Category: UK News

Portsmouth City Council among UK authorities hit by cyber attack

In a string of cyber attacks against several United Kingdom (UK) local authorities, Portsmouth City Council is the latest to be hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The anonymous hacker group calling itself NoName057(16) has claimed responsibility for the cyber attacks affecting the cities of Salford and Middlesbrough among other locations, suggesting that this… Continue reading Portsmouth City Council among UK authorities hit by cyber attack

Girl, 10, dies after being bitten by family dog

An unfortunate incident involving a family dog in North Yorkshire has resulted in the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl. Police were alerted by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service about a dog bite that occurred at the family’s home in the Malton area on Friday at around 4:15pm GMT. Despite the prompt arrival of medical professionals… Continue reading Girl, 10, dies after being bitten by family dog

Prince Andrew's funding cut off by King Charles, claims book

The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, has reportedly been cut off financially by his brother, King Charles, according to a new biography of the King by royal author Robert Hardman. The decision means that the King will no longer pay for Prince Andrew’s security at his home, Royal Lodge, or provide him with a personal… Continue reading Prince Andrew's funding cut off by King Charles, claims book

Key moments of comedian Janey Godley's career

Janey Godley, a Scottish comedian who gained popularity for her dubbed videos of Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid briefings during the pandemic, has passed away at the age of 63. In November 2021, Godley announced that she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which she was cleared of in 2022. However, a subsequent scan discovered that signs of… Continue reading Key moments of comedian Janey Godley's career

Silent Witness creator says diagnosis of terminal illness has been 'a shock'

Nigel McCrery, the creator of BBC crime dramas Silent Witness and New Tricks, has revealed he has a terminal illness in his first public comments on the matter. Speaking to the BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live programme, the 71-year-old said he had been given the news three weeks ago. “It comes as quite a shock,”… Continue reading Silent Witness creator says diagnosis of terminal illness has been 'a shock'

Kemi Badenoch vows to renew Tory party after leadership win

Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, following a closely contested race with fellow right winger Robert Jenrick. Taking over from Rishi Sunak, who led the Conservatives to their worst ever election defeat in July, Badenoch vowed to “renew” the party in her victory speech. Born in Nigeria,… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch vows to renew Tory party after leadership win

Jean Charles de Menezes: Officer speaks out over 2005 shooting

The shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, a man who was wrongly suspected of being a terrorist and killed by a senior firearms officer almost two decades ago, is to be featured in a new documentary. The police marksman responsible for his death will speak out publicly for the first time on the Channel 4… Continue reading Jean Charles de Menezes: Officer speaks out over 2005 shooting