Tag: UK News

'I stole to order', £300-a-day former shoplifter tells BBC

A man known as Ross, who has a history of shoplifting, has recently confessed that he sold stolen items to other shops. Ross, who was never sent to prison despite having 15 convictions for shoplifting, estimated that every day he stole goods worth £300 from stores in the Leeds area. He then sold these items… Continue reading 'I stole to order', £300-a-day former shoplifter tells BBC

'Devastated': Bride-to-be lost wedding dress in tower block fire

A wedding set to occur in Poland in just two weeks’ time is now under threat for London couple Lukasz and Agnieszka. This comes after the couple lost their home and all possessions due to the Dagenham block fire. Among the items lost was the bride’s wedding dress, purchased just two days prior to the… Continue reading 'Devastated': Bride-to-be lost wedding dress in tower block fire

Horizon scandal: 'Cleared 15 years after taking fall to save mum'

After almost 15 years, Ravinder Navi has returned to his family’s post office. He was wrongly convicted of theft as a result of the Horizon computer scandal. It was the first time he had come back to the post office since he was convicted. Mr Nava falsely pleaded guilty to stealing £35,000 back in February… Continue reading Horizon scandal: 'Cleared 15 years after taking fall to save mum'

Swansea: Woman charged with murder of six-year-old boy

On Thursday, a woman named Karolina Zurawska, 41, was arrested in connection with the murder of a six-year-old boy named Alexander Zurawski. She was charged with Alexander’s murder, as well as attempted murder involving a 67-year-old man earlier on the same day. On Monday, she will appear at Swansea Magistrates’ Court. South Wales Police have… Continue reading Swansea: Woman charged with murder of six-year-old boy

Essex milk enthusiast Paul Luke collects 20,000 bottles at home

In an impressive display of dedication, Paul Luke, a former milkman from Corringham, Essex has amassed a collection of 20,000 glass milk bottles, some of which date back to the 1850s. Luke, who started the collection when he was just six years old, said that he started collecting anything related to milk, from golden foil… Continue reading Essex milk enthusiast Paul Luke collects 20,000 bottles at home

Meet the dog brightening up a weekly bin round in Belfast

Maddie, a dog who loves people in uniforms, has become quite famous on the internet. Every Friday, Maddie waits outside her house for the binmen to come. Her owners have been sharing videos of her excited reactions to the refuse collectors, attracting millions of views from all over the world. In one particular video, Maddie’s… Continue reading Meet the dog brightening up a weekly bin round in Belfast

SNP will deliver 'people's priorities', John Swinney tells conference

The Scottish National Party’s leader, John Swinney, has promised to prioritize the “people’s priorities” in the Scottish government. Speaking at the party’s annual conference in Edinburgh, Swinney acknowledged the need to work “harder and smarter” to achieve this in the face of Westminster’s cuts. However, he remained focused on convincing voters that independence was the… Continue reading SNP will deliver 'people's priorities', John Swinney tells conference

Staines: Children found dead all aged under four

Police in Surrey have confirmed that three children found dead alongside a man in Staines, Surrey, were all aged under four. The bodies were discovered by officers following a call by ambulance staff on Saturday. All those found were said to be related, while neighbours have suggested a Polish family with twins were living at… Continue reading Staines: Children found dead all aged under four