Category: UK News

Vandals have caused significant damage in a children’s playground in Cumbria, according to Wigton Town Council. The council reported that the vandals smeared mud over several pieces of playground equipment, dug multiple holes, and carved an offensive message into a grassy area nearby. Among the damage reported was a 6ft deep hole at Wigton Park’s… Continue reading Wigton Park vandals leave abusive message and smear playground in mud

A massive £96m worth of cocaine has been confiscated by Border Force officers in what is being hailed as one of the biggest drug seizures in the last ten years. The drugs were discovered on a container vessel that had arrived at the London Gateway port from Panama earlier this month. The haul, weighing 2.4… Continue reading London Gateway cocaine worth £96m seized in 'one of largest' busts

Residents of Bishopthorpe, a village near York, have been struggling with a persistent foul odor that has forced them to keep their windows shut for weeks. The source of the smell remains a mystery, although some locals speculate that it may be linked to farming activities or the nearby sewage treatment plant. Sarah Lewis described… Continue reading Bishopthorpe village 'smells like putting your head in a toilet'

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer expressed his support for Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan as she raised concerns about certain issues. In a statement to BBC Wales, Sir Keir acknowledged the importance of addressing these concerns and assured that efforts will be made to address them to the best of their abilities. This comes… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer says Eluned Morgan right to raise concerns

Oldham player expresses regret after video shows chair throwing incident After a video surfaced on social media showing a violent incident at a hotel in Ibiza, Oldham Athletic player Kian Harratt has expressed remorse for his actions. The footage captured Harratt and a group of males engaging in an argument with other holidaymakers at a… Continue reading Oldham's Kian Harratt 'feels terrible' after chair throwing video

In some rural areas of County Tyrone, ongoing mobile phone service problems have been a major topic of discussion for almost a month. Local representatives have noted that the Mid Ulster’s Torrent electoral district, including Coalisland and Clonoe, has been particularly affected. Residents have reported that areas with already poor signal reception have become complete… Continue reading County Tyrone: Rural phone signal issues impacting community

The UK government has announced plans to abolish hundreds of bodies responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of the NHS in England. Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the need for a simpler system, stating that the NHS required “more doers and fewer checkers.” This decision is part of Labour’s 10-year health strategy, set to… Continue reading Hundreds of NHS quangos to be scrapped in 10-year health strategy

surprise performances included Dua Lipa, who played a secret set on the John Peel Stage, and Wolf Alice, who were the special guests on the Park Stage. As always, Glastonbury was not just about the headliners. The Other Stage saw standout performances from artists like Doja Cat, Wolf Alice, and Sigrid, while the legendary Shangri-La… Continue reading Glastonbury: The 1975 deliver a polished, but safe headline slot

In a recent court case at Nottingham Crown Court, a garden gun maker and a notorious figure known as the “drugs general” were sentenced to jail for their involvement in producing and distributing “assassination kits” to organized crime groups across the country. Ronald Knowles, 64, also known as “the armourer,” was apprehended by armed police… Continue reading Gang who supplied 'assassination kits' jailed

UK’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is launching an investigation into engineering giant Wood Group after an independent review uncovered “cultural failings” in its accounting practices. The probe will focus on the period spanning from January 2023 to November 2024. Despite the scrutiny, a spokesperson for Wood Group assured full cooperation with the… Continue reading Financial watchdog launches probe into WoodGroup