Category: UK News

An individual who was deeply affected by severe post-natal depression in 1998, resulting in the tragic death of her newborn baby boy, has been given a compassionate sentence by a judge in Liverpool. Joanne Sharkey, a resident of Liverpool, was revealed to be the mother of the baby in July 2023 after a DNA match… Continue reading Joanne Sharkey: Suspended sentence for mum who killed baby

A man has been taken into custody by authorities in connection with the murder investigation of journalist Martin O’Hagan. O’Hagan, a journalist for the Sunday World newspaper, was tragically killed by the Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF) in 2001 in Lurgan, County Armagh. The 42-year-old suspect was apprehended in Sheffield with the assistance of Counter Terrorism… Continue reading Martin O'Hagan: Man arrested over LVF murder of journalist

Mary and Des Byrne, a couple who were involved in a physical altercation with their neighbors in Thailand, have been able to return to the UK after receiving a fine. The couple, aged 69 and 77 respectively, claimed they were attacked over a small garden dispute after moving to Asia. Despite asserting that they acted… Continue reading Middlesbrough pensioners return to UK after Thailand attack

In recent days, the buzz around Westminster has shifted from the Spring Statement to a more urgent matter – the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The economic landscape in the UK has been far from rosy for nearly two decades, with poor growth and stagnant average earnings. The Labour Party’s promise of sustained… Continue reading Trump tariffs: Yet another example of colossal, upending change

In the quiet village of Lower Cumberworth in West Yorkshire, residents are grappling with severe water pressure issues that have made even the most basic household tasks a challenge. From texting neighbors before showering to manually filling washing machines, the community is struggling to cope with the impact of reduced water pressure stemming from Yorkshire… Continue reading Water pressure problems near Huddersfield cause distress to residents

The Birmingham bin strike has resulted in a massive 7ft (2m) high mound of rotting bin bags accumulating in Sparkbrook, causing distress among residents and local businesses. This dumping ground, filled with hundreds of bags and boxes, is said to have reached unbearable levels. According to locals, the pile has grown due to individuals from… Continue reading 'Birmingham bin strike has left us with 7ft-high dumping ground'

Kate Whannel and Sam Francis, political reporters, discussed the UK government’s response to President Donald Trump’s new import tariffs. The UK is considering imposing retaliatory tariffs on US products if a trade deal cannot be agreed upon. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is currently consulting with UK firms to determine the impact of the 10% tariffs… Continue reading UK drawing up list of items for potential retaliatory US tariffs

As we kick off the month of April, the UK is set to experience some balmy weather, with temperatures potentially hitting 23C in some parts on Friday. Southern England is expected to enjoy highs in the low 20s, while the Algarve in Portugal will see highs of 18C despite some showers. Throughout the weekend and… Continue reading UK weather: Temperatures set to reach 22C on Friday amid wildfire warnings

In 2024, the Revenge Porn Helpline, supported by the Home Office, saw a sharp increase in reported cases of revenge porn, with 22,227 new instances recorded, representing a 20.9% rise from the previous year. Non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse, which involves the unauthorized production, publishing, or reproduction of sexual photos or videos online and offline,… Continue reading Revenge porn victim 'constantly paranoid' after topless images shared online

The upcoming Earthshot Prize, established by the Prince of Wales, is set to take place in Brazil later this year, coinciding with the COP30 UN climate change conference being hosted by the country. Kensington Palace has confirmed that the awards ceremony and associated events for nominees, investors, and environmental leaders will be held in Rio… Continue reading Prince William's Earthshot Prize 2025 to be held in Brazil