Category: UK News

A suspect has been formally charged with the murder of a woman who was discovered fatally stabbed following a gas explosion at her residence in the northern part of London. The accused, Clifton George, aged 44, residing on Dumont Road, faces additional charges of arson with intent to endanger life after the victim, Annabel Rook,… Continue reading Man charged with murder of woman after Stoke Newington gas blast

BBC Scotland Highlands and Islands reporter Steven McKenzie has reported on a proposed solution to the housing shortage in the Highlands region. Councillors are suggesting the implementation of a Highland-wide control zone to address the issue of Airbnb-style lets. According to the councillors, there has been a significant increase in short-term let licenses granted in… Continue reading Limit on Airbnb-style lets in Highlands proposed

David “Syd” Lawrence, a former cricketer who was the first British-born black cricketer to represent England, passed away after battling motor neurone disease (MND) in 2024. The 61-year-old from Gloucester had recently been appointed an MBE for his contributions to cricket. Mark Alleyne, head coach at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club (GCCC), expressed sadness at Lawrence’s… Continue reading David 'Syd' Lawrence: 'Devastation' among friends after his death

Lucy Adams, the Education Correspondent, along with Katy McCloskey from BBC Scotland News, covers the story of Callum, a five-year-old child with autism who is non-verbal. Despite receiving weekly one-to-one speech and language therapy at nursery, his progress was halted once he started primary school, leaving his family concerned about his ability to communicate. The… Continue reading 'I'm worried my child will never speak if he doesn't get support'

In Nottingham, a woman who lost her fiance in prison is speaking out against the lack of changes made by management and staff to prevent other inmates from dying. Kane Boyce, 41, was discovered dead in his cell at HMP Lowdham Grange on October 3, 2021. This tragic incident follows reports of repeated failures at… Continue reading HMP Lowdham Grange: 'Prisoners shouldn't be leaving jail in body bags'

A boost in thousands of new jobs is expected with the implementation of energy cost cuts in Wales. The UK government has revealed plans to reduce electricity costs for the industry by 25%, specifically benefitting the new electric arc furnace at Port Talbot. Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds highlighted the significant support that will be provided… Continue reading Energy cost cuts to 'boost' jobs and Tata Port Talbot furnace

treatment plan. She often talks about her opposition to Covid-19 vaccinations, the use of 5G technology, and the idea that Covid-19 vaccines have tracking devices. She also promotes alternative treatments for Covid-19. In August 2021, she was temporarily suspended by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the UK’s nursing regulator, for promoting misinformation about Covid-19 vaccines.… Continue reading Our sister died because of our mum's cancer conspiracy theories, say brothers

On the front pages of major newspapers, the headlines blare the news of air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, with President Trump declaring victory. The Financial Times outlines the US administration’s stance that the strikes were targeting Iran’s nuclear program specifically, not the country as a whole. However, the paper characterizes the attack as a… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Iran vows revenge' and 'Stick it up your bunker'

Niall McCracken reports for BBC News NI as a Mid Ulster Reporter. A crucial decision regarding the future of the A5 road scheme is anticipated to be delivered today by a judge. This £1.2bn project received approval from Stormont ministers back in October of the previous year. Nonetheless, a group of residents and landowners initiated… Continue reading A5: Judge to rule on future of road scheme

A significant shift in energy costs for numerous businesses through the elimination of green levies is at the core of the government’s forthcoming 10-year industrial strategy. Expected to be disclosed on Monday, this plan could lead to a potential reduction of up to 25% in energy bills for over 7,000 businesses in the UK. Prime… Continue reading Lower energy costs part of government's 10-year plan for industry