Tag: UK News

John Cruickshank, the last surviving recipient of the Victoria Cross from World War Two in Britain, has passed away at the age of 105. Hailing from Aberdeen, he was awarded the prestigious honour for his courageous actions during an attack on a German U-Boat while piloting a Catalina flying boat in June 1944. Of the… Continue reading Aberdeen man who was last surviving WW2 Victoria Cross recipient dies aged 105

At 97 years old, Grace Chambers has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming Europe’s oldest Parkrunner to complete 250 runs. Her most recent 5k run took place at Ormeau Park in south Belfast. Just four weeks prior, Grace had a stent fitted, but that didn’t deter her from participating in the run on Saturday. Remarkably,… Continue reading Parkrun record broken by 97-year-old Belfast runner

A plea has been made by a cross-party group of Members of Parliament to the government, urging them to take immediate action in bringing sick and injured children from Gaza to the UK for necessary medical treatment. In a letter addressed to senior ministers, 96 MPs emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the imminent… Continue reading MPs call on government to bring sick and injured Gaza children to UK

In the heart of Liverpool, the tragic story of 22-year-old Sam Rimmer’s untimely death continues to weigh heavily on his family. Three years ago, Sam fell victim to a fatal shooting that left his loved ones grappling with the overwhelming grief of losing a son and a brother. Despite the passage of time, the pain… Continue reading Sam Rimmer mum speaks of 'daily horror' since his unsolved murder

A rise in rural crime in Lancashire has left farmers living in fear of being targeted by organised crime gangs, including sheep rustlers and thieves breaking into farms. James Jackson, a farmer in Trawden, Lancashire, reported multiple break-ins at his farm, with burglars attempting to steal quad bikes valued at £12,000 each and sheep that… Continue reading Trawden: 'Our farms are under siege from criminal gangs'

In Essex, a Lamborghini driver named Fred McKennon was caught speeding at a staggering 140mph (225kmph) and has been temporarily banned from driving. The incident took place on the A120 dual carriageway at Takeley, near Stansted Airport, where officers conducting speed checks noticed the illegal tinted front windows on McKennon’s vehicle. As a result, his… Continue reading Ban for Colchester Lamborghini driver caught doing 140mph

Reporters Liz Rawlings and James Saville of BBC Newsnight have revealed that thousands of Afghans who were brought to safety in the UK have been affected by a data breach incident involving a Ministry of Defence (MoD) sub-contractor. The breach occurred at Inflite The Jet Centre, a company providing ground-handling services for flights at London… Continue reading Afghans resettled in UK affected by new MoD data breach

Labour MP Afzal Khan has stepped down as the UK’s trade envoy to Turkey after facing backlash for his recent trip to the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. This territory is not recognized by the UK government due to the presence of Turkish troops following the 1974 invasion. During his visit, Mr. Khan also… Continue reading UK trade envoy resigns over Northern Cyprus visit

The much-anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska has captured the attention of the Saturday papers, highlighting the high stakes involved in their meeting. The Daily Mail underscores Ukraine’s fate being influenced by the outcome, with Trump pushing for a swift ceasefire as the leaders prepare for extensive discussions lasting at least… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Ukraine's fate in their hands' and 'Praying for peace'

In Staffordshire, a two-minute silence was observed by the King and Queen to honor the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Veterans were present at the service, with some taking part in the ceremony by laying wreaths and delivering readings. VJ Day, also known as Victory over Japan Day, is commemorated annually on 15 August to… Continue reading Watch: Royals and veterans mark VJ Day 80 years on