Tag: UK News

Ahmad Mulakhil, a 23-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, has been convicted of abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton last July. The incident took place on 22 July when Mulakhil lured the girl to a secluded cul-de-sac and committed what was described in court as “extremely horrific sexual offences.” Mulakhil was found guilty on multiple… Continue reading Afghan asylum seeker guilty of raping girl, 12, in Nuneaton

A 13-year-old boy is currently being questioned by police on suspicion of attempted murder after two boys were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in north-west London. The investigation is being led by counter-terrorism officers due to the circumstances surrounding the incident, although it has not been classified as a terrorist attack. The stabbing took place… Continue reading Kingsbury School: Boy, 13, questioned after two students stabbed

Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital has become the first UK medical facility to implement a groundbreaking treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), a prevalent heart rhythm disorder affecting approximately 1.4 million people across the country. Michael Robinson, a 67-year-old patient living with AF, recently underwent the innovative Volt Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) procedure, which is designed to… Continue reading Atrial fibrillation: First of its kind therapy for 'debilitating' heart condition

The BBC has uncovered a surge in misleading claims circulated on social media by tanning businesses, promoting sunbeds as beneficial for health during winter months. Hundreds of advertisements on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook assert that sunbeds can enhance energy levels, treat skin ailments, or improve mental well-being. Some examples include suggestions that… Continue reading Sunbed ads targeted at young people spread harmful misinformation

The United Kingdom plans to significantly increase its military presence in Norway over the coming three years to address growing security concerns linked to Russian activities in the Arctic region. Defence Secretary John Healey announced that the number of British troops deployed in Norway will grow from approximately 1,000 personnel to 2,000. This move reflects… Continue reading UK doubles troops in Norway to counter Russian 'threat to Arctic'

Polish journalist Rafal Zalewski grew suspicious when he visited Anna Podedworna in Derby for an interview, sensing that she was concealing crucial information. His investigative work received praise from prosecutors, who described it as the “tipping point” that prompted Podedworna to contact Derbyshire Police and disclose the location of her partner Izabela Zablocka’s body. Zalewski… Continue reading Izabela Zablocka: How a Polish journalist helped crack a murder cold case

At the Panshanger Community Centre in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, the atmosphere was one of cautious optimism. The venue was decorated with Union flag bunting and rows of plastic chairs, setting the scene for a significant moment. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrived with a look that seemed both relieved and resolute, while members of… Continue reading Chris Mason: Smiles of a survivor as Starmer attempts his latest reset

This year has been exceptionally wet in parts of the UK, with Cardinham in Cornwall experiencing rain every single day so far. Similarly, Katesbridge in County Down and Aboyne in Aberdeenshire saw nearly four times the average rainfall for January. This pattern continues into February, with Aboyne already surpassing double the usual rainfall for this… Continue reading UK weather: Flooding concerns remain after record January rain

A recent report from MPs highlights that many school buildings across England remain old and fragile, despite considerable strides made in addressing an unsafe form of concrete that caused numerous school closures in 2023. This particular material, reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), has been a significant concern due to its limited durability. The government has… Continue reading New plan to fix 'ageing and fragile' schools exposed by Raac crisis

The UK has experienced its wettest January on record, spanning areas from Cornwall up to County Down, a trend that has continued with heavy rainfall into February. This persistent flooding is largely attributed to a blocked weather system caused by a high pressure zone sitting over Scandinavia, effectively trapping wet conditions over the country. Experts… Continue reading UK rain: Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?