Category: UK News

During Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance, the BBC had the ability to halt the live stream, according to director general Tim Davie. In a letter to the Commons’ culture select committee, Davie mentioned that stopping the broadcast was within the scope of those in attendance. The punk duo’s controversial chant of “death, death to the IDF… Continue reading Staff who could have cut Bob Vylan feed were at Glastonbury, BBC boss says

Knightsbridge was the setting for a tragic incident in which a man was fatally stabbed, leading detectives to believe it may have been a targeted attack. Blue Stevens, a 24-year-old man from Yateley in Hampshire, was discovered with stab wounds on Seville Street on Wednesday evening. Following the discovery, three men in their 20s were… Continue reading Knightsbridge murder possibly a 'targeted attack', police say

The highly anticipated TV adaptation of Harry Potter has officially kicked off production, with the revelation of the first image showcasing the lead actor in character. While J.K. Rowling’s beloved wizarding world has already been brought to life on the big screen, HBO is embarking on a new journey with a TV series that is… Continue reading Harry Potter: HBO series begins production as first image released

Political reporter Becky Morton and political correspondent Jack Fenwick reported that the UK is resuming the processing of Syrian asylum claims more than seven months after it was paused due to the fall of the Assad regime. Asylum minister Dame Angela Eagle announced that the Home Office has lifted the pause to allow for accurate… Continue reading UK to start processing Syrian asylum claims again

Reddit has made an announcement stating that it will be implementing age verification on its UK site starting Monday in order to prevent individuals under the age of 18 from accessing “certain mature content”. This decision comes as a response to new regulations outlined in the UK’s Online Safety Act, which mandate that websites displaying… Continue reading Reddit introduces age verification in the UK ahead of new rules

After facing the aftermath of 45 allegations against his conduct on MasterChef, Gregg Wallace has expressed deep regret for any distress caused. In a statement to the PA news agency, the television presenter emphasized that he had never intended to harm or humiliate anyone through his actions. The upheld claims, leading to his dismissal from… Continue reading UK: Timeline of the allegations against Gregg Wallace

BBC News NI education and arts correspondent Robbie Meredith reported that Kneecap, a rap group, was considered a higher risk than Bob Vylan by the BBC before its coverage of the Glastonbury festival. In a letter to a committee of MPs, the corporation’s director general Tim Davie mentioned that the BBC felt it should have… Continue reading Kneecap Glastonbury gig 'higher risk' than Bob Vylan – BBC

life, she says. Faroes are more connected, with rising house prices, and visitors able to explore more of the islands, she adds. Shetland Islands Council is working on plans for tunnels to Yell and Unst, as part of its wider future infrastructure and transport strategy. Officials believe tunnels can help boost the economy, attract investment… Continue reading Shetland eyes Faroes-style tunnels to replace ageing ferries

The family of a man who was murdered and had his body burned by his killer is advocating for the criminalization of desecrating a body as a standalone offense. Michael O’Leary, also known as Mike, was tragically murdered in 2020 by his friend Andrew Jones, who then proceeded to burn his remains. Mike’s sister, Lesley… Continue reading Carmarthenshire family urge new law on destroying remains

Television personality John Torode has been accused of using racist language, following an inquiry into allegations against his MasterChef co-host, Gregg Wallace. Torode took to Instagram to address the allegation, stating that he apologized immediately after the incident was said to have occurred in 2018 or 2019. Despite this, he claimed to have no memory… Continue reading MasterChef: John Torode subject of racist language allegation in report