Tag: UK News

Authorities are searching for a 25-year-old man named Habibur Masum after he is suspected of fatally stabbing a 27-year-old woman who was pushing a pram in the Westgate area of Bradford on Saturday. Every police force in the country is currently looking for the man, who is said to be “very dangerous”. While some progress… Continue reading Bradford stabbing: Mother's death prompts nationwide manhunt

Private healthcare provider Spire Healthcare failed to transfer a critically ill patient to the NHS for intensive care quickly enough, leading to the woman’s death, according to an investigation by BBC Panorama. Nafisa Khan underwent a gallbladder operation at a Spire facility after being told it would speed up the procedure. The morning after the… Continue reading Spire Healthcare: Death of NHS-funded private patient raises safety concerns

A group of former diplomats and officials have proposed the abolition of the UK’s Foreign Office, citing its elitist and outdated roots, and have suggested the introduction of a new Department for International Affairs. The authors of the pamphlet, The World in 2040: Renewing the UK’s Approach to International Affairs, say that a new department… Continue reading Foreign Office: Former diplomats lead call to replace department

The Liberal Democrats are calling for an end to the disparities in support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across different regions of the UK. Party leader Sir Ed Davey is proposing a new national champion to coordinate and improve support for children with complex needs with a £300m budget. Under current regulations, parents… Continue reading Lib Dems call for end to special needs postcode lottery

The upcoming film “Back to Black” focuses on the life of Amy Winehouse, from her early days in north London to her rise as a global music icon. While Winehouse’s personal life was often scrutinized in the media, including her tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, director Sam Taylor-Johnson is quick to point out that “paparazzi… Continue reading Amy Winehouse film Back to Black: 'Paparazzi and addiction are the villains'

In a stunning performance, Mark Williams beat Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-5 in the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester. Despite trailing 5-3 at one point, Williams produced two century breaks and three half-centuries on his way to claiming seven consecutive frames and securing his 26th ranking title in front of a packed crowd. Williams was… Continue reading Tour Championship: Mark Williams delivers vintage display to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-5 in final

Jess Hanshaw, a mother of three from Newport, has described the devastating challenges facing her family as they face becoming homeless. She told her young children they were going “on an adventure”, but in reality, the family was about to move into a hostel or hotel with other homeless families. Hanshaw’s home of 12 years… Continue reading Newport mum faces homelessness with three young children

Joe Kinnear, the former manager of Wimbledon and Newcastle United, has died at the age of 77. Kinnear, who had also managed Luton and Nottingham Forest, was diagnosed with dementia in 2015. His family announced his passing in a statement, saying that he had “passed away peacefully”, surrounded by his loved ones. Kinnear had an… Continue reading Former Wimbledon manager Kinnear dies aged 77

Russ Cook, known as the “Hardest Geezer,” has accomplished an extraordinary feat of running through the length of Africa. He completed his arduous journey after covering more than 10,000 miles (16,000 km) on a charity run that took him across 16 countries. His journey started from Cape Agulhas, South Africa, and ended in Tunisia’s Ras… Continue reading Watch: Moment Russ Cook finishes length of Africa run

Russell Cook has completed his nearly year-long challenge of running the entire length of Africa, culminating in crossing the finish line in Tunisia on Sunday. The man from West Sussex had originally planned to run from Tunisia to South Africa, completing 360 marathons in 240 days with no rest days, however this was derailed by… Continue reading Russ Cook: The man who ran the length of Africa