Category: UK News

A convicted voyeur has left one of his victims feeling let down by the justice system following what she deemed to be an inadequate sentence. Christopher McSherry, 35, was found guilty of six voyeurism charges and one charge of unauthorised computer access. The court sentenced him to 100 hours of community service, 18 months probation, and… Continue reading Voyeur's step-sister victim says sentence was too lenient

Rishi Sunak’s speech at the Conservative Party conference stood out because it didn’t contain a bunch of guaranteed crowd pleasers. Instead, he unveiled ideas that provoke and divide, which has caused controversy within the Conservative Party as well as the wider public. Take HS2 as an example – Conservative Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy… Continue reading Rishi Sunak unleashes reset of his premiership

During a performance of Les Miserables, a group of protesters from Just Stop Oil brought the show to a halt. The group entered the stage and asked the audience to “join the rebellion.” The Metropolitan police arrived and arrested five people. Just Stop Oil is an environmental activist group known for staging demonstrations at public… Continue reading Just Stop Oil: Five arrested after protesters disrupt Les Miserables

Taking on the role of chief executive of Betsi Cadwaladr health board, Wales’ largest and most troubled health board, was no easy feat for Carol Shillabeer. She became the temporary boss in May 2021 after 11 independent board members were forced to resign, and has since been tasked with solving a plethora of core issues… Continue reading NHS: Is Betsi Cadwaladr top job the toughest in Wales?

Actor Laurence Fox has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) cameras. The Metropolitan Police did not name him but said a 45-year-old man was also accused of encouraging or assisting offences to be committed. The Reclaim Party, which he founded, also confirmed he had been… Continue reading Laurence Fox arrested over Ulez camera damage threat

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A community in south London gathered in memory of a beloved 15-year-old girl who was fatally stabbed while on her way to school. The victim, Elianne Andam, was mourned by thousands of people at a vigil held one week after her tragic death. The girl’s family requested that attendees wear white and light candles to… Continue reading Elianne Andam death: Thousands gather at vigil to remember 15-year-old

A teenage suspect in the murder of Brianna Ghey has pleaded not guilty. The 16-year-old girl from Birchwood, Warrington was found with fatal stab wounds in Culcheth Linear Park on February 11th. Two 16-year-olds, one male and one female, were charged with her murder and are currently on trial. One of the defendants pleaded not… Continue reading Brianna Ghey: Second teenager denies murdering 16-year-old

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The UK Prime Minister has come under fire after announcing the cancellation of the HS2 high-speed rail line connecting Birmingham to Manchester at the Conservative Party Conference. Rishi Sunak told attendees that the project was no longer viable and that he would instead be investing in transport projects across the country. Plans for a new… Continue reading The facts have changed, says Rishi Sunak, as he scraps HS2 leg