Category: UK News

A funeral director has confessed to 36 charges of fraud while denying others in a court hearing. Robert Bush, 47, acknowledged 35 offenses of fraud by false representation and one of running a business fraudulently at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull. The charges included the sale of funeral plans and the mishandling of human… Continue reading Hull funeral director admits offences relating to human remains

James Harrison Trimble-Pettitt, 32, who owned two XL bullies that fatally attacked Ian Price in 2023, has confessed to charges of having dogs dangerously out of control. The tragic incident occurred in Stonnall, Staffordshire on 14 September 2023, resulting in Price’s death in a hospital after the brutal attack. Following this horrific event, the then… Continue reading XL bully owner pleads guilty over Staffordshire dog attack death

Tony Caunter, known for his role as Roy Evans in EastEnders from 1994 to 2003, has passed away at the age of 88. Pam St Clement, who portrayed Pat Butcher alongside Caunter, expressed her sadness at his death, describing him as a “lovely man and a true gentleman to work with.” She shared her condolences,… Continue reading EastEnders' Pam St Clement pays tribute to Tony Caunter

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The upcoming Budget in November is anticipated to bring about further measures on tax, as indicated by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. In preparation for an international finance summit in the US, Reeves hinted at potential tax hikes and additional measures on public spending. The aim is to put the UK’s finances on a more stable foundation,… Continue reading Rachel Reeves says she is looking at tax rises ahead of Budget

A court has heard shocking details of alleged stalking involving a couple who were with Madeleine McCann’s family on the night the girl disappeared. Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg are on trial charged with stalking the missing girl’s parents, Kate and Gerry McCann. Miss Wandelt, who believes she is Madeleine, attempted to make contact with… Continue reading McCann family friends left 'disturbed' by alleged stalker, court hears

A tragic incident occurred during a family holiday in Greece, where a five-year-old boy named Theo Treharne-Jones from Merthyr Tydfil drowned accidentally in a hotel pool at Atlantica Holiday Village in Kos on 15 June 2019. Theo, who had been diagnosed with Smith-Magenis syndrome, displayed “autistic behaviors” which made him less naturally cautious, causing him… Continue reading Merthyr Tydfil: Theo Treharne-Jones' hotel pool death accidental

Reporter Michael Fitzpatrick revealed that five men who alleged being victimized by a predatory priest at a school in Newry are set to receive over £1.2 million in compensation for the physical and sexual abuse they endured. The victims reached final settlements in their High Court case concerning the historic assaults committed by the late… Continue reading Newry: Five men abused by paedophile priest awarded £1.2m

Ofcom has revealed that Royal Mail has been fined £21m due to the late delivery of almost a quarter of first-class post. This hefty fine marks the third-largest ever issued by the communications watchdog. The investigation was initiated after Royal Mail failed to meet its delivery targets for both first and second-class post in the… Continue reading Royal Mail fined £21m by Ofcom for missing delivery targets

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called for vets to be required to disclose price lists so that pet owners can easily compare costs and find the best deals. In an investigation into the escalating costs of veterinary care, the CMA discovered that many pet owners are unaware of prices and are not provided… Continue reading Vets should be made to publish prices, competition watchdog says