Tag: UK News

The parents of a 14-year-old boy who was forced to apologize for being gay after being tied to a chair have criticized Scotland’s justice system for giving a “slap on the wrist” to the teenagers involved. However, none of those involved in the incident can be named due to their age. A video clip seen… Continue reading Parents say son's abusers given slap on the wrist

WH Smith’s supplier, THIS!, has recalled their plant-based chicken and bacon wrap due to fears of possible contamination with the E. coli bacteria. According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) this is a “precautionary step” and it should be noted that E. coli “has not been detected in the product”. This recall follows in the… Continue reading E. coli: Third food firm recalls products over contamination fears

As the UK ushers in a new prime minister, they will soon find themselves thrust into the global political arena with two major summits on the horizon. Firstly, they’ll attend the Nato military alliance summit in Washington to discuss ongoing conflicts, political instability, and threats from China. Then, they’ll host the European Community Summit at… Continue reading The foreign affairs problems a new prime minister will face

Spanish film-maker Patricia Franquesa found herself in a vulnerable position when hackers informed her that they would leak her nude photos unless she paid them ransom money after they stole her laptop from a cafe in Madrid in 2019. Instead of giving in to their demands, the director turned the cameras on herself to document… Continue reading My Sextortion Diary: 'Hackers leaked intimate photos after my laptop was stolen'

A recent study by the World Health Organization has found that a third of 11-year-olds in England have drunk alcohol. Chloe Ward was one of these children and alcohol dominated her life for the next decade. However, after years of drinking, she became homeless and ended up living in a car. Two years ago, the… Continue reading 'I started drinking aged 11 and couldn't stop'

Front pages of Monday’s newspapers are dominated by news of England’s football victory and the election campaign. The Daily Mirror reports Labour is offering a ‘jobs bonanza’ to the UK in support of areas “decimated by the Tories.” According to the paper, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims that the 650,000 new roles for skilled workers… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'England's winning start' and Labour's jobs pledge

The first match of Euro 2024 saw England emerge victorious over Serbia, much to the delight of fans across the country. However, the triumph was not without its detractors, with some questioning the team’s ability to go all the way. One fan in a South London bar shared their concerns, stating that they didn’t believe… Continue reading 'A win is a win': fans react to England's first Euro 2024 match

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is investigating a fish kill that occurred along the River Roe at Burnfoot between Limavady and Dungiven in County Londonderry, according to a spokesperson. Eamon Mullan, chairperson of Roe Angling Limited, has reported more than 700 juvenile fish, including salmon, sea trout and brown trout, were… Continue reading River Roe: 'Substantial' fish kill says local angler

Prior to the England versus Serbia match at the opening of Euro 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, there was an incident involving supporters of both teams. On social media, several videos surfaced which showed tables, chairs, and bottles being thrown in the German city. The local police report that two groups were separated and seven individuals from… Continue reading Euro 2024: Fan trouble in Gelsenkirchen before England's opening match

A 16-year-old boy lost his life over the weekend after being struck by a falling tree in Nottinghamshire. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday in Carlton-in-Lindrick, and three individuals have since been arrested in connection with the death of the teenager. Two of those detained are being held on suspicion of manslaughter, while a 28-year-old… Continue reading Three arrested as boy killed by falling tree in Carlton-in-Lindrick