Category: UK News

Following a series of malicious cyber activities, the Foreign Office has sanctioned multiple Russian spies. These sanctions target three military intelligence units from Russia’s GRU espionage agency, along with 18 officers who have been engaging in activities at the behest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Foreign Office’s decision came in light of these individuals… Continue reading UK sanctions Russian spies for 'malicious cyber activity'

In Liverpool, two teenagers have been apprehended for shining a laser pen at a police helicopter crew and planes flying over the city in a reckless manner. The incident occurred around midnight on Thursday when a green laser was aimed at a National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter from an address in West Derby. Subsequently,… Continue reading Teenagers arrested after laser shone at helicopter and planes

Following the tragic incident at The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon in July 2023, the driver involved in the accident, Claire Freemantle, has been re-interviewed by police. The collision resulted in the deaths of two 8-year-old girls, Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, after a Land Rover crashed into an end-of-term tea party at the school.… Continue reading Wimbledon schoolgirls' death crash suspect re-interviewed by Met

After a thorough investigation, Avon and Somerset Police have decided not to pursue any further action against Irish language rap trio Kneecap following their performance at Glastonbury. This decision comes after a criminal investigation was launched last month to determine if any comments made during the performance constituted a criminal offense. The police had appointed… Continue reading No action to be taken over Kneecap's Glastonbury performance

Shivani Chaudhari from BBC News reported on a recent protest at a hotel in Epping, where police officers were assaulted and vehicles were damaged. Approximately 400 people were present at the site, with the protest focusing on the use of the Bell Hotel to house asylum seekers. Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper confirmed that one… Continue reading Officers attacked at Epping asylum hotel protest, police say

A man has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail for causing the death of a well-known academic in Edinburgh. Darren Gilmour, a van driver, was found to be under the influence of cannabis and using his mobile phone when he hit Dr. William Noel on Trinity Crescent. Dr. Noel, who was from Philadelphia and… Continue reading Driver jailed for fatal crash while looking at phone in Edinburgh

In a shocking turn of events during the Covid-19 pandemic, an NHS doctor and her husband have been sentenced to 10 months in jail for unlawfully selling stolen hospital PPE on eBay. Dr. Attiya Sheikh, aged 46, and her husband Omer Sheikh, aged 48, managed to pocket nearly £8,000 from the sales of personal protective… Continue reading Doctor and husband jailed for selling stolen hospital PPE on eBay

Sarah McMullan from BBC Scotland News reported on the disturbing case of a man sentenced to nine years in prison for severely injuring a woman in Glasgow. Michael Harvey attacked Carol O’Reilly, with whom he had a brief relationship, resulting in permanent brain damage and memory loss for the victim. The brutal assault, captured on… Continue reading Man jailed for nine years after leaving woman brain damaged

Sir Grant Shapps, former defense secretary, has spoken out in defense of the decision to keep a data breach involving the information of thousands of Afghans and some British officials confidential. In his recent interview, Sir Grant emphasized that erring on the side of caution was completely justified, as his primary focus was on rectifying… Continue reading Sir Grant Shapps says his focus was on saving lives after Afghan data breach

A recent report from the Environment Agency in England has highlighted a concerning increase in serious water pollution incidents by water companies. According to the agency, there was a 60% rise in pollution incidents in 2024 compared to the previous year. This spike led to a total of 2,801 pollution incidents, the highest number on… Continue reading Serious water pollution in England up 60%, government says