Category: UK News

Police are searching for those responsible for the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy on a bus in Woolwich, south-east London, with the investigation ongoing as of Wednesday. The victim died at the scene after being attacked on a 472 double-decker bus at roughly 2:30 pm on Tuesday. Woolwich Church Street remains cordoned off, and… Continue reading Woolwich stabbing: Police hunt killer of boy killed on London bus

William Butchart, a church minister from Ellon, Aberdeenshire, was diagnosed with autism after his two children were identified as autistic. As a child, Butchart had found certain social situations difficult, had struggled to make friends, and was often distressed by loud noises. However, he learned to suppress his autistic behaviours until his children’s diagnoses led… Continue reading 'I realised I had autism when my children were diagnosed'

Rolls-Royce is set to expand its factory and global headquarters in Goodwood to meet the growing demand for bespoke models. The luxury carmaker intends to invest over £300m in creating more highly tailor-made versions of its cars to meet the demands of its super-rich clientele. Rolls-Royce says this expansion plan will secure its future in… Continue reading Rolls-Royce to expand Goodwood HQ as demand for bespoke cars grows

The BBC has obtained a secret list containing the names of more than 300 individuals who publicly called for the legalisation of sex with children during the 1970s. The list belonged to an organisation called Paedophile Information Exchange (PIE), whose leaders attempted to align with feminist, anti-racist, and gay rights movements to further their cause.… Continue reading Men on 1970s pro-paedophile list could still work with children today

src=”https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/0b3c/live/5c9f3500-cd44-11ef-87df-d575b9a434a4.png.webp” alt=”The headline in the Sun reads: “Not seeing Redknapp”. “> The Sun reports that Harry Redknapp has been forced to pull out of the Australian version of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! because of the country’s strict Covid-19 rules. The former Spurs manager was due to travel to Australia to take… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Meta reins in fact-checking' and A&E 'flu crisis'

The UK music industry has reached a new milestone after figures revealed that fans spent more than ever before on recorded music in 2024, captivated by Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Billie Eilish’s new releases. Streaming subscriptions and vinyl sales have grown in popularity; consumers spent £2.4bn on recorded music over the last 12 months, overtaking… Continue reading Music sales hit a 20-year high, thanks to streaming and vinyl

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has expressed her deep sadness after her dog, Guy, died. Writing on Instagram, she said she had cried many tears over her companion, whom she had adopted from a Canadian animal rescue centre in 2015. The beagle had been at her side for major events such as the actress’s engagement… Continue reading Meghan 'devastated' after death of rescue dog

Hundreds of teachers are unable to finalise their divorces due to long delays in calculating the value of their pensions. For people, such as Amy Goldsmith and David Quinton, awaiting the cash equivalent transfer valuation (CETV), is a difficult process as they need to rely on the value of their pensions. CETV is essential for financial… Continue reading 'I can't get divorced as I can't get my pension valued'

Barry Can’t Swim, the pseudonym for Scottish producer and DJ Joshua Mainnie, has been named as one of the breakout names on the BBC’s Sound of 2025 list. With his colourful and woozy grooves, Mainnie has won over packed crowds from Glastonbury to Coachella and received Brit Award and Mercury Prize nominations in 2024. This… Continue reading Barry Can't Swim is a new dance music superstar

A new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has revealed impending cuts to school funding next year. Costs will outpace funding for schools in 2025-26, a scenario that would force head teachers to make difficult choices over how to allocate money. Schools may be unable to afford the government’s proposed pay increase for… Continue reading Rising costs force 'difficult choices' on schools