Tag: UK News

The late former First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, was commemorated at his memorial service held in Edinburgh’s St. Giles’ Cathedral. High-profile figures, including First Minister John Swinney and former prime minister Gordon Brown, attended the event. Salmond, aged 69, passed away as a result of a heart attack while at a conference in North… Continue reading Mourners say farewell to Alex Salmond at memorial

Janey Godley, a Scottish comedian who shot to viral fame during the Covid pandemic by creating voiceover parodies of Scotland’s former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon’s news briefings passed away earlier this month at the age of 63. Godley’s funeral was held at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow and was attended by family and friends who… Continue reading Janey Godley has colourful comedy send-off at funeral in Glasgow

Kumrakulasingham Thevathas, a shop owner in Accrington, has had his licence to sell alcohol revoked by Hyndburn Council after police found him drunk and “incoherent” at his store. Lancashire Police responded to a call from Thevathas on 29 September, with the operator reporting the presence of raised voices in the background. Upon arrival at Sasda… Continue reading 'Drunk' Accrington shopkeeper has alcohol licence revoked

Recently, a 132-year-old message was discovered inside the walls of Corsewall Lighthouse in Scotland. The message was contained in a bottle and was written with quill and ink, dated 4 September 1892. The note revealed the names of the three workers who installed a new type of light in the tower. These workers have been… Continue reading The men who hid a note in a Scottish lighthouse 132 years ago

Harry Seager has been compensated with £2 after finding a Mars bar missing its signature ripple, causing an online stir. Seager’s post of the candy on the Dull Men’s Club Facebook page garnered attention from thousands, with some criticizing the appearance of the otherwise beloved chocolate. Mars Wrigley UK could not give Seager a reason… Continue reading Smooth Mars bar man gets £2 compensation from chocolate giant

The Metropolitan Police has issued a public apology to the victims of the “Westminster Honeytrap” scandal after an email was accidentally sent out, which detailed all the names of the victims. The email was in reference to flirtatious messages sent by an individual by the pseudonyms “Charlie” and “Abi,” which were sent to around 20… Continue reading Met Police apologises to Westminster honeytrap victims over email

Janey Godley, the Scottish comedian who passed away at the age of 63 on November 2 after battling ovarian cancer, saw hundreds of fans pay tribute to her during her “final tour” through Edinburgh today. Her daughter Ashley Storrie walked behind the hearse carrying Godley, while fans threw roses at the vehicle. The procession will… Continue reading Janey Godley begins 'final tour' before funeral

According to a former director of Harrods, Mohamed Al Fayed used cash bribes in an effort to purchase control over management and to conceal his wrongdoings. Jon Brilliant, who spent eighteen months in Al Fayed’s private office, alleges the magnate provided him with envelopes containing around $50,000 (£39,000) to bribe and manipulate him. He claims… Continue reading Al Fayed tried to control me with envelopes of cash says ex-Harrods director

Multiple drone incursions at three US airbases in Norfolk and Suffolk have attracted increased military presence in the area and a search for those responsible. Residents of Beck Row, Suffolk, close to RAF Mildenhall, reported seeing “triangle-shaped aerial vehicles” with bright lights and a “high level of military activity”. The drones flew above their houses… Continue reading Why are drones flying near US airbases in Suffolk and Norfolk?

Shaun Flores became hooked on porn when he was 11 years old, after viewing it for the first time at a friend’s house. It quickly became a problem for him, with Shaun describing how he watched it morning, noon and night, saying it became as “common as brushing your teeth”. Now 30 years old, he… Continue reading Addiction: 'I watched porn morning, noon and night'