Tag: UK News

John Mayall, a British blues musician known for his influential band the Bluesbreakers that helped propel stars like Eric Clapton to fame, has died at the age of 90. Mayall passed away at his home in California surrounded by his family due to health issues that led to his retirement from touring. The statement on… Continue reading John Mayall: Pioneer of British blues dies aged 90

A family from Essex attending a funeral in Kent were among those caught up in Dart Charge account issues linked to a change in operator last year. Data obtained via a Freedom of Information request revealed an increase in crossing payments not made on time since the switchover last July, resulting in more than two… Continue reading Dart Charge fines increase a year after operator changes

Bentleys owned by the King will run on biofuel within the next year as part of a broader sustainability campaign, while plans are in place for official electric vehicles in the future. The Royal Household published annual accounts on Wednesday which detail a series of initiatives aimed at being more environmentally friendly. The funding that… Continue reading Royal finances: King Charles's Bentleys to go more green in 2025

A British soldier has been hospitalized for serious injuries after being stabbed in Kent. The soldier, who is in his 40s according to police, was attacked near his home while in uniform on Tuesday evening. A defence source has confirmed the news to BBC. The police received a call at about 17:55 BST in Sally… Continue reading Gillingham: Soldier seriously hurt in stabbing in Kent

The University of Bristol has conferred an honorary doctorate on pioneering physicist Rosemary Fowler, 98, 75 years after she gave up her PhD to have a family. In 1948, her discovery of the Kaon particle paved the way for findings critical to understanding the laws of physics. Fellow physicist Peter Fowler, who she married the… Continue reading Physicist pioneer, 98, honoured 75 years after discovery

On the 279th anniversary of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s arrival on Scottish soil, volunteers at Bannockburn House have discovered a musketball hole hidden behind a secret panel in one of the bedrooms that Prince Charles Edward Stuart stayed in while he was recovering. Prince Charles had taken shelter at Bannockburn House in 1746, and it has… Continue reading Is bullet hole proof of Bonnie Prince Charlie assassination attempt?

Following complaints by several celebrities about abusive behaviour on the set of Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC’s director general, Tim Davie, has issued an apology. Davie confirmed that the professionals on the show should not cross the line between being competitive and exhibiting unacceptable behaviour, but did say that the show would continue. The director… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: BBC boss says sorry over complaints

Residents of Ystrad Mynach in the Welsh county of Caerphilly were stunned to spot a rare white squirrel on one of their streets. The sighting of the creature, estimated to be a one-in-100,000 genetic occurrence, reportedly delighted locals as it bounded around outside the town’s library. Video footage of the squirrel running down the street… Continue reading Rare white squirrel spotted in Ystrad Mynach

Police have confirmed that they have identified 40 suspects in connection with the unrest that occurred on July 18th in Harehills, a suburb of Leeds. This unrest saw a police car flipped and a double-decker bus torched. The force also revealed that two other men had been charged with offences relating to the disturbance and… Continue reading Harehills disorder: Two more men appear in court

Michael Lockwood, former director general of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), has been found not guilty by a jury at the Old Bailey of sexually abusing two 14-year-old girls almost 40 years ago. The girls, who are now in their 50s, had accused Lockwood of molesting and raping them when he was working… Continue reading Ex-police watchdog chief not guilty of raping girls