Category: UK News

Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, is set to make a court appearance on Monday to face charges of bribery. The allegations stem from an investigation conducted by detectives from the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terrorism command. Gill, who previously served as a Member of the European Parliament for nearly six years and… Continue reading Nathan Gill: Former Reform UK Wales leader charged with bribery

A woman from Poland who previously claimed to be Madeleine McCann has been arrested at Bristol Airport. Julia Wandelt, 23, was taken into custody along with a 60-year-old woman from Wales on suspicion of stalking that caused serious alarm and distress. The arrest occurred after Ms. Wandelt arrived in Bristol on the evening of 19… Continue reading Bristol Airport: Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann arrested

In the wake of a sinkhole swallowing up a high street in Surrey’s Godstone village, residents forced to evacuate express uncertainty about when they can return home. The appearance of the sinkhole on Monday prompted authorities to evacuate homeowners and businesses over safety concerns, leaving many in a state of limbo. Displaced families find themselves… Continue reading Godstone: Sinkhole has left us homeless, residents say

In honor of its 40th anniversary, the BBC soap EastEnders will be featuring a special live episode this week. The spotlight is on one of the central characters for this milestone event, the Queen Victoria landlady, Elaine, portrayed by Harriet Thorpe. Standing alongside iconic British actresses who have also taken on the role of running… Continue reading EastEnders at 40: Queen Vic landlady on 'exciting' live episode

In a peatland in County Londonderry, ancient human remains were unearthed in 2023, believed to belong to a young woman who perished over two thousand years ago. Initially assumed to be the remains of a teenage boy when first discovered near Bellaghy, further investigation by experts from the Ulster Museum and various universities, including Queen’s… Continue reading Bellaghy bog body: Ancient remains of woman may have been sacrificial

BBC News reporter Bea Swallow has revealed the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck. Gunner Beck, only 19 years old, was found hanged in her barracks at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire following a Christmas party. The coroner ruled that Gunner Beck’s suicide was influenced by the British Army’s mishandling of… Continue reading Army mishandled sex assault before Jaysley Beck's death – inquest

BBC Wales has reported that young people in Wales will soon benefit from £1 bus rides across the country, thanks to a budget deal struck between Welsh Labour and Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds. This initiative, part of a deal exceeding £100m, will also include additional funding to potentially finalize the expansion of universal… Continue reading Welsh government: Under-21s get £1 bus fare in Labour-Lib Dem deal

A mother expressed her frustration with the system as her daughter, Sophie, who has complex special needs, ended up in Hydebank Wood prison due to violent outbursts instead of being placed in a care home. Jennifer Rodgers highlighted the lack of suitable accommodation and proper help for Sophie’s behavioral issues, leading to police involvement. Despite… Continue reading Teenager with special needs in Hydebank jail instead of care home

The case surrounding the death of singer Liam Payne has taken a turn as manslaughter charges against a friend of the singer and two hotel staff members in Buenos Aires have been dropped. The accused, Rogelio “Roger” Nores, and the two hotel workers were initially charged two months after Payne’s tragic death. However, appeal court… Continue reading Charges against Liam Payne's friend dropped

Recent data shows that the number of patients in Wales waiting for treatment has decreased by nearly 2,000. In December, there were 800,395 patients on various patient pathways, which is a drop from 802,268 the previous month. Despite this improvement, the number of patients waiting more than 36 weeks has reached a record high of… Continue reading NHS Wales waiting lists dip but targets still missed