Category: UK News

Following the scrapping of the northern leg of the HS2 high speed rail link, the British Prime Minister has pledged billions for transportation projects across the country. In a speech at the Conservative party conference, Rishi Sunak revealed that £36 billion would be spent on alternative rail, road, and bus schemes instead. This decision was… Continue reading HS2 scaled back as Rishi Sunak makes new transport pledges

A new Netflix documentary shines a light on the professional footballing career of David Beckham, the former star who captured the hearts of millions of fans around the globe. The film premiered in London this week, and the occasion was marked by a star-studded turnout, including Beckham’s wife Victoria and their children. The documentary presents… Continue reading Beckhams united for David's documentary premiere

The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has proposed that the age at which individuals can legally purchase cigarettes and tobacco in England should increase by one year each year until it eventually prohibits all purchases. Sunak stated that MPs will vote on the issue, with the age rising annually from 18 years, meaning that from… Continue reading Smoking age should rise from 18, by one year every year – Sunak

An investigation into corporate manslaughter has been launched at the Countess of Chester Hospital, where child killer Lucy Letby worked as a nurse. Letby was recently found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of seven babies and attempted murder of six others. The police investigation is in its early stages but… Continue reading Lucy Letby: Corporate manslaughter probe at Chester hospital

The Northern Ireland Policing Board has announced that Jon Boutcher is being lined up as interim chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The two parties are expected to shortly enter an agreement to that effect, with the appointment being subject to due diligence and ministerial approval. The post became vacant in… Continue reading PSNI: Jon Boutcher picked as interim chief constable

The UK and Republic of Ireland will now be candidates to host Euro 2028 without competition after Turkey withdrew its joint bid with Italy for Euro 2032. Italy had only bid for the 2032 tournament whereas Turkey bid to host both Euro 2028 and Euro 2032. However, at a meeting of its executive committee on… Continue reading UK & Ireland now sole bidder for Euro 2028

Northumbria Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man passed away following an attack by a suspected American bully XL dog. The incident took place at Maple Terrace in Shiney Row, close to Houghton-le-Spring, at 7 p.m. BST on Tuesday. The police received a report that a dog had attacked a 54-year-old man. A… Continue reading Shiney Row: Man dies in suspected American bully XL attack

Supertram services were suspended for a brief period in Sheffield after a car collided and flipped over on tram tracks. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, with pictures of a black Fiat Punto obstructing the route of trams on City Road flooded social media. Detectives from the South Yorkshire Police said the accident which happened… Continue reading Sheffield trams suspended after car crashes and overturns on tracks

Victoria Beckham has opened up about what was reportedly the hardest period of her marriage to David Beckham. In a new Netflix documentary, titled Beckham, the former Spice Girl speaks candidly about David’s alleged affair during his time at Real Madrid in 2003. Although the couple do not go into the details of what happened,… Continue reading David Beckham documentary: Victoria says alleged affair was 'hardest period' of marriage

On a night where Ipswich Town Football Club regained their place at the top of the Championship table, players serenaded their most famous supporter, Ed Sheeran, with a rendition of one his songs in the dressing room. The global superstar, who is currently on a hiatus from performing while on his US stadium tour, joined… Continue reading Players serenade Ed Sheeran in Ipswich dressing room