Category: UK News

Lincolnshire council took months to fix abuse victim's door lock

A survivor of abuse escaped her dangerous partner, only to find herself stuck in an unsecure home due to the negligence of her local council. Referred to as Jane for anonymity, she spent over six months barricading herself into her rented residence every night, as the council failed to address a broken door lock promptly.… Continue reading Lincolnshire council took months to fix abuse victim's door lock

GCSE results day to change for thousands of students with new app

This summer, tens of thousands of GCSE students are set to receive their grades through a new app on their smartphones on results day. A trial of the Education Record app is currently underway with 95,000 students in Manchester and the West Midlands, with plans for a nationwide rollout in the future. The government aims… Continue reading GCSE results day to change for thousands of students with new app

Heathrow Airport: Interim report on power outage to be published

An initial examination of the power failure that resulted in the closure of Heathrow Airport will be made public on Thursday. The airport was compelled to suspend all flights until around 18:00 GMT on 21 March due to an unexpected power loss caused by a fire at a nearby electricity substation. This incident began the… Continue reading Heathrow Airport: Interim report on power outage to be published

Investigations ongoing over alleged terror plot, says minister

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

Oulton Park: Tributes paid to Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson after they died while racing

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

Man stabbed to death in Lloyds bank in Derby prompts murder probe

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

Joe Thompson: Former footballer 'helped so many people' before death

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

Sycamore Gap accused thought it was 'just a tree', court hears

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