Category: UK News

In a music industry dominated by heavyweights like Oasis, Ed Sheeran, and Ariana Grande, British-Pakistani artist Zack Knight stands out as a chart-topping sensation. With an impressive 17 number one singles on the Official Asian Music Chart, Knight’s track record surpasses many established names in the industry. His hit song “Bom Diggy Diggy,” a collaboration… Continue reading Arijit Singh and One Pound Fish Man top South Asian chart vote

Jay Wynne, a former BBC Weather presenter, passed away in June at the age of 56 due to a long-term illness, as confirmed by his brother to BBC News. Starting his tenure at BBC Weather in October 2000, Wynne became a familiar face as a forecaster on BBC News at Ten. Described by his brother,… Continue reading Jay Wynne, former BBC weather presenter, dies aged 56

Phil Coulter, a musician and songwriter, has suggested that the UK should boycott the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel takes part. This proposal follows the decision made by the Irish broadcaster, RTÉ, who declared they will not participate if Israel is involved due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Coulter expressed his full… Continue reading Eurovision: UK should withdraw if Israel takes part – Phil Coulter

Neil Canney, a 37-year-old man, was tragically murdered in a horrific shooting incident on his mother’s doorstep. The chilling attack took place at the property on Nairn Road in Greenock, Inverclyde, where Canney mistook someone in a group outside as a friend. Little did he know that opening the door would result in a hail… Continue reading Neil Canney: Seven men jailed for 'brutal' doorstep murder

A freelance press photographer, Dimitris Legakis, based in Swansea, who was previously convicted for allegedly making “insulting comments” to emergency officers at the scene of a fire in a car dealership, has had his conviction overturned by Swansea Crown Court. The incident occurred at Day’s Motorpark in Gorseinon in August 2024. The prosecutor, Alexandra Wilson,… Continue reading Swansea press photographer's convicition thrown out

A man named Javon Riley has been sentenced to 34 years in prison for his involvement in a gang-related shooting incident that resulted in a nine-year-old girl sustaining severe injuries, including a bullet lodged in her brain. The incident took place at a restaurant on Kingsland High Street in Dalston, where the girl was struck… Continue reading Man jailed over role in shooting of nine-year-old girl in Dalston

A former priest was sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of eight counts of historical indecent assault against four boys. The judge at Dungannon Crown Court labeled Canon Patrick McEntee, 71, from Esker Road in Dromore, County Tyrone, as a “predatory paedophile” who exploited children under his care. The assaults occurred… Continue reading Canon Patrick McEntee jailed for historical indecent assault on four boys

Over the upcoming weekend, a substantial number of individuals across the UK will find themselves under a yellow weather warning due to the anticipated arrival of strong winds and heavy rainfall. This weather event has the potential to cause minor damages and disrupt travel, particularly affecting ferry services. Coastal areas, sea fronts, and coastal communities… Continue reading Met Office extends UK weather warning as heavy rain and wind forecast

Two journalists, Isaac Ashe and Monika Plaha, from BBC East Midlands and BBC East Midlands Today reported on a heartwarming story about Yogesh Alekari, an Indian content creator who had his motorbike stolen during a round-the-world challenge in the UK. Alekari had travelled through 17 countries on his black, white, and orange KTM 390 Adventure… Continue reading Motorbike gifted to round-the-world trip Nottingham theft victim

Labour MPs are facing uncertainty and despondency following a turbulent week that involved the dismissal of Lord Mandelson and the resignation of Angela Rayner, according to Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander. Questions have arisen about Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US, given his connections to convicted paedophile Jeffery… Continue reading Labour MPs despondent, says minister after Mandelson and Rayner chaos