Category: UK News

Kevin Peachey, a cost of living correspondent, has reported that documents in the Spending Review suggest council tax is set to increase by 5% annually to fund local services. This rise in bills is also expected to contribute to additional police funding. While local authorities have the power to implement up to a 5% increase… Continue reading Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year

The trial of Marcus Arduini Monzo, accused of murdering 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, progressed as video evidence of Metropolitan Police officers being attacked with a sword was presented to the jury. The incident occurred during a series of attacks in Hainault, north-east London, where the defendant is alleged to have targeted multiple individuals. Body-worn camera footage… Continue reading Daniel Anjorin: CCTV of police officers slashed with sword shown in court

The recent violent disorder in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, has left families frightened and forced to hide in attics and wardrobes, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Chief Constable, Jon Boutcher. The unrest followed three days of violence in Ballymena and other towns, resulting in 41 injured officers and 15 arrests. The turmoil… Continue reading Families hid in attics during 'race motivated' disorder, says chief constable

Tragedy struck in Eryri national park as two women lost their lives in a devastating incident. The heartbreaking event unfolded in Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, on Wednesday evening. The area, which is part of Eryri National Park, is more commonly known as Snowdonia, Wales’ largest national park. According to officials from North Wales Police, the distressing… Continue reading Two women die after incident at Yr Wyddfa Watkin Path pools

A misconduct panel has been told that a black schoolgirl, referred to as Child Q, was informed by Metropolitan Police officers that she “might be arrested” if she refused to comply during a strip-search at her school in Hackney, east London in 2020. The officers conducted the search after the girl’s teachers mistakenly suspected her… Continue reading Child Q told she ‘might be arrested’ during strip-search incident

A recent Air India crash resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 200 people, but there was one miraculous survivor. According to Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik, a British national named Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was the sole survivor of the London-bound Boeing 787-8 flight, seated in 11A at the time of the incident. Mr.… Continue reading British passenger in seat 11A survives India plane crash, reports say

Six individuals, including five councillors and a business owner, have been fined a total of £11,825 for health and safety violations following an incident at the Galleon Centre in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. The breach resulted in a disabled swimmer, Ryan Deans, nearly drowning in the leisure centre pool in January 2023. Mr. Deans, 25, had… Continue reading Trustees fined more than £11,000 over near-drowning in leisure pool

Written by: Sarah White Political analyst The topic of British sovereignty over Gibraltar post-Brexit has been a key point of contention, with some raising concerns over potential implications for the territory. However, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has assured that the UK’s sovereignty over Gibraltar remains “sacrosanct” following the agreement with the European Union. The deal… Continue reading No threat to British sovereignty over Gibraltar deal, says David Lammy

An incident at a London cafe involving a Bridgerton actress, Genevieve Chenneour, has captured attention as she fought back against a phone thief on February 8th. The occurrence took place at Joe and the Juice on Kensington High Street, where surveillance footage shows a man grabbing her phone and even physically assaulting another customer who… Continue reading Bridgerton actress fights back phone theft attempt in London cafe

The UK is bracing for multiple thunderstorms as the Met Office issues warnings for torrential downpours in southern England, Wales, and southern Scotland. The Environment Agency has declared a drought in Yorkshire due to the driest spring in over 100 years. Temperatures are set to soar in the coming days, with Friday potentially matching the… Continue reading UK weather: Thunderstorm warnings in place as Yorkshire in drought