Category: UK News

The public inquiry into the allegations of abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital is nearing its conclusion, with hopes that patients and their families will finally receive the answers they deserve. Senior counsel to the inquiry, Sean Doran KC, emphasized the importance of providing closure to those affected by the troubling events that occurred at the… Continue reading Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry: 'Hope' for patients to get answers

Netflix is releasing a new drama titled Adolescence, which stars Stephen Graham and tells the story of a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a fellow pupil. In addition to this highly anticipated release, American TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney is publishing a new book called Paper Doll, showcasing her gender transition journey. The third season of… Continue reading Dylan Mulvaney's tell-all book and Netflix thriller Adolescence: What's coming out this week?

A recent development has seen a British diplomat and the spouse of another diplomat being expelled from Russia, as confirmed by the country’s domestic security service. This move is believed to be a response to the UK expelling a Russian official in the previous month. The Foreign Office has not yet issued a statement regarding… Continue reading Two UK diplomats expelled from Russia for spying, state media reports

The largest lake in England, Windermere, is set to undergo a major clean-up operation, as promised by Environment Secretary Steve Reed. The government has expressed its commitment to improving the lake’s water quality under the Plan for Change initiative. Various sources of pollution, including wastewater from water companies, private sewage treatment, and land use, have… Continue reading Government pledges to clean up Windermere in Lake District

Born in Grantown-on-Spey in 1894, Bobby Cruickshank’s journey from a prisoner of war during World War One to becoming a golfing legend in America is a remarkable tale. Escaping the prisoner of war camp, he made his way to the United States to pursue his dream of golf. Despite winning over 20 tournaments and earning… Continue reading Bobby Cruickshank: The 'forgotten golfer' who was a sporting icon

A couple in Essex has been fined £1,500 after they discovered a migrant hiding in their motorhome. Adrian and Joanne Fenton found the person zipped inside the cover of a bike rack at their home in Heybridge, Essex, after returning from a trip to France. The Home Office issued the fine to the pair for… Continue reading Essex couple fined £1,500 after migrant hid on motorhome

The St Patrick’s Day celebrations at the White House always drew attention to the distinctiveness between Ireland’s north and south when former US President Donald Trump was in office. The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) was especially pleased with this recognition. However, with President Trump back in the Oval Office, it is expected that Northern Ireland… Continue reading St Patrick's in Washington 'not just a green jamboree'

King Charles is set to kick off the King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace today, leading up to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. This marks the 18th official Commonwealth Games relay and signifies 500 days until the games commence in July next year. The King will pass the baton to champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy,… Continue reading King to launch Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth baton relay

Josh Sandiford & George Scotland BBC News, West Midlands A man grieving the loss of his father claims he was compelled to pay £3,000 by Birmingham City Council for a Clean Air Zone fine incurred by his deceased father. Gary Davies expressed feeling like a “complete failure” after failing to persuade the local authority that… Continue reading Man forced to pay dead father's £3,000 Birmingham Clean Air Zone fines

Mark Carney, the former Bank of England boss, is set to take on a new challenge as Canada’s next prime minister amidst an ongoing trade war with the United States initiated by President Donald Trump. Carney, who previously served as the governor of the Bank of Canada, is known for his experience in handling global… Continue reading Who is Mark Carney, Canada's incoming prime minister?