Category: UK News

Heathrow Airport could face disruption in the coming weeks following a vote by the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) to hold strike action by its 600 members who perform immigration controls and passport checks. There are no announced dates for the walkouts, but the union says they could start from 8 April. The PCS… Continue reading Border Force at Heathrow Airport vote to strike

The body of Bobby McKee, a man in his 60s, was discovered in a house in Kilkeel on Thursday, and is now the subject of a murder investigation. A woman, who was found at the same location, also in her 60s, sustained serious injuries to her head, and is receiving treatment in an area hospital.… Continue reading Kilkeel: Murder investigation started after Bobby McKee's death

A 75-year-old Scottish grandmother has become an online gaming sensation thanks to her skills and commentary while playing Fortnite. Cath Bowie, known by her username Grumpygran1948, spends up to six hours a day playing the game online, and her fans have gone global. Bowie was introduced to Fortnite by her grandson in 2017, and after… Continue reading Grumpy gran aged 75 is global Fortnite gaming sensation

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of stabbing someone to death with a fishing knife in Llanelli, Wales. James Smith, 36, received the sentence at Swansea Crown Court. He will serve a minimum of 28 years before he is eligible for parole. The victim, 26-year-old Ashley Sarsero, was stabbed… Continue reading Llanelli: Man who stabbed victim in neck jailed for 28 years

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Commuters in two counties have been affected by the derailment of a Northern train. The train, carrying four passengers and four staff members, was heading for Barrow when it derailed near Grange-over-Sands in Cumbria at approximately 6:00 a.m. GMT. All lines between Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster are now blocked, and services are expected to suffer delays… Continue reading Grange-over-Sands train derailment causing cancellations

Nike has been called upon by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to revise its new England football shirt that features different colours in the cross of St. George. Nike said the shirt, launched ahead of Euro 2024, includes a “playful update” to the cross “to unite and inspire”. However, the addition of navy, light blue,… Continue reading England kit: Keir Starmer urges change over St George's Cross design

Data released by the UK government has revealed that sales in shops have seen zero growth during the month of February. Experts have said that the bad weather and the cost of living have contributed to a slowdown in retail sales. Although there was a slight boost in clothing sales, this was offset by falling… Continue reading Wet weather dampens February shop sales

A new bill proposing a ban on the import of animal hunting trophies will be introduced to the House of Commons, according to Labour MP John Spellar. If passed, the law would mean that the body parts of lions, elephants and zebras killed for sport would be prohibited from entering the UK. This is the… Continue reading Bill to ban trophy hunting imports back in front of MPs