An 11-year-old girl lost her life after being struck by a vehicle while exiting her school bus, prompting urgent calls for changes to bus safety laws in Northern Ireland. Caitlin-Rose McMullan’s tragic death occurred in March 2025 in Castledawson, County Londonderry. Her mother, Stella McGinn, expressed deep frustration that a year after the incident, no… Continue reading Bereaved mother says 'no time to waste' on school bus safety
Category: UK News
UK weather: Spring sunshine forecast to bring the warmest day of the year
Parts of the UK are set to enjoy some of the warmest temperatures so far in 2026, with spring sunshine pushing highs up to 19°C in certain areas. This Thursday is expected to surpass the previous maximum recorded last February at Kew Gardens in London, which reached 18.7°C. However, this mild spell will be short-lived,… Continue reading UK weather: Spring sunshine forecast to bring the warmest day of the year
My husband would have turned in his grave over Brewdog investment tribute
Steven Howe-Bull decided to invest in Brewdog through its Equity for Punks scheme as a way to honor the memory of his late husband, Keith Phillip. The couple, who had shared 30 years together, both enjoyed Brewdog’s Punk IPA and admired the company’s bold challenge to the large international brewing corporations. After Keith, a retired… Continue reading My husband would have turned in his grave over Brewdog investment tribute
Calls for Welsh FM to answer China spy arrests questions at Senedd
The Welsh Conservatives have demanded that First Minister Eluned Morgan appear before the Senedd to address questions surrounding recent arrests related to alleged Chinese espionage activities. This call comes as authorities investigate the detainment of three men aged 39, 43, and 68 in Wales and London. These arrests were made under the National Security Act… Continue reading Calls for Welsh FM to answer China spy arrests questions at Senedd
Sisters drowned after paddle at Watkin Pools in Eryri National Park
Two sisters tragically drowned at a scenic spot in a national park after going for a paddle while fully clothed, an inquest has revealed. Hajra Zahid, aged 29, and her sister Haleema Zahid, aged 25, were found in the Watkin Pools area within Eryri National Park, located in the Nant Gwynant region of Gwynedd, last… Continue reading Sisters drowned after paddle at Watkin Pools in Eryri National Park
Family of Barnsley rabies victim say death was “traumatic”
Yvonne Ford, a 59-year-old grandmother from Barnsley, passed away last June after contracting rabies following a scratch from a stray puppy during a holiday in Morocco. The injury occurred in February when she accidentally startled the dog resting under her sun lounger on a beach. Despite the scratch being minor and showing no visible bleeding,… Continue reading Family of Barnsley rabies victim say death was “traumatic”
Al Fayed abuse should be investigated as human trafficking, says former senior Met officer
A former senior officer from the Metropolitan Police has called for the ongoing investigation into allegations of rape and sexual abuse by the late Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, to be expanded to include human trafficking. This follows a legal team from Leigh Day reaching out to the police on behalf of… Continue reading Al Fayed abuse should be investigated as human trafficking, says former senior Met officer
Three men connected to Police Federation arrested on suspicion of fraud
Authorities have arrested three men connected to the Police Federation of England and Wales amid allegations of fraud. The City of London Police’s corruption unit revealed that the arrests followed a substantial investigation into accusations involving the staff organization that represents frontline police officers. The individuals detained include a 46-year-old man from Surrey, a 51-year-old… Continue reading Three men connected to Police Federation arrested on suspicion of fraud
South West Water admits supplying unfit drinking water in Brixham
South West Water (SWW) has formally admitted to providing water that was unsafe for human consumption following a cryptosporidium outbreak in Devon earlier in 2024. The admission came after a prosecution initiated by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), which arose due to an incident that led to over 140 confirmed cases of infection and resulted… Continue reading South West Water admits supplying unfit drinking water in Brixham
Doctor Who spin-off's Ianto's Shrine in Cardiff to be taken down after 17 years
A well-known tribute to Ianto Jones, a beloved character from the Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood, is set to be dismantled after standing for more than 17 years in Cardiff’s Mermaid Quay. The shrine, created by fans to honor the queer character near the original filming location, has become a significant landmark for devotees of the… Continue reading Doctor Who spin-off's Ianto's Shrine in Cardiff to be taken down after 17 years