Category: UK News

The UK is gearing up for a wet and windy bank holiday weekend, with a slim chance of a small tornado on Wednesday. The Met Office has not issued any warnings, but the country can expect scattered heavy downpours and thunderstorms affecting parts of the Midlands and southern England. The unsettled weather will continue into… Continue reading UK Weather: Very low chance of tornado as rain expected over weekend

A tragic incident occurred at Aberavon beach, Neath Port Talbot, on 19 June 2023, resulting in the death of 15-year-old David Ejimofor. The coroner, Ed Ramsay, revealed that having a lifeguard on duty at the beach could have potentially prevented the teenager from jumping into the sea and drowning while celebrating the end of their… Continue reading Aberavon pier jump: Lifeguard could have deterred teen, inquest says

The inquest into the death of Jay Slater took a surprising turn as his mother urged for key witnesses to be located before continuing the proceedings. Mr. Slater, a resident of Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, disappeared on 17 June 2024 after attending a music festival in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. Several friends and other important… Continue reading Jay Slater inquest: Mum pleads for witnesses to attend his inquest

Mark Gordon’s retrial at the Old Bailey took a dramatic turn with his emotional testimony blaming the police manhunt for the tragic death of his newborn daughter, Victoria. The 50-year-old defendant, along with his partner Constance Marten, vehemently deny charges of manslaughter by gross negligence and causing or allowing the death of a child. The… Continue reading Mark Gordon blames baby's death on police manhunt, court hears

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is facing charges of harassment causing fear of violence against two men in August of last year, as confirmed by the Crown Prosecution Service. The CPS spokesperson stated that they have given the Metropolitan Police permission to prosecute Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, aged 42, for the alleged… Continue reading Tommy Robinson charged with harassment causing fear of violence

In April, despite the sunny weather, the month was characterized as “awful” for various economic reasons. Energy bills saw an increase, alongside the largest surge in water bills in over 35 years. Additionally, the prices of food, services, and airfares continued to rise, resulting in the highest inflation in a year, standing at 3.5% in… Continue reading Inflation surprise suggests outlook could be gloomier than we thought

BBC Wales News’ political editor Gareth Lewis reported that Wales’ first minister, Eluned Morgan, has expressed her approval of the UK government’s reversal on means-testing winter fuel payments for pensioners. In response to the policy change last year, Morgan had urged for a reassessment, and her concerns were acknowledged by the prime minister when he… Continue reading Winter fuel U-turn welcomed by Welsh first minister

In what has been described as the largest Class A drugs seizure in Northern Ireland, a man has appeared in court. The National Crime Agency (NCA) confiscated 185kg of suspected cocaine at Belfast Port, with an estimated street value of £18.5m. The seizure occurred during routine checks, leading to the arrest of 55-year-old Bulgarian national… Continue reading Belfast: Man appears in court after £18.5 million cocaine seizure

The tragic incident that unfolded at an Oxfordshire business park claimed the lives of three individuals, including firefighters Martyn Sadler, 38, and Jennie Logan, 30, alongside father-of-two Dave Chester. The family of Martyn Sadler expressed that firefighting was “always in his blood,” highlighting his unwavering dedication and passion for the job. Despite the immense sorrow… Continue reading Bicester firefighter Martyn Sadler was true hero, family says

Northern Ireland’s health minister, Mike Nesbitt, has given the green light to the introduction of the region’s first regional obesity management service. This decision comes after a period of public consultation conducted by the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH highlighted the current lack of specialist weight management services available to health service patients in… Continue reading First obesity management service to be launched in NI