Tag: UK News

A man who opened fire at mourners attending a funeral has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 24 years. Meshaq Berryman fired four shots from a stolen car in the Handsworth area of Birmingham in February 2023, injuring three men and seriously affecting a young girl. During sentencing, the judge called… Continue reading Man jailed over Handsworth drive-by shooting at wake

Campaigner Keira Bell and two unnamed parents have threatened Health Secretary Wes Streeting with legal action unless he bans the sale of cross-sex hormones such as testosterone to children under 18 in the private sector. In December last year, Streeting announced that he would be banning puberty-suppressing drugs for gender dysphoria indefinitely. Lawyers acting on behalf… Continue reading Campaigner launches bid to ban cross-sex hormones for under-18s

A teenager on trial for stabbing two teachers and a pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, Carmarthenshire, admitted to taking a knife to school every day, a court has heard. The 14-year-old faces charges of attempted murder related to the attack that occurred in April of last year. Fiona Elias, a teacher, teaching assistant Liz Hopkin,… Continue reading Ammanford school stabbing: Girl took knife in every day, court hears

A man in his 70s was shot several times in his arms and legs by a group of masked men in Coleraine. Police confirmed that a complaint had been received of a shooting incident at Ballygallin Park, Ballysally, at around 19:50 GMT on Thursday. Officials said that numerous men, who had worn balaclavas, had entered… Continue reading Coleraine: Man in his 70s shot five times by masked men

UK drill artist, Rhys Herbert, known professionally as Digga D, has been sentenced to three years and 11 months in jail for the importation and supply of 99lbs (45kg) of cannabis. The 24-year-old was taken into custody on 21 February 2024, while broadcasting on Instagram from his house near Lincoln. Herbert pleaded guilty in May… Continue reading UK Drill rapper Digga D jailed for supplying cannabis

Sonia Fowler, played by actress Natalie Cassidy, will be leaving EastEnders after more than three decades on the show. In a statement, Cassidy expressed her emotions, stating that while she is “extremely sad,” she is also excited to move on. The BBC has noted that Cassidy’s final scenes will air around the soap’s 40th anniversary… Continue reading Natalie Cassidy to leave EastEnders, three decades after first appearance as Sonia Fowler

The much-awaited premiere of Gladiator II took place in London and was attended by some of the biggest names in the film industry. The red carpet event saw several stars including Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal walk down the aisle ahead of King Charles, who graced the occasion with his regal presence. The… Continue reading Is Bridget Jones' Darcy based on Keir Starmer?

Two sisters who had been missing since 7 January in Aberdeen have been found dead. Henrietta and Eliza Huszti, 32, had been last sighted on the River Dee, with body of a person being recovered from the water by police around the Queen Elizabeth Bridge at approximately 07:55. A police boat and coastguard teams had… Continue reading Huszti sisters: Body found in Aberdeen search for missing women

A recent legal appeal has revealed the names of three judges who presided over Family Court hearings related to Sara Sharif, a young girl who suffered horrific abuse at the hands of her father and stepmother before being murdered in 2023. Father Urfan Sharif and stepmother Beinash Batool were convicted of her murder and are… Continue reading Sara Sharif family court judges named after appeal

As of February, the price of a draught pint will decrease by 1p due to a reduction in alcohol duty. This 1.7% tax decrease was the first alcohol duty cut in a decade and applies exclusively to the production of draught alcohol. However, some critics of the policy argue that this relief won’t necessarily translate… Continue reading Draught pints to cost 1p less after alcohol duty cut