Tag: UK News

Graeme Parker never expected to become a global sensation. He is now known as the Hoof GP from his beautiful corner of south-west Scotland. Parker’s hoof trimming videos are now viewed by more than 100 million people a month. He is famous enough that he gets recognised by strangers on the street when visiting the… Continue reading The Hoof GP: The Scottish cow hoof trimmer watched by millions

The Surrey Police force has landed itself in hot water following an incident involving a cow that was deliberately struck twice by a response vehicle. Despite attempts to capture the cow safely over several hours, the situation became increasingly difficult, prompting the force to make the decision to stop the animal using a police car.… Continue reading Questions over 'heavy handed' action in dealing with escaped cow

Local police have advised residents near the Dow Corning chemical plant to keep their doors and windows closed following a chemical incident. The South Wales Police and the South Wales Fire and Rescue have issued precautionary advice to residents in nearby areas, including Dinas Powys, Sully, and Penarth. Residents have been asked to remain inside their homes… Continue reading Vale of Glamorgan: Windows closure order after chemical incident

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called for the next Irish government to make a united Ireland a “political objective.” Speaking at an Ireland’s Future event in Belfast, Varadkar said it was time to prepare for a border poll, even suggesting setting aside funding to pay for the change. However, he declined to commit to a specific… Continue reading Leo Varadkar speaks at united Ireland conference in Belfast

Scottish football fans attending Euro 2024 in Munich have described long queues for drinks and broken toilets. Approximately 200,000 supporters from the Tartan Army travelled to Germany for the opening match. Although City of Munich officials organised an official fan zone, fans experienced several issues before kick-off. They faced queues for hours for food and… Continue reading Tartan Army misery over Munich fan zone 'shambles'

Police in Coventry are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a 12-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run accident. The incident happened on Radford Road on Friday around 16:30 BST. The BMW involved in the accident has been seized. However, police are appealing to anyone who may be able to identify the people who… Continue reading Coventry: Boy, 12, killed in Radford Road hit-and-run

Football fans around the world have been saddened by the news that former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has passed away at the age of 54 after a short illness. During his career, Campbell scored an impressive 148 goals in 542 appearances across spells with eight different clubs. Born on 4 February 1970 in… Continue reading Kevin Campbell: Former Arsenal and Everton striker dies aged 54

A horse and carriage fun day organised by the British Driving Society has resulted in a £230,000 penalty after a teenager was killed taking part in an event carried out 12 years ago. Swansea Crown Court was told the competition was held at Afan Argoed Country Park in Port Talbot when Angharad Rees, an experienced… Continue reading Horse and carriage organisers fined over 2012 Angharad Rees death

A surge in Northern Irish homeowners facing repossession has been reported in the first quarter of 2022. Department of Justice figures revealed that 285 homeowners faced court action after defaulting on their mortgage payments. The number represents a nearly 25% rise since last year. While Northern Irish homeowners now pay almost £3,000 more for their… Continue reading 'Mortgage rise means I can't afford to live here anymore'

DNA Leisure, an online shop that supplied blades to at least two teenage murderers, has announced that it would no longer sell knives or swords. The decision was described as a “commercial decision” and came after the BBC reported last month that Rayis Nibeel had purchased 79 knives and swords from the site before murdering… Continue reading Online knife shop linked to three murders to stop selling blades