Category: UK News

BBC News reporter André Rhoden-Paul reported that authorities in the UK made five arrests on Saturday regarding an alleged terror plot. Home Office minister Dan Jarvis disclosed that the suspects, who are Iranian nationals, were apprehended for planning to target a specific location, though he refrained from specifying the exact site. Jarvis emphasized the seriousness… Continue reading Investigations ongoing over alleged terror plot, says minister

Tributes have poured in for the two motorcycle riders tragically killed in a crash during a British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park. Shane Richardson, a father of two from New Zealand, and 21-year-old British rider Owen Jenner both lost their lives in an 11-bike crash on the first lap of the race. Another rider,… Continue reading Oulton Park: Tributes paid to Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson after they died while racing

In a tragic incident, a customer was fatally stabbed inside a bank located in the city centre. The horrifying attack took place at the Lloyds bank on St Peter’s Street in Derby around 2:30 BST on a Tuesday afternoon. The victim, a man in his 30s, was targeted, leading to a devastating outcome. The area… Continue reading Man stabbed to death in Lloyds bank in Derby prompts murder probe

Charged with the murder of a five-week-old baby, a man named Sean Jefferson, aged 34, from Walsall, and a woman named Amy Leigh Clark, aged 33, from Lichfield, were also accused of causing or allowing the death of a child. In addition to this, the duo faced charges of two counts of grievous bodily harm… Continue reading Man and woman charged with murder of baby

Bill Rice & Jonny Humphries report from Manchester for BBC News that the family of former Rochdale footballer Joe Thompson expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support they received following his passing in April. Thompson, aged 36, had battled lymphoma three times over a span of 12 years before succumbing to the disease that… Continue reading Joe Thompson: Former footballer 'helped so many people' before death

In the midst of a trial centered around the felling of the historic Sycamore Gap, the accused individuals are sharing their perspectives. The tree, which had stood for over a century on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, was taken down in what has been described as a “moronic mission” on September 28, 2023, as stated in… Continue reading Sycamore Gap accused thought it was 'just a tree', court hears

Gerry Adams, the former Sinn Féin president, is currently in a legal battle with the BBC over a defamation case relating to a 2016 story accusing him of approving the murder of Denis Donaldson, a British agent within Sinn Féin. Adams has refuted these claims and has stood by his views on the IRA’s violent… Continue reading Gerry Adams defends IRA actions in libel trial against BBC

In a groundbreaking move, the UK and India have reached an agreement on a trade deal that is expected to have far-reaching implications for both nations. This deal will facilitate the export of various products from the UK to India, including whisky, cars, and other goods. It will also lead to a reduction in taxes… Continue reading UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks

Liv McMahon and Tom Gerken are technology reporters who reported that some Co-op stores are facing empty shelves due to a significant cyber attack that has impacted the retailer. Despite remaining open for business, certain stores are unable to accept contactless payments, leading to signs on doors indicating “cash only” transactions. The company confirmed to… Continue reading Empty shelves and payment problems after Co-op cyber attack

The retrial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon took a dramatic turn as the jury was informed that Gordon’s barristers have decided to withdraw from the case. Judge Mark Lucraft KC announced to the jurors that moving forward, Gordon will be representing himself in court. Marten, 37, and Gordon, 50, have both pleaded not guilty… Continue reading Mark Gordon to represent himself in court, baby death retrial told