Category: UK News

The body of 19-year-old Cole Cooper, who was last seen alive in early May in the Banknock area, has been confirmed by police to have been discovered in woodland near Falkirk a week ago. This discovery comes four weeks after Cole went missing following a night out with friends. Police Scotland has stated that Cole’s… Continue reading Body found confirmed as teenager Cole Cooper

A man from Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 22 years after attempting to murder a police officer while armed with Molotov cocktails. Alexander Dighton, 28, carried out the attack outside the Talbot Green police station in January while wearing body armor. Counter terrorism police… Continue reading Talbot Green police station attacker jailed for attempted murder

Survivor of Air India crashed plane describes his escape The British man who miraculously survived the devastating Air India plane crash on Thursday shared his harrowing experience of escaping the wreckage through a narrow opening in the fuselage. Vishwashkumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the crash, described his ordeal to Indian state media DD News,… Continue reading British man describes how he escaped Air India wreckage

Ian Shoesmith & Emma Stanley, reporting from Lancashire for BBC News, shared the distressing news about a man who has faced allegations of sexually assaulting and murdering a 13-month-old boy he was in the process of adopting. The accused, high school teacher Jamie Varley, faced charges of assault, cruelty, and possession of indecent images in… Continue reading Man charged with murdering and assaulting baby he wanted to adopt

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A married couple from Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire, Peter and Flo Fanning, recently attempted to take legal action against both the UK and Scottish governments regarding the decision to reduce winter fuel payments. They argued that there was inadequate consultation with pensioners and a lack of an equality impact assessment on the changes. However, their… Continue reading Scottish couple lose legal challenge of winter fuel payment cuts

Kate Whannel, a political reporter, notes that Members of Parliament are currently engaged in debates regarding potential adjustments to the assisted dying bill. This includes considerations for banning organizations from advertising services related to assisted dying. Among the other proposed amendments are discussions on regulations regarding the substances or devices permissible for facilitating the act… Continue reading MPs debate a ban on assisted dying adverts

Following Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged restraint to prevent a full-scale conflict. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued warnings of “severe punishment,” fueling tensions alongside reports of retaliatory drone launches. The situation has prompted UK officials to convene a Cobra meeting to deliberate on the… Continue reading Starmer urges Iran and Israel to 'step back' after strikes targeting Tehran

Since the start of the recent disorder in Northern Ireland, approximately 50 households have been provided with assistance. About 14 families have also been given emergency accommodation during this time. One incident involved a family with three young children who were relocated from a house in Coleraine following a racially-motivated arson attack at Mount Street.… Continue reading NI disorder: numbers needing housing will increase, say NIHE

Renowned academic and human rights advocate Sir Geoff Palmer, who made history as Scotland’s first black professor in 1989, passed away at the age of 85. Originally from Jamaica, Sir Geoff moved to the UK in his teenage years and became a prominent figure at Heriot-Watt University, where he held the titles of chancellor and… Continue reading Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland's first black professor, dies aged 85