Category: UK News

Scotland’s Grangemouth oil refinery will close next year, resulting in the loss of 400 jobs. Its owner, Petroineos, said the facility could not compete with other sites in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. However, the site is set to be repurposed as an import terminal that will allow Scotland to fuel supply for the… Continue reading Grangemouth: Scotland's only oil refinery to close next year

Recently published Electoral Commission records reveal that the Conservative Party received a £5m donation from businessman Frank Hester’s healthcare software company, The Phoenix Partnership, just days before the general election in May. This donation followed previous sums of £10m in 2023, £5m in January, and £150,000 in March. The donation was made two months after… Continue reading Tories accepted £5m from Frank Hester days before election called

A previously stolen and replaced print of a famous portrait of Winston Churchill has been discovered in Genoa, Italy. The 1941 photograph was taken by Yousuf Karsh following Churchill’s rousing wartime speech to Canadian parliament, and is known as “The Roaring Lion.” The original portrait had disappeared from the Château Laurier hotel in Ottawa in… Continue reading Churchill photo stolen in Canada discovered in Italy

The family of Gemma Sisley have had their appeal against the release of her killer, Jason Burrows, denied. Burrows had been serving a minimum 15-year sentence since 2009 after murdering Sisley in Buckinghamshire, UK, while she was retrieving her belongings following the breakdown of their relationship. Despite the family’s concerns for their safety and that… Continue reading Gemma Sisley: Family appeal against killer's release is denied

Authorities are asking visitors to a popular Welsh beach to return pebbles that are crucial for protecting the coast from erosion. Saundersfoot beach in Pembrokeshire is being stripped of pebbles that help defend homes from waves and coastal erosion. Chris Williams, a local councillor, warned the removal of the stones could put nearby properties at… Continue reading Coastal erosion: Saundersfoot sea defence pebble return plea

The grieving parents of Takayo Nembhard, who was murdered two years ago at Notting Hill Carnival, have spoken out about their disappointment that no one has been brought to justice for their son’s death. Known as “TKorStretch” in Bristol’s music scene, Takayo died from a fatal stab wound on 29 August 2022. His parents, Sandra… Continue reading Notting Hill Carnival: 'Our son's killer should have been caught'

At the National Television Awards, the cast of the popular ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office showed their appreciation for the real-life figures who inspired the show. Mr Bates vs the Post Office focuses on the true story of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, which resulted in the wrongful accusations and prosecution… Continue reading National Television Awards: Post Office drama stars honour real-life counterparts

Residents of the Willow Lodge guest house in east London are calling for an end to no-fault evictions, which they say are increasing their risk of homelessness. The hostel is home to approximately 20 people, 12 of whom are children, who have all been made homeless as a result of no-fault evictions. Meanwhile, London borough… Continue reading 'We eat on the floor': Inside the guesthouse where everyone is homeless

Jade Earaker and Ryan Bradford are desperately seeking a small bowel and liver transplant that could save their two-year-old son, Zachary Bradford. Zachary was born prematurely and received a liver transplant at 22 months old, which has failed. Now, he needs a second transplant, which must come from a child his size. Approximately 259 children… Continue reading Parents' transplant plea: 'One more infection and we could lose our boy'

Data from accountancy firm PwC shows that half of the closures on Britain’s High Streets in the first six months of this year were pharmacies, pubs, and banks. The study showed that there were an average of 18 chemists, 16 pubs, and nine banks shutting down every week between January and June. However, only three… Continue reading Banks, chemists and pubs top High Street closures list