Category: UK News

In a disappointing turn of events, a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by a taxi driver on her 21st birthday decided to drop her case due to court delays. Sarah, as she is known, reported the incident back in early 2022 and provided evidence in court by December 2023. However, the case was… Continue reading Woman dropped sex assault case after years of court delays

Numerous bus drivers in London have raised concerns about the presence of cockroaches on many buses and in their rest areas, calling for immediate action to address the issue. The drivers have reported sightings of cockroaches in buses as well as in eating areas, with some even capturing footage of the insects in these spaces.… Continue reading London buses infested with cockroaches, drivers say

Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is currently on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for allegedly failing to comply with counter-terrorism powers in Folkestone in July 2024. During a recent court hearing, it was revealed that Robinson refused to provide his mobile phone Pin to police at the entrance to… Continue reading Tommy Robinson refused to give police phone Pin to protect 'journalistic material'

In 1994, a tragic incident shook the community when 13-year-old Lindsay Rimer went missing from her home in Hebden Bridge, near Halifax. Despite her disappearance after heading out to purchase cornflakes from a local shop, her body was discovered in the Rochdale Canal five months later, with her remains weighted down by a stone. The… Continue reading Man arrested over murder of schoolgirl Lindsay Rimer in 1994

Political reporter Kate Whannel and Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman reported that the US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff commended the UK’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell for his role in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza. Witkoff acknowledged the UK’s assistance and coordination efforts that contributed to the historic day in Israel. This praise contrasts… Continue reading Steve Witkoff praises Jonathan Powell's 'tireless efforts' on Gaza

The UK is set to welcome the president of Germany, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in a historic state visit from December 3 to December 5 this year. This visit will mark the first German state visit to the UK in 27 years, symbolizing the strengthening of ties between the two nations. Hosting the visit at Windsor… Continue reading First German state visit to UK for 27 years announced

Mortgage rates have recently increased for the first time in several months, signaling a cautious approach from lenders as we head into the winter season. Despite experiencing a series of drops in interest rates, new and renewing borrowers have seen a slight worsening of the picture, according to data from financial information service Moneyfacts. The… Continue reading Mortgage rates creep back up as lenders show caution

Two individuals have been brought before court on charges relating to the murder of the incarcerated singer Ian Watkins. Watkins, a former member of the band Lostprophets serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses, was fatally injured at Wakefield Prison in an incident that occurred just after 09:30 BST on a Saturday. Rashid Gedel,… Continue reading Two men in court accused of murdering Ian Watkins in Wakefield Prison

The High Court has initiated a significant lawsuit against five major car manufacturers, accused of engaging in emissions test manipulation. Referred to as the “dieselgate” scandal, the trial alleges that these companies utilized software to enable their vehicles to lower emissions of harmful gases specifically during test conditions. This legal case stands as the largest… Continue reading 'Dieselgate': Five carmakers go on trial over emissions cheat claims

Residents of Mull are challenging the local council’s plan to construct a new school, sparking a legal battle over the proposed location. The Argyll and Bute Council’s decision to build a £43m school campus near the current high school in Tobermory has raised concerns among many parents. They argue that a more centrally located school… Continue reading Islanders take council to court over Mull school location decision