Category: UK News

Renowned photographer Magnus Hastings has launched an “one-of-a-kind” exhibition in Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery called “Queen”. The exhibition features photographs taken of some of the biggest names from the international drag scene, including Jinkx Monsoon and Shea Coulee. What’s really drawing the crowds, however, is the back-alley images of local Liverpool drag queens commission specifically… Continue reading ‘My day in a Liverpool alley with 35 drag queens’

An injunction aimed at preventing protesters from disrupting the M25 has been extended by the High Court. National Highways obtained the order on Friday to target demonstrators taking action on the M25, its feeder roads, major Kent routes, and around the Port of Dover. Those blocking, endangering, or preventing traffic flow can face fines, asset… Continue reading M25: High court injunction bans protesters from disrupting motorway

Three children, who have been identified as Nakash Malik, Aayat Malik and Muhammad Hanan Malik, died in a conflagration in East London. The parents of the deceased claimed that their children were a blessing and that their memories would be treasured. They expressed their love for them in words and prayed that they may rest… Continue reading East Ham house fire: Children who died in blaze named

Retail giant John Lewis has been given the green light to build its first ever block of flats in a glowing milestone for the company. Bromley Council has approved the plans for the development of 353 rental flats above an existing Waitrose shop in London, paving the way for further developments across the UK. Critics… Continue reading John Lewis gets planning permission to build homes in Bromley

A couple from Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, are currently stuck in Spain after their baby was born three months prematurely while they were on their babymoon in Tenerife. Alis Lloyd unexpectedly went into labour and gave birth to George at the University Hospital of the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. Although George is in a stable condition, the… Continue reading Llanelli couple's baby born prematurely on Spain holiday

An officer from Greater Manchester Police is under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct for assault following an incident at Manchester Airport. The attack, which saw a man kicked and stamped on, was captured on video and widely shared on social media, leading to the suspension of the officer by the force on… Continue reading Manchester Airport kick video: PC to face criminal investigation

A jury at Winchester Crown Court has found alternative healer, Hongchi Xiao, guilty of gross negligence manslaughter following the death of 71-year-old Danielle Carr-Gomm in 2016. Xiao, 61, of Cloudbreak in California, had promoted slapping therapy as a “cure” for diabetes at a retreat in Wiltshire, where Carr-Gomm died from complications related to the condition.… Continue reading Slapping therapist Hongchi Xiao guilty of manslaughter

A police officer with the Metropolitan Police in London has pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct in public office after allegedly stealing £115 from a dead man’s wallet following his sudden death. 51-year-old Craig Carter was responsible for gathering evidence related to the death of Italian filmmaker and actor Claudio Gaetani, who collapsed and… Continue reading Met Police officer admits stealing from dead man in the street

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The family of a man who was kicked in the head by police at Manchester Airport has appealed for calm among all communities, according to Rochdale MP Paul Waugh. The family wanted to emphasise they had no political agenda and did not support political violence. Footage of the incident showed a Greater Manchester Police firearms officer kicking… Continue reading Manchester Airport: Family of man kicked by police appeal for calm in Rochdale community