Tag: UK News

James Meehan, who was serving a life sentence for murder, has gone on the run from Magilligan prison in Londonderry for the third time. The Northern Ireland Prison Service has called on him to return to custody immediately. Meehan, 55, was convicted of the murder of Jim McFadden in Derry in 2007. Co-defendants Brenda Meehan… Continue reading Murder victim's family 'let down' after killer on the run again

The Gray family is appealing for the safe return of a Rolex watch that went missing after Kevin Gray, 61, collapsed and died at the London Stadium on 9 December. His son Jamie Gray, from Halstead, Essex, posted an appeal on social media, stating that the Submariner watch, valued at around £14,000 ($18,700), was sentimentally valuable rather… Continue reading Son appeals for lost Rolex watch after Dad dies at West Ham match

Passengers using Luton railway station have been promised lifts for almost two decades but have yet to receive them. The Bedfordshire station, which was named among England’s 10 worst stations in 2009, still lacks lifts, meaning that most passengers still have to climb flights of stairs to reach the platforms. As a wheelchair user, Karen… Continue reading Why has Luton station waited 18 years for lifts?

The UK’s inflation rate has risen for the second consecutive month, marking its quickest increase since March. According to official figures, the inflation rate jumped to 2.6% for the year up to November. The price of fuel and clothing were identified as driving factors behind the rise, while rising ticket prices for entertainment events were… Continue reading UK inflation rate rises for second month in a row

A multinational corporation, which owns Jaguar Land Rover, sacked an engineer after he raised safety concerns about electric cars it designed. Mechanical engineer Hazar Denli informed bosses at Tata Technologies that the Ford-owned VinFast car’s wheels could become misaligned, which could cause the vehicle to lose control. Blacklisted by his former employer, Mr Denli was… Continue reading JLR whistleblower sacked for publishing concerns about VinFast cars

Capital FM radio host Jordan North was rescued from the River Thames after jumping into the water to save a struggling dog near Hammersmith Bridge in west London on Monday at 5:05 pm GMT. The rescue team from Chiswick RNLI found North and the dog perched on a nearby float. Members of the public assisted… Continue reading Jordan North rescued from River Thames after saving dog

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced plans to purchase over 36,000 military homes from Annington Homes in a deal valued at £6bn. This move marks a reversal of the privatisation agreement, which was imposed on the MoD back in 1996. By purchasing these homes back, the MoD will no longer have to pay rent… Continue reading Ministry of Defence to buy back military homes in £6bn deal

The UK government’s decision to reject payouts for women affected by changes to the state pension age has sparked outrage, with campaigners accusing the government of betrayal, according to several national newspapers. Labour MPs are also said to be rebelling against the decision, describing it as one of the many historical injustices that stained society.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'We have been betrayed' and 'Musk ready to bankroll Farage'

Police officers were not prepared for the level of disorder that occurred in several parts of the UK following the Southport knife attacks, according to a report by a police watchdog. The review found that police intelligence had failed to predict the “rising tide of violent disorder” in the wake of the worst unrest in… Continue reading Southport: Watchdog says police unprepared for scale of riots

Survivors of strangulation and their advocates have hailed new guidance issued by the Sentencing Council on the sentencing of offenders. The guidelines are the first for judges in England and Wales on the types of sentences that should be imposed for those found guilty of strangulation or suffocation. The new recommendations include legal advice on the culpability… Continue reading Strangulation survivors welcome new Sentencing Council guidelines