Category: UK News

Rachel Stonehouse and Emma Hallett from BBC West Investigations are in Bristol to observe the operations of dedicated teams engaging with street sex workers and disrupting kerb crawlers in an effort to combat night-time exploitation and harm. The focus is on criminalizing the men involved rather than the women. The teams aim to address the… Continue reading Caught red handed: Policing the men buying sex on Bristol's streets

ave also been popular filming locations for Hollywood productions. George Square in Glasgow was used to replicate Philadelphia in Brad Pitt’s World War Z, while the city has also been home to The Batman and Tetris. In recent years, Glasgow has proven to be an attractive location due to its architecture, accessibility, and local incentives… Continue reading From Barbie to Jurassic Park: The Hollywood films made in the UK

Jim Swire, whose daughter Flora died in the Lockerbie bombing Jim Swire, whose daughter Flora died in the attack, says he never gave up on the search for the truth or justice. “We wanted to know why the plane came down and who did it, and this is being covered up by governments,” he says.… Continue reading Lockerbie: TV drama reveals how flaws in victim response influenced how FBI handled 9/11

Ian Lawrence, general secretary of Napo, the leading union for the probation service, has expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the government’s attempts to address the prison crisis. Lawrence emphasized the necessity of “bold investment decisions” to support any changes made to sentencing policies. He raised apprehensions regarding the potential impact of underfunding on the… Continue reading Bold spending needed to halt prison crisis, union says

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to visit Ukraine this weekend alongside other world leaders in an effort to pressure Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in the ongoing war. Joining Sir Keir on the trip are President Emmanuel Macron of France, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz,… Continue reading Keir Starmer to visit Ukraine to call for 30-day ceasefire in war

An alleged attack on a prison officer by convicted Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is currently under investigation by police, as reported by The Sun. The incident took place at HMP Belmarsh, where Rudakubana threw boiling water over the officer. The Prison Service emphasized that violence within prisons will not be tolerated, and they will seek… Continue reading Police investigate alleged attack on prison officer by Southport killer Axel Rudakubana

According to BBC News Investigations reporters Chris Bell and Tom Beal, six Bulgarian individuals convicted of spying for Russia are awaiting sentencing at the Old Bailey in London. These individuals, Orlin Roussev, Biser Dzhambazov, Katrin Ivanova, Tihomir Ivanchev, Ivan Stoyanov, and Vanya Gaberova, were involved in a spy ring orchestrated from a guest house in… Continue reading Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia face 'double figure sentences'

In Stoke-on-Trent, the hometown of the late heavy metal icon Lemmy Kilmister, a bronze-cast statue was revealed to the delight of music enthusiasts. The 2.25m black-coloured monument, situated in Market Place, was unveiled in honour of Lemmy, marking the 10th anniversary of his passing and the 50th anniversary of the formation of Motörhead. The hands… Continue reading Statue of Motörhead singer Lemmy Kilmister unveiled in Burslem

The Edinburgh Council has reported an attempted cyber attack on its education department. Staff noticed a suspicious meeting invitation that turned out to be a case of “spear phishing,” which impersonates a trusted source. As a precautionary measure, parents were informed that their children’s passwords have been reset. Consequently, students preparing for exams are currently… Continue reading Pupil passwords reset after Edinburgh council cyber attack

Simon Mann, the former British Army officer and mercenary involved in a failed coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea in 2004, has passed away from a heart attack while exercising, as confirmed by friends. At 72 years old, Mann had accumulated significant wealth by providing protection to businesses in areas of conflict before his involvement in… Continue reading Simon Mann: Mercenary and coup plotter dies