Category: UK News

Four individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a £6m NHS contract fraud that investigators deemed “outrageous”. Gavin Brown and Adam Sharoudi leveraged their relationships with senior health service employees Gavin Cox and Alan Hush to secure lucrative telecoms contracts from 2010 to 2017. An investigation into Oricom Ltd, established by Brown and Sharoudi,… Continue reading Four jailed over 'outrageous' £6m NHS Scotland contract fraud

Rebecca Quarmby, who previously lost two stone (12.7kg) through a Slimming World programme, decided to purchase the weight-loss jab Mounjaro online to help her shed additional weight. However, she is now considering discontinuing the drug due to experiencing hair loss as a side effect. Quarmby expressed her doubts about her GP prescribing the jab if… Continue reading Watch: Are weight-loss jabs worth the side effects?

A photo of a young brother and sister from Cornwall has been reunited with them after unexpectedly appearing more than 300 miles away in a charity shop in Lincolnshire. Chris Kirkum, 32, from Holsworthy, Devon, and his sister Jade Kirkum, 30, from Bude, Cornwall, were captured in the photo when they were students at Bude… Continue reading Siblings' lost Cornwall school photo pops up 300 miles away

A gentleman revealed how he pleaded with doctors for assistance after suffering life-altering injuries due to sepsis stemming from failures at local medical facilities. Paul Robinson, aged 70, experienced recurring sepsis over nearly a year following multiple hospitalizations in Brighton and Worthing. Hailing from Goring in West Sussex, the company director lamented, “I’ve lost my… Continue reading Doctors left me begging for help, says Goring sepsis patient

Over the course of almost three decades, Derek Brockway has become a familiar face on our television screens, providing viewers with the most up-to-date weather forecasts. However, the question arises: could artificial intelligence (AI) eventually replace him in this role? Various industries such as farming, shipping, aviation, and renewable energy rely heavily on accurate weather… Continue reading Derek Brockway: What impact can AI have on our weather forecasts?

Phil Mackie, Midlands correspondent, has reported from Algarve, Portugal, where searches for Madeleine McCann have resumed. This marks 18 years since the three-year-old went missing from Praia da Luz in Portugal. German and Portuguese investigators are working together, with a deadline until Friday to search for evidence related to the case. Despite their efforts, there… Continue reading Madeleine McCann Portugal search enters third day

A vehement warning has been issued by a General Practitioner (GP) regarding the potential migration of NHS doctors to the private sector. Dr. John Diamond, a dedicated GP serving the community in Magherafelt for over two decades, expressed profound discontent over the chronic underfunding and overwhelming workloads plaguing the industry. In a scathing letter directed… Continue reading Warning of mass exodus of Northern Ireland GPs to private sector

In a groundbreaking move, Rangers have officially appointed Russell Martin as their new head coach for the upcoming season at Ibrox. Martin, a former player who has experience with Southampton and Swansea City, has signed a three-year contract with the club. Following a rigorous recruitment process, Martin emerged as the leading candidate, beating out competition… Continue reading Russell Martin: Rangers appoint former Southampton boss as head coach

Police dogs who have dedicated years of their lives to serve alongside law enforcement officers deserve to receive a pension upon retirement, according to Thin Blue Paw, a charity that advocates for the welfare of police dogs. Each year, 50 to 70 police dogs retire from their duties and are either adopted by members of… Continue reading 'My retired hero police dog deserves a pension'

Two reporters, Tom Gerken and Peter Gillibrand, collaborated to report on the recent release of the Nintendo Switch 2. The console was highly anticipated, with fans eagerly awaiting its launch worldwide. Many fans had pre-ordered the console, with UK retailer Currys revealing that it was their “biggest gaming pre-order ever.” However, there were some setbacks,… Continue reading Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2