Category: UK News

A journalist for the Daily Telegraph, Allison Pearson, will not face further action from Essex Police following an investigation into a social media post. The force previously visited Pearson’s home to arrange a time for an interview as part of an investigation into alleged incitement to racial hatred, which followed a complaint from a member… Continue reading Essex Police taking no further action against Allison Pearson

Lord John Prescott, who rose from being a steward on a cruise ship to become the longest-serving deputy prime minister, passed away at the age of 86. Tributes poured in from all over the world, with former prime ministers Gordon Brown and Sir Tony Blair leading the way. Prescott will be remembered for his many… Continue reading Seven memorable moments in the life of Labour's John Prescott

The recent deaths of four tourists and a Briton in Laos are believed to be linked to methanol poisoning. Simone White, the Briton, passed away alongside Australian teenager Bianca Jones, two Danish women aged 19 and 20, as well as an American man in the tourist town of Vang Vieng. The deaths are thought to… Continue reading Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

During the Covid pandemic, the NHS in England nearly ran out of gowns and protective equipment, according to former health secretary Matt Hancock’s testimony to the Covid inquiry. Although there was no “national shortage” of PPE, it did run out in some areas, leaving some healthcare workers without adequate protection. Hancock acknowledged that this was… Continue reading Matt Hancock says NHS was 'hours' from PPE running out in Covid

Lord John Prescott, a significant Labour politician and former deputy prime minister, has passed away at the age of 86. Best known for his candid, no-nonsense approach, Lord Prescott served as Sir Tony Blair’s devoted deputy for ten years following Labour’s sweeping victory in the 1997 general election. Alongside many tributes paid in the wake… Continue reading John Prescott: Tony Blair leads tributes to Labour giant

After heavy snowfall across parts of the UK on Thursday, forecasters have issued warnings for Storm Bert’s arrival on the weekend. Over 100 schools in the Scottish Highlands and 30 in North Wales have shut, whilst 200 schools in Devon and Cornwall are partially closed due to snow. Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice… Continue reading Snow and ice shut schools as Storm Bert looms

An 18-year-old British citizen is facing up to 20 years behind bars in Dubai after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl during their holiday in the emirate. Marcus Fakana of North London is currently staying in a rented accommodation in Dubai while awaiting trial, according to human rights campaigner, Radha… Continue reading Briton, 18, faces Dubai jail for sex with London girl, 17

The chair of the BBC charity Children in Need, Rosie Millard, has resigned after reportedly protesting against grants being awarded to an LGBT youth charity, whose former CEO had been involved in a child abuse scandal. Millard described the charity’s actions as “institutional failure”. Millard objected to the granting of £466,000 to LGBT Youth Scotland… Continue reading BBC Children in Need chair resigns over grants to scandal-hit charity

An ex-Wales footballer, Natasha Harding, has been urged by the chair of a grassroots football club to part ways with Manchester City Women FC. Harding is facing allegations of taking money from her academy that she did not repay. Reports have been made to the police in England and Wales, and Action Fraud is investigating… Continue reading Manchester City urged to cut ties with footballer Natasha Harding

A man who is now 92 years old will stand trial for rape and murder charges dating back 57 years ago. The victim, Louisa Dunne, was 75 years old and was battered on her living room floor. Her body was discovered by a neighbor on June 28, 1967, located in Easton, Bristol. Ryland Headley of… Continue reading Man, 92, to go on trial for historic Bristol rape and murder case