Tag: UK News

Russell Cook has completed his nearly year-long challenge of running the entire length of Africa, culminating in crossing the finish line in Tunisia on Sunday. The man from West Sussex had originally planned to run from Tunisia to South Africa, completing 360 marathons in 240 days with no rest days, however this was derailed by… Continue reading Russ Cook: The man who ran the length of Africa

Takura Makoni, a community worker with the African and Caribbean Support Organisation in Northern Ireland, has stated that he will not be intimidated into silence after his home was defaced with “hate-motivated” graffiti. Mr Makoni’s residence was targeted in the early hours of Sunday, and police are treating the incident as a hate crime. Mr… Continue reading Finaghy: Police say hateful graffiti is a hate crime

Doug Hoyle, the former Labour MP and distinguished parliamentarian, has died at the age of 98. He was MP for Nelson and Colne from 1974 to 1979, and later represented the constituency of Warrington from 1981 until 1997, when he was made a life peer and became Lord Hoyle. His son, the current Commons Speaker… Continue reading Lord Doug Hoyle: Commons Speaker left 'devastated' after father's death

The Metropolitan Police has launched a murder investigation after a man was found with fatal stab wounds in Haringey, North London. The man was discovered unresponsive near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at around 5:51am on Sunday. Despite receiving immediate medical treatment, including CPR, the man was declared dead at the scene. Police have not made any… Continue reading Tottenham Hotspur: Murder probe after stabbing near stadium

The UK government has stated that its advice on arms sales to Israel has not changed, despite increased calls to reassess the UK’s support following the fatal targeting of aid workers in Gaza this week. In response to criticism of Israel’s actions, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, said Israel was conducting a “legitimate”… Continue reading Deputy PM: Advice on UK arms sales to Israel has not changed

Police in Greater Manchester have announced that a man in his 20s from Salford has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a passer-by discovered a torso wrapped in plastic in Kersal Wetlands. The victim, who has not been identified, is believed to have been over the age of 40. DNA tests are currently being… Continue reading Murder arrest over torso found in Salford woodland

Bryan Talbot, a British graphic novelist, will soon be inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame, which is the most prestigious award for comic writers and artists globally. The BBC recently visited the artist and spent some time with him in his studio located in the basement of his Sunderland home. From… Continue reading Bryan Talbot: The comics legend lurking in a Sunderland basement

Plans to expand a Belfast Lough oil terminal have been approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council despite opposition from local residents concerned over a big increase in its use and climate change issues. The Cloghan Point terminal will be developed into a facility for importing oil to be stored on the site before… Continue reading Cloghan Point: Lack of action over oil terminal plan 'shocking'

On Monday, a total solar eclipse is expected to occur over North America, spanning from Mexico to the eastern tip of Canada. Although the phenomenon will be less dramatic in the UK, some parts of the country may be able to witness a partial eclipse. David Levy, a science author, explains that while a partial… Continue reading Where in the UK can you see the Monday 8 April solar eclipse?

The Post Office has revealed that, over a period of 24 years, the people at the helm of the company while the problematic Horizon system was in place earned a total of £19.4m. From 1995 to 2002, John Roberts was in charge of the Post Office (then called Consignia) and made £1.2m. From 2010 to… Continue reading Post Office scandal: Bosses earned millions despite Horizon scandal