Category: UK News

Emma Raducanu, the British tennis player, found herself targeted by a stalker earlier this year, as revealed by BBC Sport. The individual, who had previously been given a restraining order, attempted to acquire tickets for the Wimbledon Championships taking place this month. However, the security system at the All England Club flagged his name, preventing… Continue reading Emma Raducanu: Stalker blocked from applying for Wimbledon tickets

Two senior members of the Lyons crime group, Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr, were fatally shot at a bar on the Costa del Sol, with Spanish police revealing that the suspected killer was a member of the rival Daniel gang. The shooting took place on 31 May in Fuengirola, sparking a wave of investigations… Continue reading Scots shot in Spanish bar 'killed by rival Daniel gang member'

23andMe, a DNA testing firm, has been fined £2.31m by a UK watchdog due to a data breach that took place in 2023, affecting thousands of individuals. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) stated that 23andMe did not implement sufficient measures to safeguard sensitive user data prior to the incident. Information Commissioner John Edwards described the… Continue reading UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach

Political reporter Sam Francis has reported that Downing Street has expressed concern over the deteriorating situation of small boats in the English Channel, particularly ahead of an upcoming UK-France summit focused on border security. During a meeting at the G7 summit in Canada, Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to collaborate closely… Continue reading Small boats situation getting worse, says No 10

In the wake of a tragic incident in Stoke Newington, North London, a woman named Annabel Rook was found fatally injured after a gas explosion at her home. The 46-year-old charity worker was a co-founder of Mama Suze CIC, an organization that provides support to refugee and migrant women, some of whom have escaped domestic… Continue reading Woman stabbed to death before gas explosion named by police

Belfast’s new maternity hospital may face a further delay of up to 28 months, according to recent reports. Mike Nesbitt, addressing the assembly, expressed the sobering news and called for an external expert to assess the decision-making process. The possibility of opening certain sections of the hospital sooner is also being explored. The minister emphasized… Continue reading New Belfast maternity hospital could face a further 28-month delay

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Emma Simpson & Faarea Masud, BBC News To revitalize its business, budget chain Poundland has announced the closure of 68 stores, putting over 1,000 jobs at risk. The closure will include a distribution centre in Darton, South Yorkshire, and the national distribution centre in Bilston, West Midlands. In addition to store closures, Poundland is also… Continue reading Poundland plans 68 store closures putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk

Tennis player Boulter recently opened up about the severe online abuse she has been subjected to. Following a tense tiebreak at the French Open, Boulter began receiving death threats, despite ultimately winning the match. The messages she received contained hateful and disturbing content, prompting a mix of despair, resignation, and fear from the British athlete.… Continue reading Katie Boulter: British tennis player reveals social media abuse she has received

England is facing a concerning issue of impending water shortages, with predictions pointing to a potential daily deficit of over six billion litres by 2055. This troublesome forecast comes at a time when the country is grappling with drought declarations in regions like Yorkshire and the north-west due to an exceptionally warm and dry Spring.… Continue reading England needs more hosepipe bans and smart water meters – EA