Category: UK News

The announcement of Cardiff Rugby going into administration has left rugby fans in disbelief and disappointment. This decision came after an emergency meeting where Cardiff Rugby revealed their intention to appoint an administrator through a notice of intent (NOI). As a result, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has assumed control of the regional team, one… Continue reading Cardiff rugby fans 'shocked and gutted' at club administration

Tom Symonds of BBC News reported that a government barrister informed the Court of Appeal that Prince Harry’s decision to withdraw from his role as a working royal led to a “unique set of circumstances.” The barrister, Sir James Eadie KC, emphasized the importance of adopting a flexible approach to determining the level of personal… Continue reading Prince Harry's step back from royals led to 'unique' circumstances, court told

Jake Wood and Eimear Flanagan have composed a piece for BBC News NI detailing the harrowing experience of Padraig McMahon, a man who had to evacuate his house, pets, and farm animals due to a deliberate wildfire nearing his property. McMahon expressed his gratitude towards the firefighters who were able to save his home from… Continue reading NI wildfires: Man 'owes everything' to fire crews who saved home

A father-of-seven, Colin Richards, met a tragic end in April last year when he was fatally stabbed in Ely. The teenager responsible for his murder, Corey Gauci, 19, was convicted of the crime in a recent six-week trial at Cardiff Crown Court. Additionally, Gauci’s co-defendants Soray Somersall, Noreen O’Driscoll, James O’Driscoll, and Rebecca Ross were… Continue reading Ely murder: Teen guilty of killing father-of-seven with knife

A woman was tragically murdered in front of her young daughter during the 2024 Notting Hill Carnival, leading to a recent conviction of the perpetrator. Shakeil Thibou, a 20-year-old from Kensington, West London, was found guilty of the murder of 32-year-old Cher Maximen by a jury at the Old Bailey. The incident occurred on the… Continue reading Cher Maximen murder: Man guilty of London stabbing at Notting Hill Carnival

In a recent development, ex-footballer Joey Barton has been found guilty of libelling former England striker Eni Aluko in online posts about her and her family. The High Court ruling determined that Barton’s posts on social media platform X in January 2024 were defamatory, leading to threats of violence and abuse directed at Aluko. The… Continue reading Judge finds Joey Barton libelled Eni Aluko in X posts

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has found himself in legal trouble after being charged with child sex offences. These charges stem from historical incidents involving two children, who were reportedly around 10 years old at the time of the alleged attacks. The first incident is said to have taken place in the Glasgow area… Continue reading Ex-snooker champion Graeme Dott charged with child sex offences

BBC News business reporter, Mitchell Labiak, reports that UK lenders are taking action by cutting mortgage rates amidst the fallout from US tariffs, leading to predictions of deeper interest rate cuts than initially expected. Coventry Building Society made headlines by slashing its two-year fixed rate below 4% on Wednesday, setting off a wave of rate… Continue reading More UK lenders cut mortgage rates amid Trump tariff turmoil

A major crash involving several police vehicles has led to the closure of a section of the A1 in Newcastle. The collision occurred just before 02:30 BST, resulting in five individuals being transported to the hospital, according to the North East Ambulance Services (NEAS). Images from the scene depict four marked police cars in a… Continue reading Newcastle A1 police car crash closes road near Denton Burn

To celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary, King Charles and Queen Camilla were treated to a Margherita pizza during their state visit to Italy. The royal couple received the local cuisine in a delivery-style box while visiting a state school in Rome. The day began with King Charles meeting Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, at the… Continue reading Queen given pizza in Rome to mark 20th wedding anniversary to King Charles