Tag: UK News

Disgruntled voters will vent their frustrations at all politicians during the upcoming UK general election, says Welsh Secretary David TC Davies. Despite opinion polls indicating a significant lead for the Labour Party, Davies believes there is little cause for optimism among voters. “I think people are really quite concerned,” he said in an interview. Challenges… Continue reading David TC Davies: Polls point to big Labour majority, says top Tory

An inquiry into the Scottish private boarding school, Gordonstoun, has unearthed historical child abuse cases. Lady Smith, the chairwoman of the inquiry, published her findings into residential care for children at the school; she concluded that children who boarded at the school and its associated junior school, Aberlour, were exposed to risks of sexual, physical,… Continue reading King's former school: Gordonstoun abuse flourished for decades

Police have confirmed that a baby girl has died after being attacked by her family’s pet dog in Coventry. The seven-month-old was bitten on the head and rushed to hospital on Sunday but later died. The dog was not considered to be a dangerous breed, and was removed from the house and put down. Warwickshire… Continue reading Baby girl mauled to death by her Coventry family's pet dog, police say

The coroner has concluded that convicted sex offender Neil Maxwell “unlawfully killed” teenager Leah Croucher more than three years after she disappeared while walking to work on February 15, 2019. Maxwell died in April 2019, but in October 2022, Ms Croucher’s remains were discovered in the loft of a property on Loxbeare Drive in Furzton… Continue reading Leah Croucher 'unlawfully killed' by convicted sex offender

Protesters painted part of Stonehenge in orange powder paint on the eve of the Summer Solstice. The Just Stop Oil group painted the ancient site in Wiltshire, England in an attempt to draw attention to their demand for the UK government to put an end to mining for oil, coal, and gas by 2030. Two… Continue reading Stonehenge covered in paint by Just Stop Oil protesters

A therapist has been ordered to pay over £200,000 in damages to a woman, known as Ella Janneh, who accused him of raping her during a 2016 therapy session. Ms Janneh brought the case against Michael Lousada, who denied the allegations. Lousada had previously said during the £750 session that his penis was “like a… Continue reading Ella Janneh wins High Court civil rape case against therapist

The latest official figures show that inflation has finally hit the Bank of England’s target for the first time in almost three years. The drop in May’s inflation figure to 2%, down from 2.3% the month before, was due to a slight reduction in prices of food and soft drinks, along with slower rises for… Continue reading UK inflation hits target for first time in almost three years

Debbie Duncan, the mother of 19-year-old Jay Slater, who has been missing in Tenerife since Monday morning, has flown out to the island to search for her son. Slater was on holiday with friends and had attended NRG music festival prior to his disappearance. His family believes that he left with two men he met… Continue reading Jay Slater: Missing man in Tenerife was on first holiday with friends

A report has revealed that a 15-year-old girl, known as “Edie,” was electrocuted on a railway line due to miscommunication between the police and track operator. Police responded to a trespass report in March 2023, but reported that they couldn’t see anyone from a bridge. However, track power was switched back on without detailed search… Continue reading Report finds failings over Dorset teen electrocuted on railway

Sushi artist Michelle Wibowo has unveiled an exhibition showcasing celebrity heads sculpted entirely from sushi. The West Sussex-based food artist spent 120 hours crafting portraits of well-known Brits, including singers Elton John and Ed Sheeran, and England footballers Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, out of authentic Japanese sushi ingredients. Each work of art measured 18cm… Continue reading Sussex artist creates celebrity heads from sushi