Tag: UK News

On Saturday, the City of London was bustling with thousands of spectators waiting to witness the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Show procession. This parade, which originates from the 13th century, featured remarkable performances that included approximately 7,000 individuals, along with 250 horses and 150 floats, which made their way from Guildhall to the destination of the… Continue reading Lord Mayor's Show: Crowds flock to the City for 696th procession

Four adults and a teenager from West Bromwich have been accused of murder and violent disorder in connection with the death of Matthew Adams, a 33-year-old father of two. Mr Adams suffered injuries when he was attacked at the Gough Arms pub in Jowetts Lane, West Bromwich, during March last year. He subsequently returned to… Continue reading Murder charges following attack in West Bromwich pub

For many, the beating heart of Essex can be found within the confines of the Sugar Hut nightclub in Brentwood. This celebrity hotspot, made famous by its appearances on The Only Way Is Essex, is now preparing to close its doors for good with a price tag of 3.85 million pounds for potential buyers. Sugar… Continue reading Sugar Hut: The TOWIE hotspot made famous by its celebrity guests

Authorities in Scotland have conducted a raid on a fishing vessel for alleged incidents related to modern slavery and labour exploitation. BBC Scotland News was on the scene to witness the operation, which took place at a port on the west coast of Scotland. Multiple local and national enforcement agencies were involved in the effort… Continue reading Watch as police target fishing boat over ‘modern slavery’ claim

Buckingham Palace has announced that the Queen will not be able to attend Remembrance events this weekend due to a chest infection. The Palace has said that Queen Camilla is “following doctors’ guidance to ensure a full recovery from a seasonal chest infection, and to protect others from any potential risk.” The 77-year-old Queen will… Continue reading Queen to miss Remembrance events after chest infection

Graduates in the UK have been advised to check whether they are entitled to a refund on their student loans, following the publication of figures indicating that almost £200m in overpayments were made last year. Save the Student stated that hundreds of thousands of people that were currently repaying loans were entitled to a share… Continue reading Student loans: Former university students urged to check for refunds

The story of World War Two veteran Percy Chafer and his cousin Fred Stredder is a tale of chance meetings, imprisonment, and resilience. After years of wondering what happened to his cousin during the war, Percy finally uncovered more details about Fred’s time as a prisoner of war thanks to records at The National Archives.… Continue reading Remembrance: 'I found my cousin in Cairo, then we went to war'

Former police sergeant Jez Daniels has called for an apology after being wrongly accused of shoplifting and subsequently banned from every Morrisons supermarket in the United Kingdom. Daniels believes he was “racially profiled” by staff who accused him of acting suspiciously while purchasing rosé wine and chocolates at a Morrisons store in Rogerstone, Newport. According… Continue reading Racial profiling: Black veteran's Morrisons ban over shoplifting allegations

The aftermath of a bus collision in the vicinity of a city center has resulted in a number of passengers being admitted to the hospital. According to the Greater Manchester Police (GMP), two Bee Network buses crashed on Rochdale Road near Livesey Street in Manchester, but fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. Pictures indicate debris… Continue reading Manchester passengers taken to hospital after two-bus crash

A vehicle carrying fireworks caught on fire and was destroyed in Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset on Friday evening. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service reported to the scene at approximately 9:50 p.m. local time. Luckily, no one was injured as a result of the fire. Due to the risk that the fireworks could pose, a… Continue reading Tarrant Keyneston: Fireworks destroy van after exploding in blaze