Category: UK News

A man convicted of rape has been sentenced to life in prison for assaulting a woman in a hospital restroom just six months after being released from prison. Lee James Mullen, aged 38, from Flint, carried out the attack in a restroom at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan after the woman had visited a friend.… Continue reading Bodelwyddan: Man jailed for raping woman in hospital toilet

In Godstone, Surrey, a tense situation has unfolded as two sinkholes have emerged on sections of Godstone High Street, resulting in the evacuation of 30 households. Despite the dangers, 87-year-old Bren Davis has adamantly stated that he has no intentions of leaving his home, located just meters away from one of the sinkholes. Mr. Davis,… Continue reading Godstone: Man, 87, 'staying put' in home near Surrey sinkhole

The BBC has decided to temporarily remove a documentary about Gaza from its iPlayer streaming service in light of new information. The 13-year-old narrator of the film, which focused on the experiences of children in Gaza, was revealed to be the son of a Hamas official. The broadcaster was unaware of this family connection prior… Continue reading BBC pulls Gaza film as it carries out checks over Hamas links

In Tyrone and Londonderry, two tragic road crashes resulted in the deaths of two women. One of the incidents occurred on the Windyhill Road near Macosquin village in Coleraine, where a female driver lost her life in a two-vehicle collision at approximately 15:10 GMT on Thursday. Meanwhile, in Cookstown near the Old Loughry Road, another… Continue reading Two women die in separate road crashes

BBC Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced pressure as government finances showed a large surplus in January, although it fell short of official forecasts. The surplus, which represents the difference between government spending and tax revenue, reached £15.4 billion, the highest on record for the month in over three decades. Despite the strong figure, the Office for… Continue reading Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves

A woman named Julia Wandel, also known as Julia Wandelt, has been accused of four counts of stalking. She was apprehended at Bristol Airport for stalking that caused serious alarm and distress. Originally from Poland, Ms. Wandel has been detained and is set to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court in the near future. In a… Continue reading Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann charged with stalking

The murder investigation surrounding the death of a 34-year-old man has taken a significant turn as two more men have been charged with his murder. Ryan Burton, a resident of Corby, Northamptonshire, passed away in hospital on the 16th of January, six days after being attacked in Spring Rise Park, located off Highfield Road in… Continue reading Ryan Burton: Two more men charged with murder after Kettering incident

Belfast’s Castle Place footpath has been a source of concern for pedestrians for over two years, prompting Stormont officials to take action. The kerb along this path has been blocked off with a temporary barrier, causing frustration among businesses and politicians who have labeled it as an “eyesore.” The Department of Infrastructure (DFI) revealed that… Continue reading Belfast: Consultants called to resolve street 'optical illusion'

Anatolii and Lidiia Kyrylov, a retired couple aged 69 and 73, found themselves in a position they never expected after spending most of their lives in Mariupol, Ukraine. When Russia invaded their city in early 2022, they were forced to flee due to the intense siege on the trading port. Lidiia described the harrowing experience… Continue reading Ukraine war: 'We live peacefully in Scotland, we'd like to stay'

In County Down, the horse believed to be the oldest in the UK celebrated her 46th birthday with a special cake made of linseed mash, grass pellets, and grated carrot. Roana, along with her stablemates Tinkerbell and Barnaby, enjoyed the treat from Cerys Brown, Roana’s owner, who has had a close bond with the horse… Continue reading 'Oldest horse' thrives on linseed cake and light exercise