Category: UK News

Dominic Casciani, a renowned Home and Legal Correspondent, reports on a groundbreaking initiative to combat individuals planning mass killings. The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, emphasizes the necessity of addressing violence-focused individuals who lack a particular ideology with the same severity as terrorism. In response to the Southport attack, where Axel Rudakubana brutally murdered three girls,… Continue reading New criminal offence to target violence-obsessed suspects before they attack

Usyk’s Victory at Wembley Stuns Boxing World Oleksandr Usyk made history at Wembley Stadium on Saturday by delivering a power-packed performance against Daniel Dubois. The Ukrainian southpaw’s left hook, famously named ‘Ivan’, secured a fifth-round knockout victory, crowning him the undisputed heavyweight champion once again. Usyk, who extended his undefeated record to 24, arrived for… Continue reading Usyk vs Dubois 2: Oleksandr Usyk & 'Ivan' – the untouchable duo who can't be beaten?

The shores of south-west Wales saw history being made in 1925 when Malcolm Campbell’s Blue Bird car broke records by reaching 150mph on Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire. Campbell, a car dealer, was no stranger to setting and losing land-speed records but the feat on July 21st, 1925, propelled him to international fame. A century later,… Continue reading World's first 150mph car Blue Bird to return to Pendine Sands

A recent study conducted by the University of Surrey revealed that nearly half of individuals using hospital restrooms neglect to wash their hands. The research, conducted over a 19-week period in collaboration with Bispebjerg Hospital in Denmark, involved the placement of sensors on toilet and sink pipes to monitor hygiene practices. Out of 2,636 flushes… Continue reading Nearly half of hospital toilet users skip handwashing, study says

Pop sensation Charli XCX and The 1975’s drummer, George Daniel, have tied the knot in a secret ceremony following speculation sparked by a video captured by a passer-by. The couple, who were seen posing on the steps of Hackney Town Hall, confirmed their nuptials in a TikTok post that garnered millions of views and a… Continue reading Charli XCX marries The 1975 drummer George Daniel

A proposal has been made for the implementation of a baby loss certificate in Northern Ireland, which would serve as a meaningful acknowledgment of grief for parents who have experienced the loss of a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Currently, the formal recording of such losses only occurs after 24 weeks, unlike in England… Continue reading Baby loss certificate: 'This will mean so much to the parents of Northern Ireland'

An inquiry has been launched by the army following the leaking of SAS identities, as reported by The Sunday Times. The Defence Secretary, John Healey, is described as “furious” over the breach. The Sunday Times also mentions a hundred arrests in umbrella protests for Palestine Action, highlighting two women being escorted by police officers under… Continue reading 'Inquiry after SAS identities leaked' and 'brat & groom'

Drivers at Edinburgh Airport are finding strategic ways to avoid paying high drop-off fees by parking in lay-bys near the main terminal building. With drop-off charges on the rise at many of the busiest airports in the UK, more than half have increased their fees in the past year, according to research by the RAC.… Continue reading Airport drivers try to beat drop-off charges by parking in laybys

The environment secretary has made a commitment to significantly reduce the number of sewage discharges by water companies by 2030. This pledge comes in response to growing concern over pollution incidents and their impact on the environment. Recent data published by the Environment Agency revealed a 60% increase in serious pollution incidents by water companies… Continue reading Water company sewage pollution to halve by 2030, minister pledges

A fire broke out at the former Foyle College building in Londonderry, sparking a response from firefighters. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) was alerted to the incident at 19:31 BST on a Saturday evening. Five NIFRS vehicles, including an aerial unit, were dispatched to the scene to combat the blaze. As a… Continue reading Foyle College: Fire service tackle blaze at former site