Category: UK News

The man who tragically lost his life after being stabbed outside a prestigious Knightsbridge hotel has been identified as Blue Stevens, a 24-year-old individual. The incident took place in front of the Park Tower Hotel on Seville Street a little before 9:30 pm on Wednesday. Despite the efforts of paramedics, Mr. Stevens succumbed to his… Continue reading Knightsbridge stabbing victim named as Blue Stevens

Former Conservative MP Craig Williams is facing more than a two-year wait for trial after being charged with betting offenses, according to a recent court hearing. The 40-year-old, who previously represented Montgomeryshire and Cardiff North, appeared at London’s Southwark Crown Court to face allegations of betting on the date of the 2024 election. During his… Continue reading Craig Williams faces two-year wait for betting offences trial

Yorkshire Water CEO Nicola Shaw has announced a hosepipe ban in Yorkshire, prohibiting over five million households from using hosepipes for activities such as watering the garden, washing the car, or filling a paddling pool. This ban, the first regional one in the UK this year, is expected to remain in place until winter due… Continue reading Yorkshire Water hosepipe ban 'to last until winter' says boss

Heathrow Airport’s proposal to increase passenger charges has sparked outrage among airlines as they aim to accommodate an additional 10 million passengers annually by 2031. The airport plans to raise passenger charges to an average of £33.26 between 2027-2031, significantly higher than the current average of £28.46 from 2022-2026, a figure disputed by airlines. Virgin… Continue reading Airlines angry at planned rise in Heathrow passenger charges

Entertainment reporter Steven McIntosh reports that US singer Chris Brown has entered a not guilty plea in court regarding charges stemming from an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub two years ago. The 36-year-old star is accused of causing actual bodily harm to a music producer in what prosecutors have labeled as an “unprovoked”… Continue reading Chris Brown pleads not guilty to more assault charges

A tragic incident occurred in Sunderland when a car crashed into Highcliffe Care Home, resulting in the deaths of two female residents in their 80s and 90s. The car, a stolen BMW, collided with the care home in Witherwack at around 9:40 pm on Wednesday. Following the crash, the women were evacuated to other care… Continue reading Sunderland care home crash: Two residents die

Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister, has been suspended from her membership in Unite, a union embroiled in a heated dispute over ongoing bin strikes in Birmingham. This decision came after an emergency motion was passed at the union’s conference in Brighton, which also led to a re-evaluation of its relationship with the Labour party.… Continue reading Unite votes to suspend Rayner's membership over bin strikes

Welsh music icon Iris Williams has passed away at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of powerful performances and heartfelt songs that touched many souls. Hailing from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Williams rose to fame through her exceptional vocal talents, captivating audiences not only in her homeland but also across the United States,… Continue reading Singer Iris Williams who performed for Queen Elizabeth II dies

Simon King, BBC’s Lead Weather Presenter, has reported that heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber for southern England, the Midlands, and East of England as the UK experiences its third heatwave of the summer. The UK Health Security Agency announced that these warnings came into effect at noon on Friday and will continue… Continue reading Heat health alerts issued across England as heatwave grips UK

The Orange Order’s grand secretary, Mervyn Gibson, has expressed his support for a controversial bonfire in south Belfast, dismissing concerns over asbestos on the site as “clearly political”. Gibson’s comments came ahead of the traditional Eleventh Night bonfires in Northern Ireland that lead up to the 12th of July commemorations. Worries had been raised about… Continue reading South Belfast bonfire should go ahead, says Orange Order