Category: UK News

Lucas Akins, a professional footballer for Mansfield Town, has been sentenced to 14 months in jail for the death of cyclist Adrian Daniel in a crash in West Yorkshire. The incident occurred when Akins, driving a Mercedes G350, collided with Daniel near Huddersfield in March 2022. Daniel, 33, passed away 10 days after the accident,… Continue reading Mansfield Town's Lucas Akins jailed for causing cyclist's death

BBC home affairs correspondent Daniel Sandford and news correspondent Helena Wilkinson report on the retrial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon at the Old Bailey. Marten expressed her love for her baby daughter and insisted that they did everything to protect her. She also referred to her four other children being taken by the state… Continue reading Constance Marten: I 'absolutely' loved baby, court hears

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has seen controversy arise as campaign group Hope Not Hate accuses the party of fielding local election candidates with extremist views. Despite Farage’s claims of an improved vetting process, Hope Not Hate alleges that Reform UK candidates have “posted hate, pushed far-right conspiracies and praised extremists.” This comes as the… Continue reading Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts

Tess de la Mare from BBC News reported on a tragic case that unfolded in Somerset. Kieron Goodwin, 33, was found guilty of murdering Olivia Wood, his partner, on the night she made an attempt to leave him. The jury heard that their relationship took a turn for the worse as Goodwin became controlling, leaving… Continue reading Frome man guilty of murdering woman as she tried to leave

Written by Sofia Ferreira Santos for BBC News, personal thefts recorded by police in England and Wales saw a significant increase of 22% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal a total of 152,416 thefts from the person offences were recorded, marking the highest number… Continue reading Personal theft up 22% in England and Wales, ONS says

Leah Harrison, a 10-year-old girl, tragically lost her life in a mudslide during a school trip. The incident occurred while she was on a residential visit to Carlton Adventure in Carlton-in-Cleveland. Despite the efforts made, Leah was swept away by the mudslide, leaving her unable to breathe. The jury at Teesside Coroners Court ruled her… Continue reading Leah Harrison school trip mudslide death ruled an accident

An investigation conducted by Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson has concluded that the police failed to effectively pursue relevant suspects in the murder of a Catholic taxi driver in Belfast. John O’Hara, a father-of-five, was shot dead by the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) on Dunluce Avenue in 1991. Despite having no connection to any political party… Continue reading The Troubles: RUC 'failed' to pursue suspects in murder

The UK has taken a significant step in implementing sanctions against Russia by banning the export of video game controllers to the country. This decision comes as a response to concerns that these controllers could potentially be repurposed for use in piloting drones that are being utilized in attacks on Ukraine. The Foreign Office revealed… Continue reading UK bans video game controller exports to Russia used to pilot drones

The upcoming week promises a significant shift in weather conditions with warmer temperatures on the horizon. As the wind direction changes and sunshine becomes more prevalent, many are anticipating the arrival of the warmest weather experienced so far this year. With the potential for barbecues and sunbathing, it’s time to prepare for a change in… Continue reading UK Weather: Heatwave on the way

A group of British parents who believe social media contributed to the deaths of their children have taken action by travelling to the US to advocate for better online safety measures for children. Four families made the journey to New York City to join hundreds of others in protesting outside the offices of Meta, the… Continue reading Bereaved parents demand social media firms 'protect children'