Category: UK News

Sean Brown’s daughter, Siobhan Brown, has expressed her disappointment and frustration with the UK government’s handling of the decision to challenge a court ruling regarding a public inquiry into her father’s murder by loyalists in 1997. Brown criticized the government for its lack of communication and respect towards her family in the process. Secretary Hilary… Continue reading Sean Brown's daughter labels government 'disgraceful' over legal challenge

A surge in visitors to a UK spa town has put cherry blossoms in the spotlight, drawing comparisons to Japan’s famed Sakura season. In Harrogate, North Yorkshire, rows of candy floss-colored cherry blossoms are creating a picturesque tourist attraction that rivals Japan’s iconic blooms. The short-lived phenomenon has become a popular destination for visitors seeking… Continue reading Harrogate 'hanami' as people flock to photograph cherry blossom

Elizabeth Baines reporting from Heckmondwike shared the story of Alex Walmsley and his partner, who were eagerly awaiting the results of a 12-week scan to start their family when they received the devastating news that their baby would not survive the pregnancy. This marked the beginning of a heart-wrenching journey for the couple from Heckmondwike,… Continue reading Baby loss certificate 'helped to heal' Yorkshire dad

In Northern Ireland, the popular healthy ready meal company Karri Kitchen has faced a sudden disappearance from shelves as the business has gone into liquidation. This downfall comes after significant growth over the past years, with deals secured at major retailers like Tesco, Lidl, Asda, and Spar, establishing Karri Kitchen as one of the largest… Continue reading Karri Kitchen: Healthy ready meal company enters liquidation

Moorcroft Pottery, a longstanding staple in Stoke-on-Trent, has ceased operations after over a century in business. The directors made an announcement on social media that the company would be voluntarily liquidated with the help of Moore Recovery, without citing a reason for the closure. This decision comes on the heels of warnings about potential layoffs… Continue reading Moorcroft Pottery firm goes bust in Burslem after more than 100 years

A 24-year-old driver named Washe Manyatelo has been sentenced to five years in jail after causing the death of a 70-year-old woman, Annette Dixon, in Edinburgh. Manyatelo had been inhaling laughing gas at a party the night before the incident and had not slept. Despite feeling fine to drive, he struck Mrs. Dixon while she… Continue reading Edinburgh laughing gas driver who killed frail woman is jailed

Labour leader Keir Starmer recently made a noteworthy visit to the UK’s nuclear-armed submarine, HMS Vanguard. This visit was significant as it occurred after the submarine had completed over 200 days of patrol in UK waters. Starmer, accompanied by John Healey, was seen in the control room of the submarine during his visit, emphasizing the… Continue reading Watch: What's at stake in the 2025 England local elections?

A recent report by education inspectors has revealed that colleges are experiencing a decline in behavior, with male students enrolled in courses like construction being identified as the main culprits. Estyn highlighted issues such as absenteeism, vaping, lateness, and misuse of social media as common problems affecting students. The report also noted that students are… Continue reading Behaviour in Wales' colleges has worsened, Estyn says

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that a body found in the River Thames belongs to 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa, who had been missing in east London for over a month. According to the police statement, Kaliyah had attended a birthday party but failed to return home afterward. Her remains were discovered at Maritime Quay on the… Continue reading Kaliyah Coa: Body found in River Thames confirmed as 11-year-old's

During his libel case against the BBC at the High Court in Dublin, former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams condemned a BBC TV programme for being an “attempted hatchet job” on him. The programme in question, along with an accompanying online story, allegedly defamed Adams by accusing him of sanctioning the murder of former Sinn… Continue reading Gerry Adams tells court BBC report was attempted hatchet job on him