Tag: UK News

King Charles of the United Kingdom recently attended a reception in London where he showcased his Samoan dance skills ahead of his upcoming trip to Samoa later this month. The King and Queen invited guests from various Commonwealth nations, one of whom was former rugby player Freddie Tuilagi. Tuilagi was so impressed with King Charles’… Continue reading 'He's got the moves' – King tries Samoan dance

In Sheffield, an inquest has revealed that there were long delays in treatment for a man who killed both of his parents during a psychotic episode. James Andrews, who was also known as Duncan, killed Mary and Bryan Andrews in their home in Totley in Sheffield in November 2022. The coroner Tanyka Rawden was told… Continue reading Man who killed parents denied referral to specialist service

Jamie Stevenson, also known as the “Iceman”, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in an international cocaine smuggling plot and the setup of a drugs factory in England. Stevenson and his gang hid nearly a tonne of cocaine worth an estimated £100m in a shipment of bananas, ready to flood… Continue reading How a top-level gangster was brought down by boxes of bananas

Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has paid back £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality that he received after backlash from the public. These gifts included six Taylor Swift tickets, four tickets to the races, and a clothing rental agreement for his wife Lady Victoria Starmer. Other ministers have also been criticized… Continue reading Starmer repays more than £6,000 in gifts after donations row

During an investiture at Windsor Castle, the Princess of Wales met with Liz Hatton, a 16-year-old girl who suffers from an aggressive form of cancer. Despite completing chemotherapy, the Princess has yet to be declared cancer-free. The Princess invited Liz, who was also selected to take photographs of the event, to meet with her and… Continue reading Kate hugs young girl with cancer at Windsor Castle

Alford Gardner, one of the last surviving Windrush pioneers, has passed away at the age of 98. The Jamaica-born veteran served as a motoring mechanic in the RAF during World War Two while stationed in North Yorkshire. After the war, Gardner returned to Britain in 1948 aboard the famous HMT Empire Windrush and settled in… Continue reading Leeds Windrush pioneer Alford Gardner dies aged 98

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The trial for the murder of Chris Kaba has begun at the Old Bailey in London. Martyn Blake, a Metropolitan Police marksman, is charged with fatally shooting the 24-year-old in September 2022. Prosecutors allege that Blake used lethal force without reasonable justification. The defendant denies the charge. Kaba was sitting in the driver’s seat of… Continue reading Chris Kaba: Anger possible factor in Met Police shooting – court

Lord Alli, a Labour peer and donor, is under investigation by the House of Lords standards watchdog for allegedly failing to register his interests in accordance with parliamentary conduct. While the details of the complaint have not been released, Parliament’s website confirms that Lord Alli is being investigated for potential breaches of rules concerning “openness… Continue reading Labour peer Lord Alli investigated by standards watchdog

Four Conservative Party leadership candidates have outlined their plans to reform the party following its loss in the general election earlier this year. Speaking at the party’s conference in Birmingham, Kemi Badenoch, Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly, and Tom Tugendhat aimed to sway party members to vote for them in the upcoming contest. Cleverly suggested that… Continue reading Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again