Tag: UK News

A new report from the Lancet Commission suggests that there are 14 health issues that can be reduced or eliminated to theoretically prevent nearly half of dementias in the world. Treating vision loss and high cholesterol are two ways in which people can reduce the chances of developing dementia. It is predicted that by 2050, the… Continue reading Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued across much of England and Wales amidst a heatwave that has engulfed most of the UK. Wednesday night and Thursday are forecasted for heavy showers, thunder, and lightning with possible disruption to travel and power cuts. Along with these warnings, flood alerts have also been put in place across… Continue reading Thunderstorm warnings for much of England and Wales

Leanne Lucas, a yoga teacher hailed as a hero, was fatally injured attempting to protect two little girls during the Southport knife attack, according to her cousin. Ms Lucas helped usher children into a storage room and shielded two girls from the attacker when she was thought to have received her injuries. She is believed… Continue reading Leanne Lucas: Yoga teacher stabbed in Southport protecting children, cousin says

BBC news presenter Huw Edwards was arrested in November 2023 on suspicion of serious charges, the corporation said in a statement following his guilty plea for making indecent images of children. Edwards was suspended from his role in July 2024 following allegations he had paid a young person for sexually explicit images. The Metropolitan Police… Continue reading BBC knew Huw Edwards had been arrested in November

Police have been granted extra time to question a teenager in connection with a knife attack that killed three children at a dance class. Four men were arrested for violent disorder after unrest broke out near a mosque in the town of Southport where the attack occurred. The attack involved 70 individuals who allegedly became… Continue reading Police get more time with suspect as Southport reels from unrest

In the aftermath of the recent spate of violent attacks in Southport, tension in the local community continues to bubble. On Tuesday night, a mosque was attacked, just metres away from where a riot had erupted after false information circulated about the background of the suspect in Monday’s fatal stabbing of three young girls. Amid… Continue reading Watch: Cleaning up Southport’s streets after riot

A two-year-old girl from Stranraer, Scotland, was hospitalized after drinking a Slush Puppie and falling unconscious. Arla Agnew suffered from low blood sugar after consuming only half a cup of the drink at a friend’s house. Doctors confirmed that the reaction was likely due to glycerol, a chemical compound used to prevent liquids from freezing… Continue reading Toddler turned grey and passed out after drinking Slush Puppie

Brwa Shorsh, a homeless man, has been found guilty of attempted murder for pushing a postman in front of an oncoming Tube train at Oxford Circus station on February 3rd. Tadeusz Potoczek, the postman, narrowly missed touching the live rail and was helped back up to the platform by another passenger. The driver of an… Continue reading Tube pusher found guilty of attempted murder

Former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. According to Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Edwards admitted to having 41 child images sent to him by another man over WhatsApp. The charges included seven category A images, the most serious classification. The former news presenter is scheduled… Continue reading Huw Edwards pleads guilty to making indecent images of children

After Monday’s knife attack in Southport, a peaceful vigil was held in memory of the victims. However, just hours later, unrest broke out in the community. The police believe that the disorder was initiated by English Defence League supporters. The incident took place on St Luke’s Road, near a mosque, and just a few streets… Continue reading Watch: Unrest grips Southport as town mourns