Category: UK News

Nine activists from Just Stop Oil (JSO) have avoided jail time after being convicted of conspiracy to cause public nuisance for plotting to glue themselves to a runway at Heathrow Airport. The campaigners were spared jail after either serving their time or receiving suspended sentences following a trial where they were accused of planning to… Continue reading Just Stop Oil activists sentenced over Heathrow runway glue plot

Reporting from Kingussie, three lynx that were illegally released in the Highlands earlier this year have now been relocated to a new home just a few miles from where they were originally found. After being sighted in the Cairngorms National Park in January, the wild cats were captured south of Aviemore. Following a period in… Continue reading Illegal release lynx moved to new permanent home at Kingussie

A man from New Jersey has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for stabbing and partially blinding novelist Sir Salman Rushdie during a lecture in New York. Hadi Matar, 27, was found guilty of attempted murder and assault earlier this year. The attack occurred while Sir Salman was speaking to an audience in August… Continue reading Salman Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison

The approval for the controversial holiday park development at Loch Lomond by the Scottish government is a significant move that has stirred up a wave of emotions. Flamingo Land, the theme park operator, aims to construct Lomond Banks, a £40m resort that will include a waterpark, monorail, hotel, and restaurants. Despite initial rejection by Loch… Continue reading Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort set for approval after appeal

Karen Hoggan is a reputed Business Reporter who delves into the intricacies of the financial world. Recently, Thames Water, along with several other water companies, faces potential restrictions on paying bonuses due to regulatory measures set to be implemented soon. Environment Secretary Steve Reed emphasized the need for these new rules to prevent water companies… Continue reading Thames Water bonuses could be blocked by regulator Ofwat

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Cher Maximen at Notting Hill Carnival, in an incident that shocked the community. Shakeil Thibou, 20, from Kensington in west London, received his sentencing at the Old Bailey, where he was told he must serve a minimum of 29 years behind bars.… Continue reading Notting Hill Carnival: Man jailed for murder of Cher Maximen

A tragic incident occurred on the A451 between Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire, resulting in the death of a three-week-old baby named Harley Thomas Wilkinson. The driver responsible for the crash, Craig Nunn, was found to be drug-driving and reached speeds of 90mph during the collision. As a result, Harley suffered a severe traumatic brain… Continue reading Drug-driver jailed for killing baby in Worcestershire crash

Laurence Fox has refuted allegations of urging individuals to vandalize ultra low emission zone (Ulez) cameras in London. The actor-turned-politician reportedly made statements on X advocating for the removal of cameras and commending anti-Ulez activists known as “Blade Runners”. These messages, shared between 12 September and 4 October 2023, have been deemed as potentially influencing… Continue reading Laurence Fox denies encouraging people to damage Ulez cameras

The ongoing debate in Westminster concerning flags has taken an interesting turn, this time focusing on whether Downing Street should fly the county colors of Middlesex. Despite the fact that Middlesex no longer exists as a county, previous Conservative administrations have raised the flag on 16 May, also known as Middlesex Day, to commemorate the… Continue reading Downing Street should fly Middlesex flag, say Conservatives

The tragic incident at a former RAF base has resulted in the loss of two firefighters and a member of the public. Oxfordshire County Council confirmed the deaths as a result of the large fire that broke out at Bicester Motion on Thursday. In addition to the fatalities, two firefighters also sustained serious injuries and… Continue reading Bicester fire: Firefighters and member of public dead after blaze at old RAF base