Category: UK News

During the court proceedings on Wednesday, jurors were presented with mobile phone footage that prosecutors argue captures the moment the beloved Sycamore Gap tree was cut down. Additionally, body-worn camera footage from the first responding police officer was shown at Newcastle Crown Court. BBC journalist Emma Vardy walks viewers through the footage exhibited in court… Continue reading Watch video footage shown to jurors in Sycamore Gap tree trial

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The justice secretary firmly asserted that challenging the legitimacy of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of a “woman” based on biological sex is completely inappropriate. During a session with Parliament’s Human Rights Joint Committee, Shabana Mahmood emphasized that the judges at the highest court in the UK simply fulfilled their duty by providing… Continue reading 'Unacceptable' to question Supreme Court gender ruling, says justice secretary

Sean Coughlan, a royal correspondent, reported that King Charles has recently conveyed a heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients, acknowledging the challenges and fears that come with battling cancer. The King shared his sentiments during a reception held at Buckingham Palace for various cancer charities, emphasizing the overwhelming experience of being a statistic among the… Continue reading King Charles sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients

An investigation by Parliament’s standards watchdog is underway regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves and her failure to promptly declare receipt of free theatre tickets. It is reported that the chancellor attended a National Theatre event during the Christmas period but did not disclose the donation in the MPs’ register of interests within the stipulated timeframe. Despite… Continue reading Rachel Reeves investigated by MPs watchdog over theatre tickets

Former police officer Nerys Lloyd, 39, from Aberavon, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in jail after a tragic incident on the River Cleddau in October 2021, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals during a paddleboard excursion organized by her company, Salty Dog. Lloyd had previously admitted to gross negligence manslaughter… Continue reading Paddleboard firm owner Nerys Lloyd was sacked as PC for fraud claim

Mary McCool reported for BBC Scotland News on the recent spike in temperatures across Scotland, marking it as the hottest day of the year thus far. A peak of 24.4C was recorded in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, surpassing the previous highs of 23.5C in Aviemore and 23.4C in Leuchars, Fife. This April temperature in Aboyne stands as… Continue reading Scotland temperature nudges 25C on hottest day of the year

The United Kingdom may break heat records for the start of May, with temperatures expected to reach 29C in south-east England on Thursday 1 May, making it the hottest start to May on record. This surpasses the previous record of 27.4C set in 1990 at Lossiemouth. Temperatures this week have been significantly higher than the… Continue reading UK weather: Record heat to kick off May as temperatures forecast to hit 29C

BBC News NI journalists Jayne McCormack, Brendan Hughes, and Raymona Crozier reported that the government’s decision not to hold a public inquiry into the killing of a GAA official by the Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF) in 1997 was deemed unlawful by the Court of Appeal in Belfast. Following the court’s ruling, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary… Continue reading Sean Brown: Government to challenge ruling on public inquiry into GAA official's murder

An inquiry has been initiated following the emergence of a parasite infection among 28 individuals who participated in calf and lamb feeding and petting activities at a farm. Public Health Wales, in collaboration with Cardiff and Vale health Board, Vale of Glamorgan Council, and Shared Regulatory Services, is examining instances of cryptosporidium infection in individuals… Continue reading Cowbridge Farm Shop stops lamb feeding after parasite infections