Category: UK News

On Saturday morning, PC Rosie Prior tragically died after being hit by an oncoming lorry. She was assisting with an earlier road accident that occurred on the A19 at Bagby, located near Thirsk. Two other individuals, including the driver of one of the vehicles, Ryan Welford, were also present when the lorry collided with them… Continue reading North Yorkshire: Police officer dies after collision near Thirsk

A man known as Billy McNicholl was found dead in his home on New Year’s Day. William McNicholl, 63, had suffered head injuries and a single stab wound. Suffolk Police have announced that a woman in her 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. Mr McNicholl was last seen on… Continue reading Woman arrested on suspicion of murdering man

Ilona Maher, a rugby player who shot to fame during the Paris Olympics, has been using her massive social media following to spread the message of body positivity. Maher has been vocal about her experience of being a high-profile woman in sports and has urged girls to be gentle and to love their bodies and… Continue reading Ilona Maher: Give your body grace, says rugby star

The Love Island franchise has returned with its All Stars spin-off series, featuring former contestants in the South African villa. Although a successful appearance on Love Island was once seen as a pathway to fame and fortune, the profitability of the influencer pathway may be dwindling. Social media influencer contestants are paid by brands to… Continue reading Love Island All Stars: Can reality stars still make money as influencers?

An auction of personal items and showbiz memorabilia from the Hertfordshire estate of Eric Morecambe, the late comedian, has sold for more than £200,000. An OBE medal awarded to Morecambe sold for £11,000 – £8,000 above its estimate – and a pair of his distinctive tortoiseshell glasses sold for £20,000. The auction also included letters… Continue reading Eric Morecambe's trademark glasses fetch £20,000 at estate auction

It was 25 years ago on 12 January 2000 that LGBT people were finally allowed to serve in the UK armed forces, ending a long-standing ban on their presence. Veteran campaigners have now secured another significant victory with the unveiling of a sculpture intended to commemorate those affected by the ban. Designed by Norfolk-based art… Continue reading LGBT Veterans on 25th anniversary of military ban being lifted

Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to remove Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq from her post, following allegations that her family embezzled up to £3.9bn ($5.3bn) from infrastructure spending in Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s new leader, Muhammad Yunus, also stated that Siddiq should apologise after reports emerged that she had lived in London… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch calls for Tulip Siddiq to be sacked

An 18-year-old man was found severely injured after he was stabbed on Bath Street, Portobello, on Friday evening, according to Police Scotland. The teenager is currently receiving treatment at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, where he is in a serious but stable condition. The police revealed they were trying to identify three men who were seen leaving… Continue reading Teenager stabbed during targeted street attack in Edinburgh

Aberdeen authorities extended their search for twin sisters, Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who were last seen in the wee hours of Tuesday. CCTV footage showed the sisters crossing over the Victoria Bridge on Market Street at 2:12 a.m. before turning onto a path next to the River Dee. Divers searched the river near the area,… Continue reading Eliza and Henrietta Huszti: Search for sisters widens to coast

A mother-of-four is urging people to be cautious when using candles after her home was destroyed by fire. Chloe Taylor, 25, explained that she was downstairs eating dinner when her fire alarms went off. By the time she ran upstairs, her entire bedroom was in flames. Ms Taylor’s bedroom was destroyed, and she now claims… Continue reading House fire begun by candle wrecks mum-of-four's Dinas Powys home