Category: UK News

ge of 12. Billy’s younger brother Kenneth would caddie for him at weekends, and the two of them would talk all the time. Kenneth says: “When he scored his first hole in one, that was a big thing in his golfing career and in my watching career. “God knows, he must have bought champagne for… Continue reading Lockerbie: Remembering the victims of Flight 103

Ernest Williams, a 90-year-old former Royal Navy veteran, harbors an enduring sense of injustice regarding his military pension. Despite his advancing age, Williams remains resolute in his fight for what he believes is rightfully his. His battle dates back to the 1980s, spurred by a conversation with his brother-in-law that unveiled the disparity in their… Continue reading Military veteran has 'burning fire' to correct pension 'robbery'

The i Paper’s front page flashes a warning to Putin as Britain announces plans to introduce 12 new attack submarines. With the fleet expansion set to create “30,000 jobs,” the headlines emphasize the strategic defense review that Sir Keir Starmer is unveiling today. The government’s forthcoming military and security spending priorities are anticipated to be… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'UK sends warning to Putin' and 'wish you were beer'

Political reporter Paul Seddon will announce on Monday that the UK plans to build up to 12 new attack submarines as part of its major defense review. The aim is to move the armed forces to “warfighting readiness” to counter the increasing threats faced by the country. Sir Keir Starmer will state that up to… Continue reading UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines

A revolutionary cancer drug has been introduced in Wales that has the potential to significantly extend the survival time of individuals with incurable breast cancer. Capivasertib, a drug shown to double the life expectancy of half of women with estrogen-fueled breast cancer when used in combination with hormone therapy, is now available to patients through… Continue reading Capivasertib given to breast cancer patients in Wales for first time

Two men from Scotland, affiliated with a criminal gang based in Glasgow, were tragically shot and killed at a bar in Spain. The individuals were identified as Eddie Lyons Jr and Ross Monaghan, the latter being acquitted of a prominent gangland murder in the past. The incident occurred when a masked assailant opened fire at… Continue reading Two Scots shot dead in Spain had criminal gang links

A landmark court case involving Gerry Adams, the former Sinn Féin leader, concluded with him being awarded €100,000 (£84,000) in damages over a BBC story regarding the murder of British agent Denis Donaldson. The ruling, which found that Adams was defamed in a BBC NI Spotlight programme and accompanying online article from 2016, has sparked… Continue reading Gerry Adams' BBC manners remark is 'chilling', Irish NUJ secretary says

Over the course of a single day in 2025, a staggering 1,194 migrants successfully made the perilous journey across the English Channel and arrived in the UK using small boats. This marks the highest number recorded in a single day so far this year, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in managing border security… Continue reading More than 1,000 migrants cross English Channel in a day

In a tragic incident at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola, Andalusia, two Scottish men lost their lives in a shooting, as reported by Spanish officials. The gunman opened fire at the popular bar on Saturday evening, leaving a devastating impact on the local community. Javier Salas, representing the central government in the Malaga province, confirmed to… Continue reading Two Scottish men shot dead at bar in Spain

A young woman, Bryony Piggin, had her life shattered after being sexually assaulted by a close companion following a night out. The incident left her feeling deeply hurt and betrayed by someone she once considered her best friend. Stefan Nikolic, the perpetrator, was convicted of assault by penetration and given a suspended two-year prison sentence… Continue reading 'Sexual assault by friend left me feeling betrayed'