Category: UK News

The UK and Ireland are struggling to repair the damage caused by Storm Éowyn, with nearly one million properties without electricity and numerous disruptions to public transport systems that prompted many travel cancellations. The fiercest gusts of the storm arrived on Friday, leaving one man dead in Ireland. However, the storm’s strong winds have continued into the weekend… Continue reading Storm Éowyn: High winds continue as nearly a million without power

A hospital in Essex, UK, has become the latest to suffer from frequent flooding and sewage leaks due to ageing infrastructure. The Princess Alexandra Hospital experiences infrastructure issues, including building-related problems and broken equipment, on average three times a week, according to official NHS data analysed by the Liberal Democrats. Two key operating theatres were… Continue reading Hospitals awaiting rebuilds face sewage leaks and delayed ops

The UK’s foreign secretary, David Lammy, has witnessed first-hand the harrowing impact of Sudan’s civil war on refugees crossing into Chad. Every day families, predominantly women and children, are fleeing the war and famine in Sudan and heading towards Adré border post where they are met by aid workers. Lammy, who spearheaded a failed UN… Continue reading Sudan conflict: David Lammy ‘horrified’ after meeting war victims face-to-face

Over the course of a year, a BBC journalist went undercover as Dan Jones, a member of the far-right group Patriotic Alternative (PA). During this time, he attended protests, a summer camp filled with families, a secretive conference, and even received job offers from the group. The journalist recorded conversations that talked about a race… Continue reading Patriotic Alternative: A year undercover with a far-right group

ttacks by individuals acting alone or in small groups, inspired by online propaganda and often with no direct contact with organised groups. In recent years, MI5 and police have placed increasing emphasis on identifying and disrupting such individuals before they can carry out attacks. This has involved efforts to gather intelligence on those who may… Continue reading Could calling attacks like Southport terrorism help prevent them?

Lee Prince, a police officer found guilty of assaulting a 17-year-old homeless boy with learning difficulties, has lost his appeal to have his conviction overturned. The incident occurred on 17 April 2023, when Prince, who was on-duty as a firearms officer, hit and mocked the teenager outside a shop in Swindon, Wiltshire. He was sentenced… Continue reading Wiltshire Police PC who attacked homeless boy loses appeal

f the river and she drowned.” The trial lasted for two weeks and on 8 December 2023, O’Brien and Kelly were found guilty of Caroline’s murder, while Brand was found guilty of culpable homicide. They will be sentenced in the new year. Margaret Glachan said after the verdict: “I am just over the moon. I… Continue reading Caroline Glachan: My 27-year wait to face my daughter's killers

As Storm Eowyn hit Scotland, drivers were injured, buildings were damaged, and thousands of homes were left without power. A single vehicle collision in East Ayrshire left one person seriously hurt, while another was injured when a van was hit by a falling tree in Glasgow. At its height, almost 117,000 households were without power,… Continue reading Drivers injured and power cuts as Storm Éowyn hits Scotland

The dramatic finale of the third season of The Traitors airs tonight. The popular BBC show has kept audiences gripped as just five contestants remain in the running for the prize money. The final episode promises to answer some of the biggest questions of the season, including whether ‘The Seer’ used their power to an… Continue reading The Traitors: The most iconic moments from series three

Lola Young, a singer from South London, has reached number one in the UK with her song Messy after a two-month climb. The song, which is unflinchingly honest and personal, has connected deeply with fans and become inescapable in recent months. Young has been nominated for a Brit Award for best pop act, marking a… Continue reading Lola Young's Messy hits number one: My songs are as real as it gets