Tag: UK News

A 28-year-old man named Sultani Bakatash has been charged in connection with the rape of two 14-year-old girls in Bolton over the recent weekend. He is scheduled to appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court, facing allegations relating to multiple sexual offences involving the teenage victims. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) reported that Bakatash is an… Continue reading Man, 28, accused of raping two teenage girls in Bolton

Remains of a rare deep-sea animal known as the seven-arm octopus have been discovered on a beach in Aberdeenshire. The initial find, which consisted of arms featuring rows of suckers, was made by a member of the public at Forvie National Nature Reserve near Collieston, close to Ellon, on 30 November. Subsequent investigation by conservationists… Continue reading Further remains of seven-arm octopus found on Ellon beach

Jess Glynne’s 2015 track *Hold My Hand* has been named TikTok’s UK song of the year, largely due to its association with the popular ‘nothing beats a Jet2holiday’ trend on the platform. While the song has long been linked with adverts for the holiday company, it found renewed popularity when TikTok users started using it… Continue reading Jess Glynne: Singer secures TikTok's UK song of 2025

Storm Bram has started to affect Scotland, causing significant travel disruptions as ferries are cancelled and train services are altered. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for strong winds across north-west Scotland, effective from 4 pm until midnight, with gusts reaching up to 90 mph. Earlier in the day, the storm has already… Continue reading Travel disruption as Storm Bram sweeps across Scotland

A recent BBC investigation has uncovered fresh allegations of misconduct against Anne Dyer, the first woman to become a bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church. These new complaints come on the heels of earlier bullying accusations. One notable case involves Isaac Poobalan, a priest from Aberdeen, who revealed that his experiences under Bishop Dyer have… Continue reading Bishop accused of bullying faces fresh misconduct claims

A video has surfaced showing the heartfelt moment when two stolen puppies were reunited with their mother. The mother, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Mabel, along with her four cavapoo puppies, were taken from a home in Coney Weston, Suffolk, on Tuesday. Following the theft, Mabel was discovered in a garden located in Wouldham,… Continue reading Moment stolen puppies are reunited with mum in Coney Weston

Max, an 11-year-old from Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan, has achieved a remarkable feat by earning a Guinness World Record. He accomplished this by creating a video game featuring five distinct levels within a span of four hours, all while being closely observed by official judges. Receiving the confirmation of his accomplishment through an… Continue reading Penarth boy, 11, on becoming a Guiness World Record holder

A recent report has revealed troubling issues within England’s maternity services, including reports of hungry mothers, unsanitary conditions, and substandard care. Staff working in certain units have even faced death threats, demonstrating the level of tension surrounding these services. Baroness Amos, leading the ongoing review into maternity care, described the situation as “much worse” than… Continue reading Maternity care failings 'much worse' than anticipated, says head of national review

This text describes the challenges faced by households living off the mains electricity grid in remote rural areas of the UK, with a particular focus on Northumberland. Here are the key points summarized: – Vanessa Corby lives off-grid with solar panels and a generator but prefers a mains electricity connection. She was quoted £44,000 in… Continue reading Off-grid living 'not a dream, it's a nightmare'

The government has introduced the new branding for Great British Railways (GBR), signaling significant progress in the initiative to bring the railways under public ownership. Over the past year, three rail franchises have been brought back into state control, aligning with commitments previously made by the Labour Party in its manifesto. Adopting a patriotic red,… Continue reading Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled