Category: UK News

London police officers are facing allegations of racial profiling and gross misconduct after stopping and searching two top athletes in Maida Vale in July of last year. Portuguese sprinter Ricardo Dos Santos and Team GB athlete Bianca Williams were handcuffed and searched after being followed by police officers who suspected they were carrying drugs or… Continue reading Bianca Williams: Met PC thought he smelled cannabis in car

According to recent surveys, some homebuyers are considering smaller properties and opting for longer-term mortgages to deal with affordability challenges. Credit reference agency Experian revealed that a quarter of mortgage holders under the age of 30, who began their loan at the beginning of this year, selected a 35-year term, which represents a 15% increase… Continue reading Home buyers choosing smaller properties and 35-year mortgages

The United Kingdom experienced the warmest September on record this year, with above average temperatures persisting throughout the month. According to the Met Office, the UK’s average temperature for the month was 15.2C, equivalent to the 2006 record. The average maximum temperature of 19.4C was the highest in 127 years. September was also the warmest… Continue reading UK sees joint warmest September on record

A new report from anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRT) has found that half a million people in Scotland are currently living in “very deep poverty”. Women and ethnic minorities are particularly at risk, while housing costs are identified as a problem for working families. More than 300,000 people are classified as living in such… Continue reading One in 10 Scots living in 'very deep poverty'

A football fan who mocked opposing team supporters using a picture of Bradley Lowery has pleaded guilty to a public order offence. Dale Houghton, 31, was photographed laughing while holding up a picture of the six-year-old who died of cancer in 2017. The photo was taken during a match against the Sunderland football team, with… Continue reading Bradley Lowery: Man pleads guilty to taunting fans

Russell Brand, comedian and actor, is under investigation by Thames Valley Police over new allegations of harassment and stalking that came to light two weeks ago. The allegations come in the wake of reports and investigations linking Brand to several rape and sexual assault allegations. The Metropolitan Police has already confirmed that it has received… Continue reading Russell Brand: Thames Valley Police investigates allegations

During a recent rugby game in the Scottish Borders, a rare own goal was scored in the dying seconds of the match. Hawick Youth were leading by two points before a conversion attempt by the home team led to the ball falling short. As Hawick ran to celebrate their win, their scrum-half accidentally knocked the… Continue reading Hawick rugby team throws away win with bizarre own goal

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is currently reviewing a low-speed collision between the Flying Scotsman and a Royal Scotsman train. The event took place on Friday at Aviemore Station in the Highlands, resulting in two individuals being treated in hospital before being released with minor injuries. However, the RAIB has been informed of the… Continue reading Investigators reviewing Flying Scotsman collision

Dame Sharon White, the current chairman of John Lewis, will leave her position after five years. Despite making history as the first woman to lead the company, her tenure will be the shortest in nearly 100 years. The board is expected to announce her successor next year. Dame Sharon announced that she will not seek… Continue reading John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White to step down after five years

Lord Cruddas, the president of a Conservative campaign group, has called on party donors to stop funding the party unless members are given a greater say in its operations. Speaking at a black-tie event of leading Eurosceptic activists and senior Tory MPs, Lord Cruddas stated that the Conservative Democratic Organisation, which he founded last year,… Continue reading Tory campaign group urges donors to stop funding the party