Category: UK News

Nigel McCrery, the creator of several hit TV crime dramas including Silent Witness and New Tricks, has passed away at the age of 71, according to his agent. The news of his death, following a terminal illness diagnosis in October 2024, was shared with “a heavy heart” to BBC News. McCrery’s diverse career first began… Continue reading Silent Witness creator Nigel McCrery dies aged 71

Over 170 bombs from World War Two were discovered beneath a children’s playground with fears the number could rise. One of the training devices, which is still charged, was first located in Wooler, Northumberland. A variety of larger finds followed with concerns that the area was once used as a Home Guard training site for… Continue reading More WW2 bombs found at Wooler children's playpark

After leaving Brighton & Hove Albion football club, Jake Robinson decided to pursue a completely different career by becoming a trainee Southern Rail train driver. When Robinson realised that his footballing career was coming to an end, he knew he needed to start looking at options outside of the sport. He admitted that while as… Continue reading Former Brighton and Hove Albion winger becoming train driver

Sinead has been living in her flat in Brighton since 2020. Initially, it appeared to be in good condition but black mould soon began to appear all over the walls. Over a two-year period, the mould spread onto their beds and furniture. Sinead privately rents the flat for £1,100 a month. Even though she initially… Continue reading 'My rented flat's black mould is making my son ill'

The UK government has announced that its crackdown on illegal working has resulted in the arrest of hundreds of migrants since the beginning of this year. Raids, across the country at 828 establishments, including nail bars, car washes, and restaurants, led to 609 arrests. A 73% increase from January 2024, the figures are said to… Continue reading Hundreds arrested in January illegal worker blitz, government says

Park House in Grimsby is a school that has gained a reputation for accommodating some of the area’s most disruptive students. Referred to as the “naughty school,” the majority of learners are pupils who have either been permanently excluded or were at risk of suspension previously. Despite this, Park House is succeeding in transforming the… Continue reading 'Park House School in Grimsby has turned our lives around'

The dismissal of Health Minister Andrew Gwynne for sending offensive messages via a WhatsApp group has been one of the biggest news stories of the weekend. The Metro newspaper reports that those who belonged to the chat could “face punishment”, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing. Whilst, the Daily Mail has revealed that… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: US-China 'trade war' and 'MP's pals facing the sack over vile chats'

Former patients at Skye House, Scotland’s largest children’s psychiatric hospital, were subjected to a culture of cruelty, according to a BBC investigation. The patients who had been teenagers when admitted to Skye House reported being called “pathetic” and “disgusting” by some nursing staff. They also reported nurses mocking their suicide attempts. Patients were physically restrained,… Continue reading Teenage psychiatric patients told they are 'pathetic and disgusting'

Following the sacking of Andrew Gwynne as a health minister in the Labour party over sending offensive messages in a WhatsApp chat, a second Labour MP, Oliver Ryan, has apologised for comments he made in the same chat group. Ryan expressed his regret over not speaking out at the time and stated that his comments… Continue reading Second Labour MP apologises over WhatsApp comments

Robbie Williams has won an auction for Eric Morecambe’s glasses and pipe, and has revealed that he cried “happy, childlike tears” after making the winning bid. A range of showbiz memorabilia and personal items from the comedian’s former home, Brachefield in Hertfordshire, were sold in January. The glasses and pipe were expected to fetch between… Continue reading Robbie Williams paid £20,000 for Eric Morecambe's glasses