Category: UK News

During court proceedings, Constance Marten refuted claims that she carried her baby in a supermarket bag while evading authorities, expressing that she never placed her live baby in such a manner. Marten, along with Mark Gordon, faces charges of manslaughter by gross negligence and causing or allowing the death of a child, both of which… Continue reading Constance Marten denies carrying baby in shopping bag, retrial hears

Tragedy struck at the Bryn Gloch caravan and campsite in Betws Garmon near Caernarfon, as a one-year-old girl lost her life in a devastating accident involving a vehicle. The incident occurred on Monday morning, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene at 10:20 BST. Following the incident, the young child was swiftly airlifted to… Continue reading Betws Garmon: One-year-old girl dies after campsite crash

A tragic incident occurred in April 2023 when aspiring young driver Edward Spencer, only six weeks after obtaining his driver’s license, caused a fatal crash in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire. Spencer, who had a reputation for “showing off” behind the wheel, was driving at 64mph when his Ford Fiesta collided with a Fiat 500, resulting in the… Continue reading Man sentenced for Shipston-on-Stour crash killing three teens

The recent comments made by the rap group Kneecap have been condemned by the UK government, with calls for the group to be denied government funding. The controversy arose from video footage of one of the band members making concerning statements at a concert, leading to backlash and an investigation by counter-terrorism police. The group… Continue reading Kneecap: UK and Irish governments condemn alleged comments

The United Kingdom is set to experience its warmest weather of the year this week, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 27 or 28C (81-82F) on Thursday, May 1. This could potentially be the hottest April weather the country has seen in seven years. The warm weather will be accompanied by dry conditions… Continue reading UK weather: 27C heatwave could bring hottest April day in seven years

May Hezlet, a recognized “trailblazer” in the world of golf long before Rory McIlroy’s rise to fame in Northern Ireland, was recently honored at the Royal Portrush Ladies’ Clubhouse. The Ulster History Circle presented a Blue Plaque to May, who hails from County Londonderry, acknowledging her remarkable achievements in the sport. Over a decade between… Continue reading Royal Portrush golfer honoured with Blue Plaque

A 14-year-old girl has been handed a 15-year detention sentence after stabbing two teachers and a pupil while uttering threats. The girl, whose identity remains undisclosed due to her age, will be required to serve at least half of the sentence in custody. This ruling came after a retrial at Swansea Crown Court in February,… Continue reading Ammanford stabbing: Schoolgirl sentenced to 15 years after attack

BBC Scotland News reporter Andrew Picken discusses the concerns raised by Scotland’s doctors regarding a £290m funding gap that is jeopardizing the future of the NHS. The British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland highlighted that the share of the health service budget allocated to GP surgeries has been decreasing annually relative to inflation since 2008. This… Continue reading GPs warn a £290m funding gap threatens the future of NHS Scotland

In Middlesbrough, a tragic incident occurred on Marshall Avenue, where a 30-year-old man lost his life in a motorbike crash. The man was operating an off-road Husqvarna TE 20 motorcycle when it collided with a stationary car on the residential street at approximately 8:30 pm BST on Sunday. Despite being rushed to James Cook University… Continue reading Man dies in Middlesbrough after motorbike hits parked car

The tragic death of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, who was stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield, has left a community in mourning. The perpetrator, also a 15-year-old boy, has admitted to the manslaughter of Harvey, but denies the charges of murder. This incident has sparked discussions about the presence of knives in schools… Continue reading Boy admits stabbing Harvey Willgoose at Sheffield school but denies murder