Tag: UK News

Police in West Lothian have arrested three men in connection with serious and organised crime and drugs offences, following the seizure of cocaine worth £1m. A 54-year-old woman was also taken into custody in relation to the case but was later released pending further investigation. The arrest warrants were carried out on Thursday as part… Continue reading Three men charged after cocaine worth £1m seized in West Lothian

The UK is about to experience a cold snap, possibly with sleet and snow in some areas. Friday is expected to be a windy and cloudy day for Wales and England, with intermittent rain showers expected towards the southeast. A little sleet and snow can also be expected over high ground. On the other hand,… Continue reading UK weather: Snow and sleet forecast as cold snap continues

The British family of Eli Sharabi, an Israeli who was freed from Gaza over the weekend, have shared their mixed emotions over his release. Sharabi had been held hostage by Hamas for 16 months. During his captivity, Mr Sharabi’s British-born wife, Lianne, and two teenaged daughters, Noiya and Yahel, were found murdered in their home.… Continue reading Freed Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi's British family 'very emotional'

A mass was held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Handsworth to honor the life of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, who was killed in a stabbing incident at All Saints Catholic High School in Granville Road. Ahead of the church service, his parents, Caroline and Mark, paid tribute to their son and appealed for an end… Continue reading Harvey Willgoose: Service held for fatal school stabbing victim

Ivy Hart, a woman of remarkable age at 105, confidently stated that singing has been the key to her youthful outlook on life. She even dreams of performing a concert for her fellow care home residents in Belong Crewe one day. Despite her love for music, Hart has frequently voiced criticism of some of the… Continue reading Crewe woman, 105, says music is key to a long life

Anthony Pierce, a former bishop of Swansea and Brecon, has admitted to five indecent assaults on a male child under the age of 16 when he was a parish priest in West Cross, Swansea from 1985 to 1990. The Church in Wales said in a statement that the allegations of his crimes emerged in 2023… Continue reading Former Swansea and Brecon bishop admits indecent assault on child

Scotiacon is Scotland’s largest furry convention. Fennick Firefox, a man who dresses up as a cartoon fox, uses his furry alter-ego to escape his everyday struggles. The act of putting on a fur suit allows him to let go and enjoy the moment. Fennick is just one of many people who attended the convention, which… Continue reading 'Being a furry is like wearing a superhero cape'

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has issued an apology to Elizabeth Hudson, a woman who was previously abused by her ex-partner, after an administrative error resulted in her believing that her attacker would be released early from prison. Martin Underwood had assaulted Ms. Hudson in their home in Barnsley and subsequently attacked another victim while… Continue reading Ministry of Justice apologises for prisoner early release letter

Ahead of their match in the Men’s Six Nations, Italy and Wales are preparing for what could be a pivotal showdown. Both teams have much to prove, with Wales in the grip of their worst losing run and potentially looking to drop to the lowest place in the world rankings. Meanwhile, Italy are on a… Continue reading Six Nations: Italy and Wales battle in Rome for respect

The decision by the UK government to lift tariffs on Chinese e-bikes has been criticised as detrimental to British manufacturing. The move, which came into effect on Friday, has been welcomed by the Trade Remedies Authority as an opportunity for consumers to save £200 and decrease the cost of Chinese imports. However, British e-bike businesses… Continue reading Cheap China e-bikes 'kick in teeth' for UK firms