Tag: UK News

A black woman, Kemi Badenoch, has been elected as the first leader of a major UK political party, the Conservative Party. Several newspapers had this as their main headline on Sunday, with the Sunday Telegraph quoting her as saying it was time for a fresh start. The Observer focused on a financial challenge from the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Labour challenges Badenoch' and 'Lopez backs Harris'

David Gilliver, a Scottish photographer, has been shortlisted for this year’s British Photography Awards in the best low light photograph category. Gilliver has been pioneering light painting techniques for over 15 years, creating colourful and imaginative images for his portfolio. One of his most recent pieces, “Where Rainbows Sleep”, features a rainbow-coloured trail of light… Continue reading Photographer David Gilliver uses 'light sabre' to create magical photos

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Public contracts with schools, the NHS and the armed forces have generated millions of pounds in income for the private estates of Prince William and King Charles, according to an investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches and the Sunday Times newspaper. The deals made with the Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster over the past year have… Continue reading Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'

Fetching a chance to meet an A-lister could be a dream come true for many, and for a UK-based artist, it was nothing less than a surreal experience. Wilf Elliott, a 21-year-old from Essex, delivered two charcoal drawings of Tom Cruise to the actor himself, and he still cannot believe his luck. Wilf has previously… Continue reading 'I drew Tom Cruise and he asked to meet me' – Essex artist

Meet Vimal Yoganathan, the first Tamil footballer to play professionally in England. He is just one of a handful of players from a South Asian background employed in the top four leagues. Despite facing challenges, like being the only Tamil player in academy matches, Vimal hopes to inspire younger players coming through, especially Tamil people.… Continue reading England's first Tamil footballer Vimal Yoganathan aims to inspire

Russell Brand, comedian and actor, is being investigated by detectives over allegations of historical sex offences. Evidence has been compiled and sent to prosecutors who will decide whether to bring charges against Brand. Police have interviewed Brand three times since September 2023, following an investigation by Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4’s Dispatches. The… Continue reading Russell Brand: Met Police send CPS file to consider charges

Following a highly contested race, Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the new leader of the Conservative Party, succeeding Rishi Sunak. The North West Essex MP prevailed over her opponent Robert Jenrick in the final round of voting by Conservative Party members. In accepting the results, Badenoch took time to thank her husband, as well as… Continue reading Badenoch says leading Tory party 'the most enormous honour'

Janey Godley, the Glaswegian pub landlady who died at 63, used her pain and tragedy to fuel her successful comedy career. Born Jane Godley Currie in 1961, she was the youngest of four children. Her parents were both addicts, and she was sexually abused by an uncle. In 1982, her mother was found dead in… Continue reading Janey Godley obituary: Turning tragedy into comedy

In a string of cyber attacks against several United Kingdom (UK) local authorities, Portsmouth City Council is the latest to be hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The anonymous hacker group calling itself NoName057(16) has claimed responsibility for the cyber attacks affecting the cities of Salford and Middlesbrough among other locations, suggesting that this… Continue reading Portsmouth City Council among UK authorities hit by cyber attack