Tag: UK News

The family of a woman who was killed in Manchester has paid tribute to her, describing her as “beautiful inside and out”. Charlene Mills, 43, died on Saturday after police were called to a report over “concerns for welfare” in Gorton. A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of her murder. Ms Mills’ family described… Continue reading Alleged murder victim was 'beautiful inside and out'

The leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Andrew RT Davies, has criticised the Welsh government for implementing a “blanket” 20mph speed limit across the country, calling it an “extreme ideology.” Speaking at his party’s conference in Manchester, Davies accused the Welsh Labour government of ignoring the 450,000 individuals who signed a petition against the new speed… Continue reading 20mph: Andrew RT Davies blasts speed limit as 'extreme ideology'

Nottingham Forest’s upcoming game against Brentford in the Premier League will not have Darren England as the fourth official after he made a mistake as video assistant referee during Liverpool’s defeat to Tottenham. England was unable to overturn an incorrect decision on the pitch that disallowed a Luis Diaz goal for offside that helped Tottenham… Continue reading PGMOL replaces official England after Liverpool error

Liverpool-born actor Jake Abraham has passed away at the age of 56. Abraham was known for his role in the film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. He appeared in the 1991 Channel 4 series GBH, and films Mean Machine and Formula 51, among others. Abraham was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year and… Continue reading Jake Abraham: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor dies aged 56

Katherine Ryan, the comedian, revealed on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs that she was faced with a difficult decision of whether or not to appear on television with a dangerous fellow comic, whom she accused of sexual assault. Although she did not name him, she stated that everyone in the industry is aware of… Continue reading Katherine Ryan: Difficult choice to work with dangerous comic

The National Trust has removed a sapling planted near Hadrian’s Wall by Kieran Chapman, a man devastated at the news that the famed Sycamore Gap tree had been deliberately felled. The Trust cited the site’s Unesco World Heritage status as the reason for removing the replacement, even though several other saplings are already growing in the… Continue reading Sapling at Sycamore Gap removed by National Trust

A service was held in Croydon’s The Queen’s Gardens park to remember the 15-year-old girl, Elianne Andam, who was murdered at a bus stop on 27th September. The service was attended by faith leaders, police, councillors and community members. Around 350 people gathered to pay respects to Elianne, who was described by the Bishop of… Continue reading Croydon: Community remembers 'amazing' Elianne Andam

The family of Jessica Baker, the 15-year-old student who died when a school bus overturned on the M53 in Wirral, has described her as being “warm-hearted and wonderful.” Alongside the driver of the bus, Stephen Shrimpton, who also lost his life, Jessica lost her life on Friday when the vehicle hit a reservation. Jessica was… Continue reading M53 bus crash student was warm-hearted and wonderful, family says

HS2, the high-speed rail link between London and Birmingham, has faced doubts over its second leg from Birmingham to Manchester, with rising costs leading to speculation that the project may be scaled back. Despite pressure from Labour and some Tory MPs, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has refused to confirm whether the extension will go ahead.… Continue reading HS2: Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to Manchester link

Following reports that Bradley Lowery’s image was used as a taunt at a football game, fans have donated thousands of pounds to a charity set up in his memory. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency at Sunderland’s match against Sheffield Wednesday. Bradley was a six-year-old cancer patient and supporter of… Continue reading Sheffield Wednesday fans donate over Bradley Lowery 'mockery'