Category: UK News

Brian Spencer, who became infamous for being hit by bricks during the Southport riot, has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison after admitting to charges of violent disorder and racially aggravated harassment. The viral video showed the 40-year-old being hit in the head and crotch by bricks thrown by other rioters… Continue reading Southport riots: Viral bricking video rioter jailed

As the final Christmas travel rush and last-minute shopping dash approaches, the UK is experiencing improving weather conditions. All weather warnings have now been lifted after a weekend of strong winds that caused flight cancellations and widespread rail delays. Despite this, the disruption has largely cleared and the picture regarding travel looks a lot more… Continue reading Christmas travel: Weather conditions improve across UK

Yesterday, tragedy struck in the Worsbrough area of Barnsley when a man and a toddler were hit by a car. The man, who was 56 years old, passed away at the scene while the one-year-old boy sustained life-threatening injuries and is currently in critical care in the hospital. The incident took place at approximately 11:40… Continue reading Barnsley crash leaves man dead and toddler critical

A woman whose trial for illegally aborting her baby collapsed due to inaccurate reporting by the BBC, has been sentenced to an 18-month community order. Sophie Harvey and her boyfriend Elliot Benham, both 25, had accepted that they had bought abortion pills online, but Harvey denied taking them. The couple stood trial at Gloucester Crown… Continue reading BBC apologises after criticism from illegal abortion trial judge

An investigation has been launched by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) after a light aircraft crashed near Fife Airport, killing the pilot. The incident occurred around 11:40 am near Kinglassie, with police saying that no one else was injured in the crash. The AAIB confirmed that a team of inspectors had travelled to the… Continue reading Pilot killed in light aircraft crash in field near Fife Airport

Negotiations between Mauritius and the UK over the future of the Chagos Islands may be foundering over the issue of the size of the financial compensation to be paid by the UK to Mauritius. Under the deal currently under discussion, based on an agreement signed in October, the UK would cede ownership of the islands… Continue reading Chagos Islands deal: Mauritius hints talks stuck over money

Rhys Herbert, better known by his stage name, Digga D, has been accused of conspiring to supply drugs in the UK. The drill artist was selling between 5kg and 60kg of cannabis on a commercial level, including to his friends in the music industry, according to prosecutors in a Lincoln Crown Court trial. Herbert had… Continue reading Digga D supplied cannabis to entourage, Lincoln Crown Court hears

The UK and Ukrainian forces are set to collaborate to refine the UK’s training of Ukrainian troops to enhance the country’s defense. Sir Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the matter during a phone call on Monday. The Prime Minister emphasized the significance of ensuring that Ukraine is in the strongest possible position… Continue reading Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky discuss UK training of Ukrainian forces

The King’s 2021 Christmas message will come from the Fitzrovia Chapel in central London, which was once the chapel of the Middlesex Hospital. The building has ties to healthcare, which is important as the King has been receiving cancer treatment this year. The ornately-decorated chapel is also used for exhibitions and community events for people… Continue reading King's Christmas message to come from former hospital chapel

Cadbury, the chocolate maker, has lost its place on the list of royal warrants for the first time in 170 years. The Birmingham-based company received its first warrant from Queen Victoria in 1854, but under King Charles, it has lost its title. Mondelez International, Cadbury’s US owners, said that it was disappointed to have lost… Continue reading Cadbury dropped from royal warrant list after 170 years