Category: UK News

The emergency legislation currently being rushed through Parliament seeks to enable the UK government to assert control over the Chinese-owned British Steel company. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds informed MPs that the next step likely involves the nationalization of the Scunthorpe plant, which employs approximately 2,700 individuals. The motivation behind this urgent move is to prevent… Continue reading UK seeks emergency powers to take over British Steel

A search is currently underway for a driver who struck a woman with a van on a golf course following a police pursuit. West Midlands Police shared that they are utilizing CCTV footage and accounts from witnesses in their efforts to locate the driver and two passengers involved in the incident. The collision on Aston… Continue reading Search for driver who hit woman on Little Aston golf course

The shutdown of the Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland presents a distinct situation from the circumstances at British Steel in Scunthorpe, as highlighted by Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds during discussions in Parliament. An emergency law has been proposed to prevent the closure of the Lincolnshire plant, emphasizing the critical nature of the scenario at hand.… Continue reading Grangemouth closure 'not comparable' to British Steel, MPs told

A long-standing record at the BBC motoring show Top Gear has been shattered by the anonymous racing driver The Stig. The Stig achieved the fastest lap around the show’s test track in Surrey, breaking a record that had stood for 20 years. Driving a McMurtry Speirling Pure VP1 electric track car, The Stig completed the… Continue reading Top Gear driver The Stig breaks 20-year-old lap record in Surrey

A severe wildfire alert covering the entirety of Scotland is currently in effect for the last day, with rain anticipated in certain regions on Sunday. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has stated that fire crews are still present at the sites of ongoing wildfires, and are urging the public to behave responsibly. On… Continue reading Extreme wildfire warning in final day with rain to come

Firefighters in Maghera, County Londonderry, are battling a gorse fire with the assistance of ten fire appliances and 33 firefighters on the Glenshane Road. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) revealed that its staff had already responded to 49 wildfires on Friday and were actively engaging in several other emergency incidents throughout the… Continue reading Firefighters tackling gorse fire in Maghera

Louis Howard, 35, tragically lost his life in Leicester after being fatally stabbed, leading to a 16-year-old boy being charged with murder. The incident occurred at a house in Oakdale Close, Braunstone Frith, with police responding to the call shortly after 22:40 BST on a Wednesday night. A post-mortem examination confirmed that Mr. Howard succumbed… Continue reading Boy, 16, in court charged with murder after stabbing

The mysterious death of a man found in a Birmingham canal continues to baffle authorities, as West Midlands Police are requesting the public’s help in identifying the deceased individual. The body was discovered between Rabone Lane and Bridge Street in Smethwick on November 30th, with no apparent injuries and no signs of foul play involved.… Continue reading Identity of body pulled from canal in Smethwick still unknown

The Boston Marathon is set to kick off this Sunday with over 2,000 participants gearing up to take part in the prestigious race. Known as one of the flattest marathons in the country, the 26-mile (42km) race will commence at 08:00 BST from Market Place. Runners will navigate through narrow country lanes and picturesque villages… Continue reading Thousands to run in Boston Marathon 2025 – the UK's flattest

The situation in West Sussex has seen a council face significant financial challenges as a result of a new town hall building being vacant for more than half of its office space. Crawley Borough Council’s The Create Building, located in The Boulevard, has remained unoccupied for over two years, with 55% of its office space… Continue reading Empty Crawley town hall offices cost council more than £1m