Category: UK News

Ian Youngs, a culture reporter, reported that TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan has shared his diagnosis of stage four prostate cancer. The 67-year-old journalist, who previously worked with ITV, BBC, and Sky News, expressed that he is responding well to treatment and is currently in good health. Murnaghan expressed his gratitude for his exceptional medical team… Continue reading Dermot Murnaghan: TV presenter reveals stage four cancer

Political correspondent Joe Pike reported that Reform UK has introduced a new proposal that would allow non-doms to lessen their UK tax burden by paying a £250,000 fee. The party suggests that the revenue generated from this fee would be directed towards individuals with the lowest incomes. Non-doms, who have a permanent residence overseas for… Continue reading Let non-doms pay £250,000 and avoid some UK tax – Nigel Farage

Palestine Action protesters gathered in central London amidst expectations of the government cracking down on the group. The protest, which took place at Trafalgar Square after being banned from Parliament, comes in anticipation of Palestine Action being labeled as a terrorist organization. Last week, activists from the group staged a demonstration at RAF Brize Norton… Continue reading Hundreds of people gather for Palestine Action protest

Two individuals have been accused of committing numerous historical sexual offences against children at a past assessment center. Gwent Police has been actively looking into reports of sexual and physical abuse, with a focus on the former Coed Glas Assessment Center in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, during the period spanning from the 1970s to the 1990s. The… Continue reading Two charged with historical child sex offences at Abergavenny centre

BBC Scotland reported that a tragic incident took place in the Swiss Alps involving a Scottish wingsuit flyer. Liam Byrne, a 24-year-old British champion, suffered critical injuries while jumping from 7,874ft (2,400m) off the Gitschen mountain. Byrne, hailing from Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, was a well-known figure in the world of wingsuit flying and had been featured… Continue reading Liam Byrne: Scottish wingsuit flyer dies during Swiss Alps jump

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has urgently called for action to be taken by announcing a national investigation into maternity care in England. The inquiry will focus on the worst-performing maternity and neonatal services in the country, including locations such as Leeds, Sussex, Gloucester, and Mid and South Essex. Streeting emphasized the importance of ensuring that… Continue reading National inquiry into maternity care announced by Wes Streeting

A suspect has been formally charged with the murder of a woman who was discovered fatally stabbed following a gas explosion at her residence in the northern part of London. The accused, Clifton George, aged 44, residing on Dumont Road, faces additional charges of arson with intent to endanger life after the victim, Annabel Rook,… Continue reading Man charged with murder of woman after Stoke Newington gas blast

BBC Scotland Highlands and Islands reporter Steven McKenzie has reported on a proposed solution to the housing shortage in the Highlands region. Councillors are suggesting the implementation of a Highland-wide control zone to address the issue of Airbnb-style lets. According to the councillors, there has been a significant increase in short-term let licenses granted in… Continue reading Limit on Airbnb-style lets in Highlands proposed

David “Syd” Lawrence, a former cricketer who was the first British-born black cricketer to represent England, passed away after battling motor neurone disease (MND) in 2024. The 61-year-old from Gloucester had recently been appointed an MBE for his contributions to cricket. Mark Alleyne, head coach at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club (GCCC), expressed sadness at Lawrence’s… Continue reading David 'Syd' Lawrence: 'Devastation' among friends after his death

Lucy Adams, the Education Correspondent, along with Katy McCloskey from BBC Scotland News, covers the story of Callum, a five-year-old child with autism who is non-verbal. Despite receiving weekly one-to-one speech and language therapy at nursery, his progress was halted once he started primary school, leaving his family concerned about his ability to communicate. The… Continue reading 'I'm worried my child will never speak if he doesn't get support'