Category: UK News

Following a Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and Aberdeen, defender Jack MacKenzie of Aberdeen was left bloodied when he was struck by what appeared to be a seat thrown by a fan during a pitch invasion. MacKenzie, who was a substitute, was on the field as Dundee United supporters flooded the pitch after their… Continue reading Aberdeen: Jack MacKenzie left bloodied by object thrown by own fans in Dundee Utd defeat

Celtic fans have begun to congregate in Glasgow city center for an unsanctioned “title party” following the last match of the Scottish Premiership season. After the 1-1 draw against St. Mirren at Celtic Park, thousands of supporters are anticipated to gather in the Merchant City and Trongate areas. However, prior to the gathering, several bus… Continue reading Bus shelters dismantled ahead of unofficial Celtic title party

In counties Armagh and Antrim, recent road collisions have resulted in the deaths of two individuals. Paddy McDonald, a resident of the Castleblayney area, tragically lost his life in a collision between a car and a cyclist on the Monaghan Road in Middletown at 14:20 BST on Friday. Similarly, Philip Taylor, a motorcyclist from Newtownabbey,… Continue reading Two men die in separate road traffic collisions

George King & Harvey Bell BBC News, East of England Reporting from Ipswich Crown Court Two individuals, Bruce Knowles and Ferhat Gumrukguoglu, have been sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court for attempting to import a controlled drug into the UK. Knowles, 56, from Dereham, Norfolk, and Gumrukguoglu, 32, from the Netherlands, were apprehended by the National… Continue reading Men caught with £37m of cocaine in boat off Suffolk coast jailed

BBC Correspondent Kathryn Armstrong reported that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has indicated support for the inclusion of a youth mobility scheme in a potential new agreement with the EU. Ahead of a summit between the UK and the bloc, Sir Keir emphasized that such a scheme would not signify a return to pre-Brexit freedom… Continue reading Youth mobility scheme could be part of EU deal, Starmer signals

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has expressed concerns over the potential cancellation of a series of music festivals set to take place in Lambeth’s Brockwell Park this summer. The events, which include Mighty Hoopla, Cross The Tracks, and Wide Awake, are scheduled from 23 May to 8 June. However, a resident named Rebekah Shaman… Continue reading Cancelling Brockwell Park festivals would be a 'devastating blow'

In a unique display of support, the Band of the Irish Guards showcased their talents by playing a rendition of the UK’s Eurovision entry outside Buckingham Palace on a Saturday morning. The timing couldn’t have been more fitting as it preceded the highly anticipated song contest final taking place in Switzerland. The Royal Family further… Continue reading UK Eurovision entry played outside Buckingham Palace

The town of Buncrana bid farewell to a charismatic 16-year-old schoolboy, Emmanuel Familola, whose life was tragically cut short after getting into difficulty off the County Donegal coast. Alongside another teenager, Emmanuel lost his life in an incident that shook the community last weekend. Described as having a real warmth and nobility, Emmanuel was known… Continue reading Buncrana deaths: Emmanuel Familola's funeral held in Buncrana

Following the tragic deaths of two firefighters and a 57-year-old man in a fire at a business park in Oxfordshire, tributes have been pouring in to honor their memory. Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, lost their lives while battling the fire at Bicester Motion on Thursday evening. Father-of-two David Chester, who was… Continue reading Bicester fire: Tributes for firefighters and father killed

A trio of Iranian men has been charged under the UK’s National Security Act for suspected behavior that may assist Iran. Mostafa Sepahvand, 39, Farhad Javadi Manesh, 44, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, 55, were apprehended on 3 May. The allegations against them date back to a period between 14 August 2024 and 16 February… Continue reading Three Iranian men charged under National Security Act