Category: UK News

Lead singer Caleb Followill of Kings of Leon is facing a setback after breaking a bone in his heel in what he describes as a “freak” accident. As a result, the band has made the difficult decision to cancel all upcoming UK and European shows. This includes performances at Cardiff’s Blackweir Fields and a headline… Continue reading Kings of Leon cancel UK dates after 'freak' accident

The former head of NHS Test and Trace, Baroness Dido Harding, revealed during the Covid inquiry that she believed more financial support for self-isolation could have prevented further infections and deaths in the UK. Harding expressed her frustrations at the response she received from then chancellor Rishi Sunak when she pushed for increased financial aid.… Continue reading Cash to self-isolate would have saved lives, Covid inquiry told

A teenager, Cole Cooper, has been missing for three weeks, and police in Scotland are expressing growing concerns about his whereabouts. Cole was last seen on May 7th in Longcroft, Falkirk, near his village of Banknock. Chief Inspector Alex Hatrick stated that there is no evidence to suggest that Cole has come to any harm… Continue reading Cole Cooper: Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing teenager

After a car ploughed into football fans during Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade, police have been given additional time to question a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The incident occurred on Water Street in the city centre, and a total of 79 casualties were identified, with seven people still in hospital receiving treatment.… Continue reading Liverpool parade: Police get more time to question suspect

Sectarian intimidation in some families in north Belfast has prompted a strong response from First Minister Michelle O’Neill, who has called for the “full force of the law” to be applied to those responsible. Recent attacks on homes in a mixed housing scheme in the area have forced some residents to consider leaving their homes.… Continue reading Belfast: NI leaders condemn sectarian attacks on homes

Jacob Morris, a political reporter for BBC Wales News, reported that First Minister Eluned Morgan is urging Sir Keir Starmer to eliminate the two-child benefit cap. Morgan expressed deep concern regarding child poverty, labeling the policy, which was introduced by the Conservative UK government in 2017, as “damaging.” The policy currently restricts families from claiming… Continue reading First Minister Eluned Morgan calls for two-child benefit cap to end

An alleged stabbing incident in Gloucester has resulted in four individuals being hospitalized, leading to the closure of various roads in the area. Gloucestershire Police responded to reports of three people being stabbed at a property on Bedford Street around 07:40 BST. One of the individuals sustained “life-threatening” injuries, while the other two suffered non-life-threatening… Continue reading Stabbing in Gloucester city centre leaves four people in hospital

A group of senior police and security leaders, which includes prominent figures from the Met Police and MI5, have expressed their reservations regarding the government’s proposal to release certain prisoners early. The concerns were outlined in a letter addressed to the Ministry of Justice before the recent announcement on sentencing changes. In their correspondence, these… Continue reading Senior police raise concern over early prisoner release plans

BBC Verify has analyzed footage of the incident involving a car crashing into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s Premier League celebration parade on Monday night. Authorities have reported numerous injuries, including four children. Merlyn Thomas from BBC Verify provides further details. The incident has caused alarm and concern among onlookers and authorities as the extent… Continue reading What eyewitness videos tell us about the Liverpool crash

Thames Water is facing a hefty fine of £122.7m for violating regulations regarding its sewage operations and dividend payments. This is the largest penalty ever imposed by the water regulator Ofwat. The fines stem from what Ofwat described as its “biggest and most complex investigation” into Thames Water’s activities. Despite this significant penalty, a spokesperson… Continue reading Thames Water fined £122.7m in biggest ever penalty