Tag: UK News

Following a warrant from Bedfordshire Police to arrest a man, the suspect was found by police officers hiding in the base of a sofa. The police arrived at the residence in Potton at roughly 07:20 BST to execute an arrest warrant. When officers searched the property, it appeared that the man had left or hidden… Continue reading Watch: Bedfordshire Police find wanted man hiding inside a sofa

After 18 months in hospital, Robyn, a baby born weighing only 11oz (328g), has finally been able to go home with her parents, Chantelle and Daniel. Robyn arrived five months early in March 2023 at Grange Hospital in Cwmbran, Torfaen, and still requires round-the-clock care. Her parents, from Malpas, Newport, are raising funds for her… Continue reading Baby born at 11oz and kept in sandwich bag goes home to Newport

Israel has received condemnation from the UK government after reportedly targeting United Nations (UN) military bases in Lebanon. Two peacekeepers from Indonesia suffered injuries after an observation tower was targeted by an Israeli tank. Another two peacekeepers suffered injuries from an explosion that the Israeli army has said it is investigating. The Israeli military has… Continue reading No 10 'appalled' by reports of deliberate Israeli UN attacks

Yung Filly, a popular YouTuber, rapper, and online personality, has been charged with four counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, and one count of impeding a person’s normal breathing or circulation by applying pressure on or to their neck. The charges stem from an alleged attack that occurred… Continue reading Yung Filly live show cancelled after rape charge

Asif Kapadia, the British filmmaker who won an Oscar for the Amy Winehouse documentary in 2016, has been removed as a patron of the Grierson Trust. The organisation works to celebrate documentary and factual filmmaking from Britain and around the world. Kapadia was appointed just two days ago. The charity announced that it was terminating… Continue reading Asif Kapadia: Oscar-winning director sorry for 'antisemitic posts'

During the Woolwich Crown Court trial of Daniel Khalife, a former soldier in the British Army who allegedly worked as a spy for Iran and escaped from Wandsworth Prison last year, a recording of a conversation between the accused and two Iranian contacts was played to the jury. The prosecution alleged that the conversation, recorded… Continue reading Daniel Khalife: Alleged spy 'talked about going to Iran for training', court hears

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A search for a man in his 60s is underway after a rowing boat capsized on the river at Walton-on-Thames, leaving five people rescued. Emergency services including Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, Surrey Police, and Coastguard arrived at the scene at Sunbury Lock, near Wheatleys Eyot around 08:51 BST on Friday. The rescue teams urged… Continue reading Sunbury Lock: One missing and five rescued after boat capsizes

Jay Blades, the presenter of BBC’s primetime show The Repair Shop, has pleaded not guilty to charges of controlling or coercive behaviour towards his estranged wife, Lisa-Marie Zbozen. The charges relate to events that took place between 1 January 2023 and 12 September this year, and the alleged behaviour caused Ms Zbozen to fear violence… Continue reading Jay Blades in court: BBC presenter denies coercive behaviour

Sir Keir Starmer chaired the first-ever meeting of the Council of the Nations and Regions in Edinburgh, bringing together the prime minister with leaders from the devolved governments of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as well as England’s mayors. Power sharing between the different UK governments can lead to tension and disagreements. However, the early… Continue reading Council of Nations tackles challenge of UK power-sharing