Tag: UK News

The UK experienced record-breaking temperatures on Saturday as the country saw its warmest day of the year so far, according to the Met Office. Herstmonceux in East Sussex hit temperatures of 25.9C, while Cassley in northern Scotland recorded temperatures of 25.7C. Gogerddan in Wales also saw a high of 25.1C, while in Northern Ireland, temperatures… Continue reading UK records hottest day of the year so far

Labour MP for Dover, Natalie Elphicke, has been accused by the then Justice Secretary, Sir Robert Buckland, of lobbying ministers over her husband’s sexual assault case. She allegedly asked Buckland to move the date of the case to avoid publicity. However, a spokesman for Elphicke has dismissed the allegations as “nonsense”, while Labour has questioned… Continue reading New Labour MP Natalie Elphicke accused of lobbying over husband's sexual assault case

Tragedy struck the Embankment in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire on Friday afternoon when a 17-year-old boy drowned while swimming in open water. The victim, Ronalds Abele, was airlifted to Northampton General Hospital after emergency services were called at 13:45 BST but was later pronounced dead. The area was sealed off and roads were closed while the rescue… Continue reading Boy drowns while swimming in open water during the warm weather

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are currently in Nigeria for a visit to charity Nigeria Unconquered in Abuja. The royal couple has a full schedule of events set up for their trip. During their visit to the charity, Harry played sitting volleyball with army veterans, while… Continue reading Watch: Prince Harry plays sit-down volleyball

James Anderson, England’s leading wicket-taker, has announced that he will retire this summer. The 41-year-old’s decision comes after discussions with coach Brendon McCullum concerning the development of a new bowling attack. Anderson will retire after the first Test against West Indies, which takes place at Lord’s in July.  Anderson is third in the list of… Continue reading James Anderson retires: England bowler says it “feels like a good time” to stop

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have begun their second day in Nigeria with a spirited game of sitting volleyball. The couple spent part of the morning with Nigeria Unconquered, an organisation which promotes participation in the country’s Invictus Games team. They then attended a reception hosted by the Nigerian military’s chief of defence staff,… Continue reading Prince Harry plays sit-down volleyball on Nigeria visit with Meghan

The Metropolitan Police announced that two elderly women in their 80s were charged with criminal damage after the glass that surrounds the Magna Carta was attacked at the British Library. On Friday, two protestors hit the protective casing that held the historic document with a hammer and chisel. The accused have been identified as the… Continue reading Magna Carta protest: Women in their 80s charged

Cumbria Police confirmed that human remains, found in the woods, are those of Paul Taylor, who disappeared on October 17, 2023. Human remains were discovered in Finglandrigg Wood, just outside Carlisle, earlier this May. Officials asked the public to refrain from approaching this location. A month after Mr. Taylor’s disappearance, the Cumbria Police upgraded the… Continue reading Human remains found in Cumbria belong to Paul Taylor

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was stabbed near a bus stop in north-west London. 22-year-old Jalal Debella will appear in court on Saturday following the attack, which police have described as an “isolated incident”. No further arrests are expected. The stabbing took place just before midday on Thursday near to… Continue reading Edgware stabbing: Man charged with woman's murder

Ireland’s Eurovision entry, Bambie Thug, is creating a storm with their “goth gremlin goblin witch” persona. The act performed Doomsday Blue during Thursday’s semi-final in the hopes of breaking Ireland’s Eurovision losing streak. Bambie Thug’s creativity has been designed by Mariusz Malon, an acclaimed Donegal fashion designer based in the Republic of Ireland. This act… Continue reading Bambie Thug: Meet the designer behind their look