Category: UK News

Denis Law, the former striker for Scotland, Manchester United, and Manchester City, has died at the age of 84. Law, who was born in Aberdeen, was awarded the Ballon d’Or, becoming the only Scottish player to do so. During his 11-year stint at Old Trafford, he scored 237 goals in 404 appearances, making him the… Continue reading Tributes pour in for football 'hero of a generation' Denis Law

A total of four individuals have now been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a woman near a church in north-west London. Perry Allen-Thomas, Shaquille Sutherland and Amir Salem, all from Wembley, north-west London, have been charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. Tahjin Sommersal, from Feltham in west London, was… Continue reading Michelle Sadio: Three charged after fatal shooting outside church

Two cases of bird flu have been confirmed at poultry farms in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. As a result, all birds at the farms located near Pocklington and Mablethorpe respectively, will be culled as a part of humane measures. Additionally, the authorities have declared a protection zone of 3km and 10km surveillance zone around the… Continue reading Cull after more bird flu cases identified on farms

The government of the United Kingdom will introduce digital driving licenses as part of its plan to use technology to “transform public services.” The digital licenses will be available on a new government app on smartphones and could be used as identification when boarding domestic flights, voting, or purchasing alcohol. The UK government expects to… Continue reading Digital driving licences to be introduced this year

The closure of a craft hub in Derbyshire has resulted in 10 job losses. The company, called Crafter’s Companion, was founded by Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies, who bought back the ailing firm from administrators on 7 January. The premises in Barlborough, near Chesterfield, has been shut down, leaving the company’s Evesham base in Worcestershire… Continue reading Chesterfield shop shuts as Dragons' Den star takes over company

Following a burst pipe in Dolgarrog, Conwy County, thousands of households are estimated to be without water over the weekend. The incident occurred on Wednesday and is thought to have affected as many as 40,000 households, resulting in school closures and business shutdowns. Some homes are now beginning to see water return, but the company… Continue reading Conwy burst pipe: Thousands facing weekend with no water

Jake Fahri, the killer of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen, has been recalled to prison after probation officials claimed he had “shamelessly boasted” about his crime. Fahri was convicted of murder in 2008 after throwing a glass dish that shattered and severed an artery in Mizen’s neck. He was sentenced to life but released on license in… Continue reading Jimmy Mizen: Mum fears son's killer became 'more aggressive' in prison

The funeral of a 14-year-old boy who loved pirates was attended by swashbuckling enthusiasts from across the country. Billy Maskell, who was from Liverton Mines, had Dravet syndrome, a life-limiting condition. Local pirate groups supported the teenager and formed a guard of honour outside St Leonard’s Church in Loftus on the day of the funeral.… Continue reading Pirates travel to Loftus for 14-year-old's funeral

A survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of a priest says she is outraged that her abuser was praised by Stephen Cottrell, now Archbishop of York, for parish ministry. Kate (not her real name) says she was sexually abused as a child and that during a service in 2018, Cottrell referred to David Tudor… Continue reading I’m outraged Church of England leader called my abuser a ‘Rolls Royce’ priest

Police Scotland have said that two sisters, Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who went missing in Aberdeen, visited Victoria Bridge the day before they disappeared. The sisters, both 32 and originally from Hungary, were last seen on the bridge in the early hours of 7 January. Police have said that both women were seen at the same… Continue reading Missing sisters made earlier visit to Aberdeen bridge, CCTV shows