Category: UK News

Police have confirmed that one child is still in hospital following the fatal stabbing attack in Southport last week. Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, were killed in the attack, which took place at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. Eight children and two adults were also seriously injured. Merseyside… Continue reading Southport stabbing: One child still in hospital a week on from attack

Former English cricketer, Andrew Flintoff, has spoken publicly for the first time about his struggle with anxiety, nightmares, and flashbacks, following a high-speed car accident he was involved in whilst filming Top Gear in December 2022. Flintoff sustained serious facial injuries in the crash, a subject he discusses in the second series of Freddie Flintoff’s… Continue reading Andrew Flintoff reveals 'anxiety, nightmares and flashbacks' of Top Gear crash

The discovery of a dead dolphin on the bank of the Thames has come just days after another dolphin was spotted swimming between the Hammersmith and Putney bridges. The first dolphin was nicknamed Jo Jo and was being tracked by the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) when it was seen. The body of the… Continue reading Battersea: Dolphin found dead on bank of River Thames

An anti-immigration protest in Belfast on Saturday led to violent protests, resulting in damage to Mohammed Idris’ Bash café. Idris said he will not reopen the café after its second attack in recent years. Last year, his computer repair shop on Sandy Row in Belfast was completely destroyed. The protests grew violent when a group… Continue reading Belfast: 'My life is threatened – there is no hope here'

A new art piece believed to be by Banksy has emerged on a building in Kew Green, Richmond. The artwork depicts a mountain goat perched on a ledge with rocks falling from behind it. Banksy confirmed the piece was his work by sharing a picture of it on his Instagram account, which he has previously… Continue reading Banksy goat artwork appears on west London building

A tragic fire broke out in Wirral, killing an eight-year-old boy and injuring three others. The blaze started in the early hours of Sunday morning on Keele Close, according to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS). Ground floor of the house was on fire when the crews arrived. Three people were outside, having leapt from… Continue reading Wirral: Boy, 8, dies and three injured in house fire

There is concern that a shortage of the diabetes drug Ozempic could lead to a rise in the use of fake weight-loss injections, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned. The product, which is licensed for treating diabetes, has become popular for weight loss. However, it is not currently licensed for that purpose. There are reports… Continue reading Pharmacists warn over fake weight loss jabs

The Northern Ireland Assembly has been called for recall after violent clashes erupted in Belfast following an anti-immigration demonstration. The Alliance Party submitted a recall petition which requires the support of 30 members. A number of businesses were attacked and set on fire during the protests on Saturday. Justice Minister Naomi Long slammed the violence, stating that some… Continue reading Belfast anti-immigration violence sparks call for Stormont recall

Violent disorder erupted outside a hotel in Tamworth, Staffordshire, on Sunday night. A group had gathered outside the Holiday Inn Express, where asylum seekers had been housed, and threw petrol bombs and fireworks at officers. One policeman suffered a broken arm. The disorder lasted over three hours, and three petrol bombs were used to start… Continue reading Tamworth: Work begins to ID Holiday Inn petrol bomb rioters

Over the past weekend, more than 150 people were arrested after violent disorder broke out in towns and cities across the UK, which has prompted Downing Street to hold an emergency response meeting on Monday. The meeting will update the government on the violent unrest and the response that is anticipated in the coming days.… Continue reading UK protests: No 10 to hold Cobra meeting over escalating violence