Category: UK News

The recent case involving the death of Kevin Clarke has come to a conclusion. Two police officers, PCs Danielle Barnes and Elizabeth McAleenan, who denied hearing Mr. Clarke say he could not breathe, have been cleared of gross misconduct. The officers were accused of failing to ensure the welfare of Mr. Clarke, a man with… Continue reading Met officers cleared of ignoring Kevin Clarke's 'I can't breathe'

Peter Towndrow, an elderly man from Cardiff, died after waiting over 14 hours for an ambulance that never appeared, his wife has revealed. Despite calling for an ambulance at 06:00 GMT on 5 December, Towndrow was not taken to the hospital until his son drove him there around 21:00. After being diagnosed with sepsis, Towndrow’s… Continue reading Ambulance waits: Man died of sepsis after 14-hour no-show

The legal battle between the Duke of Sussex and the Sun newspaper has finally come to an end. The publisher of the Sun newspaper has agreed to pay the Duke of Sussex “substantial damages” and issued an apology for the illegal activities carried out by its private investigators. NGN, the publisher of the Sun, confirmed… Continue reading Watch: The Prince Harry settlement explained… in 90 seconds

The journey of Axel Rudakubana to becoming a killer and whether it could have been prevented is under scrutiny after he carried out the brutal murders of three young girls. By the time he committed the crimes, he was already well known to the police, anti-extremism authorities, and other public agencies. Several opportunities were missed… Continue reading Axel Rudakubana: How was Southport killer allowed to fall through the cracks?

The government’s new Schools Bill is facing criticism, with Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch accusing ministers of “an act of vandalism” that will have negative effects on deprived children. Badenoch argued that the changes will cut pay for teachers in academies, close down routes into teaching, and block failing schools from automatically becoming academies. The bill… Continue reading Schools bill is an act of vandalism, says Kemi Badenoch

A man from Coventry received unnecessary chemotherapy for over 14 years, according to investigators at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). Attorneys representing the patient said this could just be “the tip of the iceberg.” The hospital has discovered that the man was instructed to take temozolomide, a drug that should be used… Continue reading Coventry patient underwent 14 years of chemotherapy he did not need

The UK government has mandated offshore energy companies to steer clear of using “noisy” explosives while disposing of unexploded bombs on the sea floor. This decision aims to safeguard vulnerable marine life from the harmful effects of explosive blasts used to clear the sea bed. There are still over 300,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance from… Continue reading Offshore wind firms told WWII bomb disposals must be 'quiet'

The West Midlands community is in mourning after a 12-year-old boy named Leo Ross was fatally stabbed in Birmingham. The attack took place on Tuesday afternoon and Leo was discovered near Scribers Lane in Hall Green, suffering from a stab wound to his stomach. Despite being rushed to hospital, Leo tragically passed away from his… Continue reading Boy, 12, killed in Hall Green stabbing was 'adored'

The far right is known for piggybacking on legitimate concerns, according to the former government minister Lee Waters. During a protest in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, in 2023, Waters alleges that vulnerable constituents were targeted to push a “race agenda.” This is a tactic that the far-right repeatedly uses to put themselves at the center of genuine… Continue reading Far right 'groomed' people during asylum protests, says ex-minister

Police in London are appealing for witnesses after a man, Ian Airlie, was found dead at his home in Greenwich, south-east London. The family of the 48-year old told the Metropolitan Police that Airlie had been pushed down an escalator at London’s Waterloo station weeks before his death. According to reports, a woman fell on the… Continue reading Waterloo: Man's death after 'push' down escalator prompts appeal