Tag: UK News

Former policeman jailed for Jedburgh car crash murder bid

A man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after he admitted trying to murder his ex-partner and her mother in a funeral home in Jedburgh, Scotland. William McBurnie drove his car through the front window of Zoe Turnbull’s office, months after she ended their relationship. McBurnie was appearing in court in Livingston for… Continue reading Former policeman jailed for Jedburgh car crash murder bid

Ukraine: Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky meeting in No 10

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited Downing Street to seek further European support for his country’s war effort against Russia. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pledged his “continued commitment and support” for Ukraine during their meeting and the Nato military alliance’s new head, Mark Rutte, also attended the talks. Zelensky said he would discuss details… Continue reading Ukraine: Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky meeting in No 10

Yung Filly: YouTuber charged over sexual assault in Australia

Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, a well-known British rapper and online personality, has been charged with several serious allegations, including rape, in Australia. Barrientos, who is popularly known as Yung Filly, has been associated with the YouTube collective Beta Squad and has hosted a number of shows for BBC Three. On Tuesday, he was arrested in… Continue reading Yung Filly: YouTuber charged over sexual assault in Australia

BBC Weather app forecasts hurricane force winds

BBC Weather is experiencing a data fault which is causing incorrect forecasts to be displayed. The issue is affecting both the website and the app. There are graphics displayed of estimated wind speeds that are far in excess of any genuine hurricane, specifically, speeds of 13,508mph in London and 5,293mph in Rome. Overnight temperatures are… Continue reading BBC Weather app forecasts hurricane force winds

Netflix bid to fit One Day plaque in Edinburgh condemned

Netflix’s request to install a plaque in Edinburgh commemorating their TV series One Day has faced criticism from a heritage watchdog. The streaming service wants to erect a plaque with a quote from the show at The Vennel, which features in one of the series’ key scenes. However, Terry Levinthal, director of the Cockburn Association,… Continue reading Netflix bid to fit One Day plaque in Edinburgh condemned

Renting with pets: Owner had to give up his dog to get a home

James Strauch, a 42-year-old maintenance manager and RNLI volunteer from Rhyl, was forced to make the tough decision to give up his beloved four-year-old labrador mastiff cross, Bruno, to avoid being homeless. James had failed 60 times to secure a home to rent that would accept pets, despite offering landlords a £1,000 deposit. Dogs Trust… Continue reading Renting with pets: Owner had to give up his dog to get a home

Mohamed Al Fayed: 65 more women tell BBC of abuse, stretching back to 1970s

New allegations have emerged that former Harrods owner, Mohamed Al Fayed, abused at least a further 65 women beyond those who came forward in a recent BBC documentary. The women, who were contacted by the network in the weeks since the programme aired, claim that they were subjected to a range of assault and harassment… Continue reading Mohamed Al Fayed: 65 more women tell BBC of abuse, stretching back to 1970s

Pharma giant GSK to pay $2.2 to settle Zantac lawsuits

Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) will pay up to $2.2bn to settle lawsuits in the US relating to its heartburn drug Zantac, which was withdrawn from sale after concerns it could cause cancer. The agreements with 10 law firms represent about 80,000 claimants – 93% of all cases. GSK will also pay $70m to settle a… Continue reading Pharma giant GSK to pay $2.2 to settle Zantac lawsuits