Category: UK News

Following a tragic incident in Manchester where a three-year-old girl lost her life due to driving under the influence of drugs, Rawal Rehman, 37, spent hours hiding in a Lancashire café planning to escape the country. Police eventually located him upstairs in a makeshift bedroom, where he was found scrolling through his phone before officers… Continue reading Inside elite unit hunting Manchester's most wanted fugitives

Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick has expressed strong criticism of Sir Keir Starmer for publicly welcoming the arrival of Egyptian pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah to the UK. This backlash follows the resurfacing of historical social media posts in which Abdel Fattah seemingly called for the killing of Zionists. Abdel Fattah, who holds dual British… Continue reading Starmer criticised for welcoming return of Egyptian activist

Matthew Page, the head curator at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), expressed that he was in a “state of shock” following England’s rapid victory over Australia in the Boxing Day Test match. The match concluded in just two days, during which 36 wickets fell within six sessions. Page and his team had prepared the pitch… Continue reading The Ashes: MCG curator Matthew Fox in 'state of shock' over two-day Test

Joe Tracini, an actor known for his candidness about mental health, has faced lifelong challenges feeling at ease with himself. Growing up in Great Yarmouth as the son of comedian Joe Pasquale, Tracini often struggled with low self-esteem and depressive tendencies. Despite joking on stage as early as 18 months old during his father’s gigs,… Continue reading Joe Tracini: Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life

Here’s a summary of the movies featured, their brief descriptions, and release dates from your provided text: **10. Disclosure Day** – Steven Spielberg project, plot is secretive but hints at extraterrestrial visitors being revealed to humans. – Tagline: “If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that… Continue reading Film lookahead: Twenty highlights to watch out for in 2026

The front page of The Observer features a powerful image of a woman carrying a Christmas tree as she passes the ruins of a bombed building, under the headline “War and peace” in Ukraine. The coverage includes an update on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s planned meeting with Donald Trump in Florida, where they are expected… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'War and peace' and 'Ramsay and Peaty take the plunge'

Martin Odegaard netted his first goal of the season, playing a crucial role in Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Brighton, which allowed the Gunners to climb back to the top of the Premier League standings. However, it was Arsenal’s goalkeeper who stole the spotlight with a remarkable contribution. As the match entered its tense closing stages,… Continue reading Arsenal 2-1 Brighton: David Raya save keeps Gunners top of table

Ethiopian jazz legend Mulatu Astatke recently concluded his final live performance during a concert held in London. At 82 years old, this iconic figure, who has spent over six decades pioneering a unique musical fusion, took a graceful bow to acknowledge his audience one last time. Mulatu’s career gained broader international recognition about two decades… Continue reading Ethiopia's Mulatu Astatke: The godfather of Ethio-jazz plays his last live concert

Oliver Jeffers, the renowned artist and author, is presenting his first exhibition in Belfast in over two decades, marking a significant homecoming. Now celebrated as a leading figure in children’s literature, Jeffers has sold eighteen million copies of his works globally. His cherished stories, including *Lost and Found*, *How to Catch a Star*, and *Here… Continue reading Oliver Jeffers: Artist's first Belfast exhibition in more than 20 years

The United Kingdom plans to enforce visa restrictions on individuals arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to the Congolese government’s refusal to cooperate on arrangements for the return of illegal migrants and foreign national offenders. This decision follows the UK government’s efforts to tighten asylum regulations, first announced in November, which require… Continue reading UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy