Tag: UK News

Former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby is set to challenge the last of her convictions at the Court of Appeal next month. The convicted child killer denies attempting to murder a baby at the Countess of Chester Hospital in February 2016 but was found guilty and given a 15th whole-life prison term in July. Previously, in… Continue reading Lucy Letby seeks attempted murder conviction appeal

Four Greenpeace activists charged with causing criminal damage at the home of former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak have had their case thrown out by a judge. Michael Grant, Mathieu Soete, Amy Rugg-Easey, and Alexandra Wilson were acquitted at York Magistrates’ Court following a trial in July. The group had climbed on the roof of… Continue reading Judge throws out Rishi Sunak home protest charges

Former manager of the Fulham women’s team, Gaute Haugenes, has revealed that extra measures had to be taken to protect female players from the club’s late owner, Mohamed Al Fayed. According to Haugenes, members of staff became aware that Al Fayed “liked young, blonde girls.” As a result, players were not allowed to be alone… Continue reading Mohamed Al Fayed: Fulham 'protected' women's players from former owner

Harrods former owner Mohamed Al Fayed is a “sexual predator,” according to barristers representing dozens of women who have accused him of assault and threats. During a press conference in London, Dean Armstrong KC suggested that the department store should take responsibility after allegations of rape and more were made against Fayed in a recent… Continue reading Mohamed Al Fayed was 'a monster enabled by' Harrods, says lawyer

A tornado swept through Aldershot, Hampshire, causing havoc to the town’s properties and knocking down trees. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation confirmed that it tracked the tornado moving about 1.2 miles through the area shortly after 12:00 BST. The authority of Rushmoor Borough Council said no reports of injuries were made. The council urged… Continue reading Aldershot tornado: Trees fall down and homes damaged

A man who worked in the canteen of a prison was awarded over £5m in damages after being stabbed by a fellow prisoner with a knife. Steven Wilson was on kitchen duties at HMP Chelmsford, Essex, in July 2018, when he was attacked by a murderer serving a life sentence. Despite having a risk assessment… Continue reading Burglar stabbed in Chelmsford prison kitchen awarded more than £5m

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World officials have announced that Cinnamon, the capybara that went missing several days ago, has been found. The zoo reported that the giant rodent had escaped from her enclosure on September 13 and made her way into nearby woodland. Late Friday afternoon saw her discovery in a pond situated in the… Continue reading Cinnamon the missing capybara captured in pond in Telford

Renowned actor and voiceover artist David Graham has passed away at the age of 99. Graham contributed his voice to several iconic TV series, including the evil Daleks in Doctor Who, Aloysius Parker in Thunderbirds, and Grandpa Pig in Peppa Pig. In Doctor Who, Graham only made two on-screen appearances, but it was his unemotional… Continue reading Grandpa Pig, Thunderbirds and Daleks voice actor David Graham dies

During the Reform UK conference in Birmingham, its leader, Nigel Farage, spoke out and said that the party will not tolerate “bigots” and “extremists” in its ranks. After the party achieved its first MPs in July, Farage addressed the controversy surrounding the party’s past candidates, claiming that they had not been “professional enough” to check… Continue reading Bigots not welcome in Reform UK, says leader Nigel Farage

The UK’s Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Sir Keir Starmer, and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have reportedly vowed to reject any further donations for clothing after a recent scandal. Political leaders faced backlash after it emerged that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had received over £16,000 worth of donations for work clothing and eyewear for himself, in… Continue reading PM Keir Starmer will no longer accept donations for clothes