Category: UK News

Travelers heading abroad this summer for vacations or to visit family are being cautioned about the increase in measles cases in Europe and other parts of the world. In Europe, measles infections have reached a 25-year peak, with surges also seen in countries like Pakistan and Nigeria. Despite this, childhood vaccination rates in the UK… Continue reading Measles warning to holidaymakers as cases rise across Europe

Entertainment reporter Steven McIntosh reported that TV chef Nadiya Hussain revealed that her cookery show will not be renewed by the BBC for another series. Hussain, who gained fame after winning The Great British Bake Off in 2015, has hosted various food programs on the BBC, such as Nadiya Bakes, Nadiya’s Fast Flavours, and Nadiya’s… Continue reading Nadiya Hussain says BBC has not renewed her cookery show

Tottenham parts ways with Postecoglou after Europa League triumph Ange Postecoglou, after just 16 days of securing victory in the Europa League final, has been relieved of his duties as the manager of Tottenham. The triumph over Manchester United in Bilbao marked a significant milestone for Spurs, who clinched their first major trophy in nearly… Continue reading Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham boss leaves 16 days after Europa League triumph

An audit report obtained by the BBC has revealed a significant level of fraud within the UK trade union Unite. In a scathing 35-page document, auditors BDO stated that various factors within the union’s environment had enabled opportunities for fraudulent activities during the 2021 financial year. The report highlighted “unusual relationships” between former senior staff… Continue reading Fraud culture was 'pervasive' at union, auditors say

Kemi Badenoch, the current Conservative leader, has acknowledged the need for improvement in her role, stating she is not afraid of self-criticism. This declaration comes in response to recent criticism regarding her performance during Prime Minister’s Questions, with shadow chancellor Mel Stride coming to her defense and assuring that she will progress. In an interview… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch: I'm going to get better as Tory leader

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms in extensive parts of England and Wales. This warning covers most of southern England, portions of the Midlands, and the majority of south Wales, starting from 09:00 BST on Saturday and continuing until 18:00. The forecast predicts around 10-15mm of rainfall within an hour in… Continue reading Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for southern England and Wales

The search for missing teenager Cole Cooper has come to a tragic end after a body was discovered in a wooded area near Kilsyth Road in Banknock. The man’s body was found at approximately 16:15, prompting formal identification procedures. While the identity of the deceased has not been confirmed, Cole’s family, who reported him missing… Continue reading Body found in search for missing teenager Cole Cooper

A man with a history of violent assaults was sentenced to 19 years in prison for the murder of a mother of four in Lisburn in 2020. Natasha Melendez, a 32-year-old from Venezuela, was attacked by John David Scott on March 22, 2020, and succumbed to her injuries ten days later. Scott, 36, pleaded guilty… Continue reading Natasha Melendez: Man jailed for murder of Lisburn mother of four

An art dealer, Oghenochuko Ojiri, who previously appeared on popular TV shows like Bargain Hunt, has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for failing to disclose transactions with a suspected financier of Hezbollah. This marks the first prosecution of its kind, as Ojiri admitted to eight counts under the Terrorism Act… Continue reading Bargain Hunt star jailed for selling art to suspected Hezbollah financier

In a surprising turn of events, the Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse by-election saw Labour emerge victorious, providing the party with a much-needed morale boost less than a year before the full Scottish Parliament election. However, the real standout of the election was Reform UK, coming in third behind the SNP and achieving their best parliamentary… Continue reading Why Reform was the other big winner in the Hamilton by-election