Category: UK News

A tragic house fire in East London has claimed the lives of two children, according to a statement from the London Fire Brigade (LFB). The blaze began early on Saturday morning, spreading throughout the ground and first floors of a terraced property on Napier Road in East Ham. Five people were hospitalized due to the… Continue reading East Ham: Second child dies in house fire

Thousands of music lovers gathered at Scotland’s TRNSMT festival to enjoy performances from dozens of artists over the weekend. Friday’s crowd numbered around 50,000 and enjoyed Liam Gallagher headlining the night, while Garbage, Sugarbabes and even Scottish group, Travis, who played a secret set, entertained the crowd on Saturday. Rick Astley gave festival goers plenty… Continue reading In pictures: Thousands flock to second day of TRNSMT music festival

Henry ‘Harry’ Gleeson, a man who was wrongly convicted and executed for the murder of Moll McCarthy, has finally been brought home 83 years after his death. Harry’s family spent years trying to clear his name and in 2015, he became the first person to receive a posthumous pardon from the Irish government. The body… Continue reading Harry Gleeson: A pardoned man finally laid to rest

Will Ospreay, a professional wrestler, reflected on his struggles with dyslexia and ADHD and how he used these “failures” to his advantage as he prepared to headline this year’s All Elite Wrestling (AEW) event at Wembley Stadium. Ospreay, who is the US brand’s international champion, is proud to represent Essex and showcase his skills as… Continue reading Will Ospreay to headline All Elite Wrestling Wembley's fight event

Rachel Reeves, the current Chancellor, has a passion for chess with her favourite move being the Sicilian Defence. Growing up, Reeves competed against privately-educated boys around the country and won as the only state school-educated girl. As a junior chess champion, she utilized her favourite move, which opens up the board for later in the… Continue reading Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made her opening gambit. What's her long game?

A 12-year-old Asiatic black bear, named Yampil, who was rescued from the war-torn area of Donetsk province in eastern Ukraine, has died following an anaesthetic procedure. The bear had been rehomed at the Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder, West Lothian in January. The zoo staff said that they were “utterly devastated” by Yampil’s death.… Continue reading Bear rescued from Ukraine dies in West Lothian zoo

Barbora Krejcikova has secured her second Grand Slam singles title by defeating Jasmine Paolini in a thrilling final at Wimbledon. With a 6-2 2-6 6-4 victory, Krejcikova reflected upon her late friend and coach Jana Novotna, who achieved the same victory in 1998, but tragically died of ovarian cancer in 2017. Krejcikova shared a warm… Continue reading Wimbledon results 2024: Barbora Krecjikova beats Jasmine Paolini in women's final

Human remains that were found in suitcases at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol and at a flat in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, have been identified as belonging to two men. Following the discovery, a man was arrested on suspicion of murder and detained by Avon and Somerset armed officers at Temple Meads Station in… Continue reading Clifton Suspension Bridge: Murder arrest after human remains found in Bristol and London

Ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2024 final between England and Spain in Germany, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed his support for the English team, stating “we are all behind you”. Sir Keir highlighted the pride the players should feel in their achievements thus far, and encouraged them to take strength from the millions of fans… Continue reading 'We are all behind you' Keir Starmer tells England ahead of final

The 900-year-old tradition of the Dunmow Flitch Trials took place over the weekend, with happily married couples vying for a side of bacon by proving their love is still true. The event, which is held every four years in the village of Great Dunmow in Essex, requires couples to prove in a mock courtroom that… Continue reading Dunmow Flitch Trials test wedded bliss in bacon-based love-in