Category: UK News

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

Jurors were presented with mobile phone footage allegedly capturing the moment the beloved Sycamore Gap tree was cut down. Situated on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, the tree had stood for over a century before it was felled during the early hours of 28 September 2023 in what has been described as a “moronic mission” at… Continue reading Video shows felling of Sycamore Gap tree, prosecutors tell jury

Front pages of major UK newspapers are highlighting King Charles III’s “cancer message of hope” following his battle with the illness. Metro features the King quoting, “Being a statistic has shown me the very best of humanity,” as he praises patients, carers, and charities. The Sun focuses on the King’s message of “rebellious hope”, inspired… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'King's cancer message' and 'No way… Not hymn'

A trial proposal to introduce a waste needle bin in Belfast city centre is seen as a step toward addressing drug issues in the city, according to councillor Brian Smyth. Belfast City Council is set to vote on the installation of the bin at the council-owned car park on Little Donegall Street. This decision comes… Continue reading Belfast: Public needle bin 'is not a silver bullet' for drugs issue

On Thursday, voters across parts of England will participate in local and mayoral elections. Polling stations will open at 07:00 BST and close at 22:00, with results expected to be announced overnight and into Friday. Among the elections are local contests in 24 councils, six mayoral authorities, and a by-election in Runcorn and Helsby to… Continue reading Polls to open for local elections in England