fetched an impressive sum of £6.2m at an auction. The series, known as The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, was initiated in 2011, just six years after Hockney traded Beverly Hills for Bridlington. This auction, which took place… Continue reading David Hockney iPad drawings of Yorkshire Wolds sold at Sotherby's

A personal statement from Prince Andrew has revealed his decision to relinquish his titles, including the Duke of York, amid mounting pressure regarding his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The prince has opted to voluntarily surrender his titles and renounce his membership in the Order of the Garter, the most distinguished order of… Continue reading Prince Andrew gives up his title as Duke of York

A security guard who was injured in the Manchester synagogue attack has been discharged from the hospital. The incident, which occurred on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, involved a car driven by Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, and a knife assault on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue on 2 October. The guard,… Continue reading Security guard hurt in Manchester synagogue attack discharged

A discovery of artillery shells and a mortar on a beach led to a series of controlled detonations to ensure safety. The items were initially spotted at Drigg, in Cumbria, by a vigilant member of the public. Subsequently, the Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team was alerted to the situation and promptly investigated the findings. Following the… Continue reading Bomb squad called to Drigg beach artillery find

The government is actively working to overturn the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a football match in Birmingham. Aston Villa’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG) has decided that fans of the Israeli club should not be permitted to attend the Europa League fixture on 6 November due to safety concerns. In response to mounting… Continue reading Government 'doing everything' to overturn Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Aston Villa match

A woman who fabricated her own wedding to settle online gambling debts has been penalized for violating her community service order. Charlotte Blackwell, a 31-year-old estate agent from Bridgend, had previously confessed to deceiving her relatives and friends by extracting over £12,000 using counterfeit travel and hotel documents. Cardiff Crown Court was informed that she… Continue reading Bridgend woman who conned relatives with fake wedding back in court