Category: UK News

Two men have been jailed after taking part in a riot at a hotel in Manvers, Rotherham which housed asylum seekers. Stephen Roughley, 44, and Mason Reddy, 24, admitted to violent disorder and have been sentenced to two years and eight months and three years in jail, respectively. Roughley’s teenage son Kenzie was the first… Continue reading Fathers who took sons to asylum hotel riot in Rotherham jailed

Reports of a dispute within the UK government over staff pay were revealed by the BBC. The story suggested that tensions were high in the government only three months after the Labour party’s election victory. The reason for the altercation was due to Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Sue Gray, receiving a pay rise… Continue reading I’m in control, says Keir Starmer after Sue Gray pay leaks

The Church of England has been hit by a crisis regarding the selection of candidates for the most important positions. An urgent meeting was convened by the House of Bishops in response to a letter signed by 13 bishops addressing an apparent breakdown in the Crown Nominations Commission. However, changes planned to address the issue… Continue reading Church same-sex split affecting bishop appointments

The much-anticipated finale of hit BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey has been filmed, bidding farewell to the seaside town of Barry where much of the show was set. Crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the show’s stars, including co-writers Ruth Jones and James Corden, as well as Welsh favourites Joanna Page and Rob Brydon.… Continue reading Gavin and Stacey Christmas special cast bid farewell to Barry

A woman due to start her seventh round of IVF was left traumatised after a hysteroscopy, experiencing excruciating pain and vomiting during the procedure. Wendy McLean had been told the procedure was similar to a smear test and would take minutes without the need for pain relief. However, she lost consciousness twice during the procedure… Continue reading Like ripping my insides – fears hysteroscopy guidelines not enough

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, a professional footballer for Greenock Morton, has been charged with attempting to import drugs into the UK. The 33-year-old striker was arrested in Gourock, near Glasgow, and taken to Carlisle where he was charged after officers discovered 60kg of Class B drugs with an estimated value of £600,000 in suitcases arriving at Stansted… Continue reading Footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas in court after £600,000 of cannabis seized at UK airport

Fashion retailer, Next, has warned that stores may have to close if it loses its appeal against a landmark equal pay ruling. An employment tribunal found that 3,500 predominantly female shop staff had been discriminated against by being paid less than predominantly male colleagues doing similar work in warehouses. Next’s half-year results showed that stores… Continue reading Next may close stores if equal pay appeal fails

Bad landlords allowing raucous late-night stag and hen parties, pop-up brothels, and drug dens are causing misery for neighbours of short-term holiday lets across the UK, according to a group of MPs. They are calling for new laws to impose licensing on holiday let landlords and limit their numbers. Rachael Maskell, MP for York, said,… Continue reading Parties, brothels and drugs plague holiday let neighbours, say MPs

The Met Office has announced that yellow thunderstorm warnings will be implemented on Friday and Saturday, signaling an end to our recent warm weather. Southern parts of England and Wales may experience significant rainfall of up to 50mm (2in) and subsequent flooding and transport disruption occur. This is a stark contrast to the warm and… Continue reading Thunderstorm warnings for England and Wales mark end of UK summer

A rare 500-year-old engraving by Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer has sold at auction for £26,500. The engraving, titled Knight, Death and the Devil and signed and dated 1513, was discovered by Mat Winter from Cranbrook, Kent when he was just 11 years old and did not realize its worth until he took it to a… Continue reading Albrecht Dürer work 'found at tip' sells at auction for £26,500