Tag: UK News

Boyzone members Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch attended a Chorley FC game on Saturday, sparking rumors that the iconic Irish boyband could potentially invest in the football club. Negotiations are currently underway, and if successful, could result in Boyzone becoming the “face of the football club.” The hope is that the band’s involvement will attract… Continue reading Boyzone 'excited' about Chorley FC talks

A light aircraft has crashed into a garden on Cae Bach Aur estate in Bodfford, North Wales. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 1:50 pm on Saturday, where they discovered the male pilot who was the only person on board. The pilot was then airlifted to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Eyewitnesses… Continue reading Anglesey: Small plane crashes into back garden

A police investigation has been launched into the deaths of 22 residents at Fullarton Care Home in Irvine, North Ayrshire during the Covid pandemic. The care home was one of the worst affected in the early days of the health crisis in Scotland. Management and staff have been questioned as part of the investigation, which… Continue reading Police probe Covid deaths of Irvine care home residents

In a surprise appearance at an NFL award ceremony in Las Vegas, Prince Harry presented an award to US footballer Cameron Heyward. Heyward was expressing his thanks to many of his supporters and couldn’t quite believe that it was the Duke of Sussex handing him the prize. It is nice to see Harry out and… Continue reading Will King's diagnosis bring a thaw between Harry and William?

The family of an Essex woman who died in a M25 motorway car accident along with another victim have paid their heartfelt condolences to their “wonderful mummy and nanna”. The crash, which involved four vehicles, transpired shortly after a police pursuit between junction 22 (London Colney) and 21A (St Albans), Hertfordshire. The incident happened at… Continue reading M25 crash: Family pay tribute to 'wonderful mummy' who died

More than 30 tractors joined a protest in Dover on Friday night, organised by Jeff Gibson, the owner of Yew Tree Farm in Wingham, Kent. Gibson stated that further action “cannot be ruled out” as widespread anger felt by UK farmers over trade deals agreed since Brexit had created an “utterly soul-destroying” situation. While the… Continue reading Dover farmer protests organiser says action could escalate

An unusual discovery was made in Ulverston when a dog walker found a small alligator snapping turtle in Urswick Tarn. The creature, which has been nicknamed Fluffy, is typically found in swamps and rivers within Southern parts of the United States. Despite being out of its usual environment, the turtle appears to be in good… Continue reading Meet Fluffy, the odd-looking creature found in Cumbria

Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, the main suspect in the Clapham chemical attack, is believed to have gone into the River Thames and police are set to launch a search for his body. Detectives have been searching for Ezedi for over a week after he allegedly used an alkaline substance to injure a mother and her two… Continue reading Clapham attack: Police to search Thames for suspect Abdul Shokoor Ezedi

Roger Gilbert, the former chief executive and chairman of Fujitsu UK and Ireland, has said that he was only made aware of the prosecution of sub-postmasters once during his period in charge from 2009 to 2012. Gilbert said the Horizon team had informed him that the Post Office was managing prosecutions in a “competent and honest”… Continue reading Ex-Fujitsu boss 'shocked' by Post Office's actions

On Friday, the UK government revealed 13 new peerages, welcoming the youngest ever member of the House of Lords along with numerous donors to the Tory party. Carmen Smith, a 27-year-old Plaid Cymru nominee, becomes the youngest ever peer, beating Boris Johnson’s former adviser, Charlotte Owen by three years. Following a parliamentary recess, the list… Continue reading Conservative donors and 27-year-old among new peers