Category: UK News

Stuart Hogg, the former captain of Scotland’s rugby union team, has been sentenced to a year-long community payback order after confessing to a domestic abuse charge against his estranged wife, Gillian. Hogg had previously been subject to a five-year non-harassment order as well as a £600 fine after contravening bail conditions. Appearing in Selkirk Sheriff Court, Hogg… Continue reading Rugby star Stuart Hogg given payback order for domestic abuse

On her 43rd birthday, the Prince of Wales shared a heartfelt message for his wife, Catherine, on social media. In his message, Prince William commended Catherine on her remarkable strength over the past year, stating that he and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, are so proud of her. The princess… Continue reading Kate’s 43rd birthday: William wishes “incredible wife” happy birthday

After a six-year stint as the host of BBC 6 Music’s breakfast show, Lauren Laverne has announced that she will be stepping down from the morning programme. Laverne, who also hosts Desert Island Discs on Radio 4, took time away from her role at the BBC last year to receive cancer treatment but gradually resumed… Continue reading Lauren Laverne to step down from 6 Music breakfast

The mother of a child who received a donated liver from a deceased teenager has spoken out about feeling guilty that somebody had to die to save her son. Claire’s son Leo received a transplant when he was just five months old after numerous unsuccessful attempts. She admits that knowing the liver had come from… Continue reading 'You feel guilty for wanting a donated organ' – Bristol mother

Sam and Jason, along with their five sons, have been living in temporary accommodation for a year following their eviction from their previous house. Although they have been placed in a three-bedroom house by the local council, they are one of over 1,100 families in Portsmouth waiting for a council home. Jason, a bus driver,… Continue reading We can't put Pokemon posters up – the families left in limbo by the housing crisis

An analysis conducted by BBC Verify has revealed that several local councils across England would need a five-fold increase in housing construction to meet the government’s housing targets. The challenge ahead for Labour, with its “milestone” of constructing 1.5 million new homes in England over five years is immense. In total, 16 local councils across… Continue reading New homes: Scale of building challenge revealed by BBC housing tracker

Former employees of the Harrods department store in London have told the BBC that many black staff would leave the shop floor before Mohamed Al Fayed toured the premises. Staff would be warned of his impending arrival by security guards, after which there would be a “beeline of certain people, certain races”, who would leave… Continue reading Clear racism at Al Fayed's Harrods, former staff tell BBC

The Scottish police are investigating the release of two lynx in the Drumguish area in the Highlands. The animals were spotted walking through the snow by members of the public. The Highland Wildlife Park, which is home to lynx, has been assisting police with the search. The Cairngorms National Park Authority has warned the public… Continue reading Police warning after two lynx illegally released in Highlands

nent=”caption-block”>The Daily Mirror also leads with the story of the 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to death on a bus in south-east London. The paper quotes the boy’s mother as saying he was “groomed by gangs…now he is dead”. The Mirror also reports on the LA wildfires, with a striking image of a firefighter battling… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Apocalypse' LA and 'Reeves faces extra tax rises'

As temperatures continue to drop across the UK, commuters have been warned about icy roads and the likely travel disruption that will result. The Met Office has issued fresh weather warnings which forecast snow, fog and ice across southern England, Wales, Northern Ireland and northern Scotland on Thursday. While it will be mainly dry elsewhere,… Continue reading UK weather: Commuters warned of icy roads and travel disruption