Tag: UK News

For the second year in a row, Wham!’s Last Christmas has taken the UK’s Christmas number one spot. The festive classic, written by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, beat out Mariah Carey, Gracie Abrams, Tom Grennan, and Ariana Grande to secure the top spot on the chart. Andrew Ridgeley expressed his delight at the achievement,… Continue reading Wham's Last Christmas is the Christmas number one for a second consecutive year

West Yorkshire Police have sacked five serving officers and said three former colleagues would have faced dismissal over a WhatsApp group that exhibited “routine misogyny” and “casual racism”. A number of officers based at Pudsey were let go, after photographs of “death scenes,” missing people, car crashes, and detainees were distributed along with disparaging comments… Continue reading Pudsey: Five cops sacked over offensive WhatsApp messages

Blachere Illuminations, a well-known light specialist company that designs lights for famous landmarks such as the Shard and Champs-Élysées, has brought Newburgh in Fife to life this Christmas season with a display of illuminated characters. Among these is Lochlan’s goose, which was chosen as the winning design in a Christmas lights drawing competition participated in… Continue reading Newburgh: The Fife town with Christmas lights designed by kids

The public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal involving the UK’s Post Office attracted millions of viewers and brought together “superfans” who followed every development. Some avidly watched the hearings online while others attended them in person, even taking time off work to do so. The sub-postmasters’ story resonated with so many because it was… Continue reading Post Office inquiry ends for 'superfans' gripped by the scandal

Donald Trump’s campaign adviser, Chris LaCivita, has labelled the UK’s incoming ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson, as an “absolute moron”. LaCivita, who was a co-campaign manager for Trump’s presidential election, criticised the British government’s decision to replace Ambassador Dame Karen Pierce with Mandelson, saying he was a “professional universally respected ambo with an… Continue reading Trump campaign adviser calls Lord Mandelson 'an absolute moron'

Two police officers have been found guilty of assault and carrying out an unlawful search on a 16-year-old boy with mental health difficulties who they were transporting to hospital in November 2023. Sevda Gonen and Stuart Price were convicted at Westminster Magistrates Court of assaulting the teenager and charged with carrying out an unlawful search. The Independent… Continue reading Met PC who slapped boy in face found guilty of assault

The UK government has appointed 30 new Labour peers which includes former MPs and those loyal to Sir Keir Starmer. Sue Gray, former Downing Street chief of staff, resigned from her position two months ago and will take on a new role in the government. Her appointment comes amid internal rows around her influence and… Continue reading Labour appoints 30 new peers including Sue Gray

After a tense final between Fiona Wood and Chris Kirby, it was revealed that a forensic accountant from Kinross had become the first woman to be crowned Countdown champion in 26 years. This caps off a series that saw a push for more women to apply for the show, after host Colin Murray, lexicographer Susie… Continue reading Countdown: Channel 4 show crowns Fiona Wood first female winner in 26 years

A non-League football player has been charged with murder after another player from Barton Town FC was seriously injured in an altercation at York Station. James Hitchcock, who played for Barton Town FC and had previously played for Bridlington Town and Scarborough Athletic, died in hospital on Wednesday following the incident on 14 December. Mckenzie… Continue reading Footballer in court charged with murdering player at York Station

Peter Mandelson, a former Labour MP, has been named as the UK’s next ambassador to the United States. Mandelson has a significant and controversial political background in the UK, having had two previous resignations from government positions over accusations of impropriety. However, it is hoped that his political acumen will help the UK navigate the… Continue reading Peter Mandelson: How the Prince of Darkness became his excellency