Category: UK News

A UK High Court has ruled that three individuals who suffered injury due to IRA bomb attacks in England can sue former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams in a personal capacity. The victims are seeking just £1 in damages for “vindicatory purposes”. The case is being brought by John Clark, a victim of the Old… Continue reading Gerry Adams: Ex-Sinn Féin leader can be sued by IRA victims, court rules

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is facing a critical moment as the party’s officers determine whether to support a new deal to restore power-sharing at Stormont. The party, which is the assembly’s second-largest, has been blocking a functional executive and assembly since February 2022. A final proposal is expected to be presented, and the officers… Continue reading Stormont crisis: DUP to meet to decide on power-sharing move

An inquiry into the handling of the Covid pandemic has revealed that all of Nicola Sturgeon’s WhatsApp messages appear to have been deleted. The inquiry heard Jamie Dawson KC, counsel to the inquiry, say that the former first minister had “retained no messages whatsoever” throughout the pandemic. Meanwhile, Sturgeon’s deputy John Swinney’s WhatsApp messaging had… Continue reading UK Covid inquiry: Nicola Sturgeon's Covid WhatsApp messages 'all deleted'

Police have said that a newborn baby girl was found wrapped in a towel inside a shopping bag in east London. The member of the public who found her kept her warm until the paramedics arrived. The baby was found in Newham and was discovered unharmed in any way. She is safe and currently at… Continue reading Newham: Newborn baby girl found wrapped in towel in bag

The Met Office has issued weather warnings of strong winds and a new storm named Storm Isha, which is set to bring heavy rain and powerful gusts following the ice and snow of the previous week. The UK has been hit by a series of named storms already this year, and Storm Isha marks the… Continue reading Storm Isha: Dramatic weather change ahead with new storm named

Scotland has been hit by snow and ice for the past five days, with multiple schools closed as a result. Shetland has been particularly affected, with all schools in the area closed following heavy snowfall. Other affected schools include Ullapool High School, Dingwall Academy, and a number of Highland Council schools in Inverness such as… Continue reading Snow school closures for a fifth day in Scotland

The death of two-year-old Bronson Battersby, whose body was discovered in a Skegness property on 9 January, has led to an investigation into whether there were “missed opportunities” to check on him and his father, Kenneth Battersby, who is believed to have died from a heart attack. Melanie Battersby, Bronson’s half-sister, has said that she… Continue reading Bronson Battersby's sister does not blame social services for his death

During the course of an interview with the BBC’s Amol Rajan, renowned actress Sheila Hancock found herself being interrupted by her very own smart watch. The unexpected moment was caught on camera and has sparked much social media buzz. Despite the brief interruption, the interview continued smoothly and viewers can catch more of the in-depth… Continue reading Sheila Hancock's smart watch interrupts interview

The UK government is reportedly set to endorse a proposal to make the theft of cats and dogs a criminal offence. MP Anna Firth is leading the Pet Abduction Bill, which would create a specific offence of “pet abduction.” Stealing a pet is currently treated as theft, with the punishment varying based on the value… Continue reading MP's pet abduction bill set to be given government support

Kingspan, a Cavan-based insulation company, has been criticized for its business practices during the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire. Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has stated that he is tired of Kingspan trying to escape its responsibilities. The insulation sold by Kingspan was used in high-rise buildings, including Grenfell, for 14 years without… Continue reading Grenfell: Michael Gove says Kingspan gives capitalism a bad name