Category: UK News

Oldham player expresses regret after video shows chair throwing incident After a video surfaced on social media showing a violent incident at a hotel in Ibiza, Oldham Athletic player Kian Harratt has expressed remorse for his actions. The footage captured Harratt and a group of males engaging in an argument with other holidaymakers at a… Continue reading Oldham's Kian Harratt 'feels terrible' after chair throwing video

In some rural areas of County Tyrone, ongoing mobile phone service problems have been a major topic of discussion for almost a month. Local representatives have noted that the Mid Ulster’s Torrent electoral district, including Coalisland and Clonoe, has been particularly affected. Residents have reported that areas with already poor signal reception have become complete… Continue reading County Tyrone: Rural phone signal issues impacting community

The UK government has announced plans to abolish hundreds of bodies responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of the NHS in England. Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the need for a simpler system, stating that the NHS required “more doers and fewer checkers.” This decision is part of Labour’s 10-year health strategy, set to… Continue reading Hundreds of NHS quangos to be scrapped in 10-year health strategy

surprise performances included Dua Lipa, who played a secret set on the John Peel Stage, and Wolf Alice, who were the special guests on the Park Stage. As always, Glastonbury was not just about the headliners. The Other Stage saw standout performances from artists like Doja Cat, Wolf Alice, and Sigrid, while the legendary Shangri-La… Continue reading Glastonbury: The 1975 deliver a polished, but safe headline slot

In a recent court case at Nottingham Crown Court, a garden gun maker and a notorious figure known as the “drugs general” were sentenced to jail for their involvement in producing and distributing “assassination kits” to organized crime groups across the country. Ronald Knowles, 64, also known as “the armourer,” was apprehended by armed police… Continue reading Gang who supplied 'assassination kits' jailed

UK’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is launching an investigation into engineering giant Wood Group after an independent review uncovered “cultural failings” in its accounting practices. The probe will focus on the period spanning from January 2023 to November 2024. Despite the scrutiny, a spokesperson for Wood Group assured full cooperation with the… Continue reading Financial watchdog launches probe into WoodGroup

Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old British woman from Warrington, tragically lost her life while on holiday in Texas. US authorities have announced that there will be no criminal charges related to her death. The district attorney’s office revealed that after a grand jury reviewed the case, they voted not to pursue any criminal charges. In a… Continue reading No criminal charges over British woman shot dead in US

A former Nasa scientist confessed to deceiving investors and using a portion of the funds to purchase a house. John Burford managed to collect over £1m from approximately 100 investors through fraudulent means, with only £760,000 actually being traded, resulting in substantial losses. It was revealed in Westminster Magistrates’ Court that a significant portion of… Continue reading Ex-Nasa scientist, 85, defrauded investors and used money to buy house

Police have made their 50th arrest in connection with a gangland feud that has resulted in assaults, shootings, and arson attacks, mainly across the eastern and western regions of Scotland. Yusef Duale, 18, has been accused of wilful fire-raising, endangering life, and attempted murder following incidents at three different properties in Edinburgh. The targeted addresses… Continue reading Police Scotland make 50th arrest in gangland feud

Labour MPs are expressing their frustration and anger over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s benefits plans. One MP bluntly described the situation as an “absolute bloody shambles,” highlighting the contentious nature of the issue. Despite some concessions made by the prime minister, there remains a significant number of opponents who are not satisfied with the proposed… Continue reading Prime minister's benefit cuts U-turn leaves backbenchers feeling bruised