Category: UK News

Childhood buddies tragically lost their lives in a fatal quad bike crash while on vacation, a recent inquest revealed. Cory Dove and Matthew Steward, both 26 years old, were in Fethiye, Turkey when they sustained fatal “multiple traumatic injuries” on May 13. With both friends hailing from Harwich, they passed away on the spot after… Continue reading Harwich friends died in Turkey quad bike crash, inquest hears

Following the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, there are still numerous customers left without broadband, with one individual describing the situation as a “complete disaster from beginning to end”. Davy Uprichard, a customer of broadband company Fibrus, remains one of approximately 1,500 customers who have yet to be reconnected after the storm’s damage over three weeks… Continue reading Fibrus broadband service after storm damage a 'complete disaster'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The UK leader has expressed willingness to deploy UK troops in Ukraine under the condition of a lasting peace deal with the support of a US guarantee. This move comes amid peace talks between… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Test of strength' for Starmer over Ukraine war

The Scottish government has initiated the early release of up to 390 prisoners as part of an effort to alleviate overcrowding in prisons. Legislation was passed last year allowing eligible inmates serving sentences of less than four years to be freed after serving 40% of their term, rather than the previously required 50%. The release… Continue reading Early release of hundreds of prisoners to begin in Scotland

A warning has been issued by a dentist who expressed concerns about the future of NHS dental services, suggesting that there may be a complete absence of NHS dentists within two years. Dr. Harj Singrao, who operates a practice in Newbridge, Caerphilly, highlighted the challenges he faces due to what he described as constrictive NHS… Continue reading 'NHS dentists might disappear in two years'

In a significant development, Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ efforts to intervene in a high-profile case regarding contentious car loans have been thwarted by the UK’s highest court. Scheduled for April, the Supreme Court will make a crucial ruling on whether lenders were required to explicitly disclose the commission they earned from selling car loans to customers.… Continue reading Chancellor Rachel Reeves' intervention in car loans case rejected

The investigation into the disappearance of a 54-year-old woman has led to the arrest of two more individuals. A 47-year-old man, Karl Hutchings, has been charged with the murder of Julie Buckley from Christchurch, Cambridgeshire. Hutchings appeared before magistrates in Peterborough and is scheduled to appear at Cambridge Crown Court on Wednesday. Additionally, a 49-year-old… Continue reading More arrests after Christchurch man charged with murder of woman

A high-end London hotel known for being a popular spot among celebrities experienced a destructive fire, caused by a pizza oven. The Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone, set to host a post-Bafta Film Awards party, was significantly damaged by the fire on February 14. The flames traveled through the establishment via ducting, affecting various floors of… Continue reading Pizza oven caused fire at luxury London hotel Chiltern Firehouse

In a tragic incident during a holiday in Spain, 43-year-old Michael Parker, who had Down’s syndrome, passed away after his carer inadvertently landed on him while jumping into a swimming pool. Michael was on vacation with residents and staff members from The Grange care home in Bookham, Surrey, where he resided when the unfortunate event… Continue reading Man with Down's syndrome died after carer 'landed on him' in pool

BBC News reporter George King covered the case of murderer Logan Burnett, who was sentenced to life in prison for killing his ex-partner Courtney Mitchell. Burnett, 27, will spend a minimum of 23 years and 173 days behind bars for the brutal attack that took place on Burrell Road in Ipswich, just days before Mitchell’s… Continue reading 'Monster' jailed for murdering mother-of-three in Ipswich