Category: UK News

According to a source speaking to the BBC, three prison officers were viciously attacked by Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber. The incident took place at HMP Frankland in County Durham, resulting in the officers sustaining life-threatening injuries such as burns, scalds, and stab wounds. The Prison Officers’ Association mentioned that Abedi… Continue reading Hashem Abedi, Manchester Arena bomber's brother, attacks prison officers

An aircraft crash at a holiday park has been reported by emergency services. The incident occurred in Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park near Bembridge on the Isle of Wight and was notified to the police at 14.23 BST. The light aircraft was carrying two individuals, according to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. Fortunately, the fire… Continue reading Light aircraft crashes into Isle of Wight holiday park

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters cliffs in East Sussex have implemented strict measures to discourage coach parking and passenger drop-offs, as confirmed by the National Trust. These iconic locations attract over 600,000 visitors annually, making them popular tourist destinations. Recent concerns raised by the coastguard regarding cliff safety at Beachy Head have highlighted the… Continue reading National Trust bans coaches from Birling Gap as cliffs crumble

The emergency legislation currently being rushed through Parliament seeks to enable the UK government to assert control over the Chinese-owned British Steel company. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds informed MPs that the next step likely involves the nationalization of the Scunthorpe plant, which employs approximately 2,700 individuals. The motivation behind this urgent move is to prevent… Continue reading UK seeks emergency powers to take over British Steel

A search is currently underway for a driver who struck a woman with a van on a golf course following a police pursuit. West Midlands Police shared that they are utilizing CCTV footage and accounts from witnesses in their efforts to locate the driver and two passengers involved in the incident. The collision on Aston… Continue reading Search for driver who hit woman on Little Aston golf course

The shutdown of the Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland presents a distinct situation from the circumstances at British Steel in Scunthorpe, as highlighted by Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds during discussions in Parliament. An emergency law has been proposed to prevent the closure of the Lincolnshire plant, emphasizing the critical nature of the scenario at hand.… Continue reading Grangemouth closure 'not comparable' to British Steel, MPs told

A long-standing record at the BBC motoring show Top Gear has been shattered by the anonymous racing driver The Stig. The Stig achieved the fastest lap around the show’s test track in Surrey, breaking a record that had stood for 20 years. Driving a McMurtry Speirling Pure VP1 electric track car, The Stig completed the… Continue reading Top Gear driver The Stig breaks 20-year-old lap record in Surrey

A severe wildfire alert covering the entirety of Scotland is currently in effect for the last day, with rain anticipated in certain regions on Sunday. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has stated that fire crews are still present at the sites of ongoing wildfires, and are urging the public to behave responsibly. On… Continue reading Extreme wildfire warning in final day with rain to come

Firefighters in Maghera, County Londonderry, are battling a gorse fire with the assistance of ten fire appliances and 33 firefighters on the Glenshane Road. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) revealed that its staff had already responded to 49 wildfires on Friday and were actively engaging in several other emergency incidents throughout the… Continue reading Firefighters tackling gorse fire in Maghera

Louis Howard, 35, tragically lost his life in Leicester after being fatally stabbed, leading to a 16-year-old boy being charged with murder. The incident occurred at a house in Oakdale Close, Braunstone Frith, with police responding to the call shortly after 22:40 BST on a Wednesday night. A post-mortem examination confirmed that Mr. Howard succumbed… Continue reading Boy, 16, in court charged with murder after stabbing