Category: UK News

Emily Johnson and Grace Wood reporting for BBC News in Yorkshire stated that an attack involving a crossbow and a firearm took place in Leeds, resulting in serious injuries to two women. The incident, deemed an “isolated incident” by Counter Terrorism Policing North East, occurred on Otley Road in Headingley at around 14:47 BST on… Continue reading Victim seriously hurt in Leeds attack involving crossbow 'stable'

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has emphasized the importance of personnel safety following reports that the identities of serving members of Britain’s special forces were exposed online for over a decade. The Sunday Times revealed that the names and ranks of at least 20 elite soldiers were listed in publicly available documents. Despite the removal… Continue reading SAS names and ranks reportedly available online for a decade

In a recent interview on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, actor Jack Lowden shared his excitement about the opportunity to play a ginger Mr. Darcy in a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. He expressed his enthusiasm for the idea of “breaking down barriers” by taking on this iconic role. Lowden, 34,… Continue reading Jack Lowden jokes about breaking barriers as ginger Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice

The community of Aberdeenshire is mourning the loss of a beloved grandfather who tragically died in a car crash near Huntly. Keith Looseley, 78, was involved in a collision between his black Skoda Kamiq and a white Iveco truck on the A96 Aberdeen to Elgin road. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, and Mr. Looseley… Continue reading Tributes to 'devoted' father who died in crash

Becky Morton, a political reporter, sheds light on the Conservative Party’s potential coalition with Reform UK in the upcoming general election to prevent Labour from taking over the government. Lord Houchen, the Tees Valley mayor, emphasized the importance of discussions between Tory and Reform MPs to create a significant majority, leading to a possible coalition… Continue reading Ben Houchen: Tories may need to form coalition with Reform

Business analysts have raised concerns about the impact of a recent cyber attack on Marks & Spencer, which has led to the suspension of online orders. The retail giant has been forced to halt operations on its website and apps in an effort to address the issue. As a result, there are worries that M&S… Continue reading Marks & Spencer online disruption a 'bruise' to reputation, analyst says

The disappearance of British Paralympian Sam Ruddock in Las Vegas has prompted an urgent plea from his friends and family for assistance in locating him. Known for his participation in shot put, cycling, and sprinting, Ruddock had traveled to the United States specifically to attend a WrestleMania event. The last contact with him was made… Continue reading British Paralympian reported missing in Las Vegas

The ruling by the UK Supreme Court, which defines sex based on biology, has sparked controversy, with Scottish union leader Roz Foyer criticizing it as “hugely problematic.” The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issued interim guidance on implementing the ruling, stating that trans women (biological men) should not use women’s facilities like hospitals, shops,… Continue reading Single-sex spaces advice 'problematic', says STUC's Roz Foyer

In a recent development, counter-terrorism police are currently analyzing footage of rap group Kneecap allegedly making provocative statements about British MPs. At a gig in November 2023, a video surfaced showcasing a member of the west Belfast trio declaring, “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.” Furthermore, another video from… Continue reading Kneecap footage being assessed by counter-terrorism police

Wrexham’s Hollywood co-owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, joined lifelong fans in celebrating as the team secured a historic promotion. The Dragons achieved their third successive promotion, earning a spot in the Championship. After Wrexham’s 3-0 victory over Charlton Athletic, ecstatic supporters flooded the pitch to revel in the moment. Captain James McClean emphasized the… Continue reading Wrexham AFC: Hollywood stars and fans celebrate historic promotion