Tag: UK News

A 71-year-old man named Robert Green was convicted of stalking BBC Scotland presenter Anne McAlpine over a period of approximately four years. Green’s stalking began with sending her multiple letters containing declarations of love, poetry, and gifts such as CDs and jewellery, which made Anne uncomfortable but initially went unreported. His behavior escalated over time,… Continue reading Stalker who terrified BBC presenter Anne McAlpine ordered to stay away from her for life

The son of Hong Kong media magnate Jimmy Lai has described his father’s 20-year prison sentence handed down by Chinese authorities as effectively a “death sentence.” Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old British citizen, was sentenced on Monday after being convicted of national security offences in December, making it the most severe punishment imposed under Hong Kong’s… Continue reading Jimmy Lai: 20-years in jail is 'a death sentence', son of British media tycoon says

A spokesperson from Kensington Palace has confirmed that the Prince and Princess of Wales are “deeply concerned” following the recent disclosures surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. This marks their first public response to the fresh information revealed in documents connected to the deceased sex offender, which were recently made public in the United States. The royal couple,… Continue reading William and Catherine 'deeply concerned' over Jeffrey Epstein revelations

Albert Lamond, one of the last remaining Scottish veterans of the D-Day landings, has passed away at the age of 100. Born and raised in Glasgow’s east end, Lamond joined the Royal Navy in 1943 at just 18 years old. He served as a signalman aboard HMS Rowley during the Allied invasion of Normandy on… Continue reading D-Day veteran who 'never thought of himself as a hero' dies aged 100

Last month, the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow unexpectedly closed its doors, leaving 40 staff members unemployed. This sudden shutdown followed serious concerns regarding the centre’s financial stability, compounded by disputes involving artists and activists about contentious issues such as the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The closure took many by… Continue reading The artists struggling to survive the fall of Glasgow's CCA

In 1907, a traveling entertainment duo, Herbert Smith and Lottie Roberts, found themselves arrested under suspicion of causing the death of a newborn baby boy from Grimsby. Smith, an escapologist and conjurer influenced by Houdini, met Roberts while she worked in a café in Shrewsbury. Together, they toured the country performing Smith’s music hall act… Continue reading How a missing infant uncovered prolific baby traffickers

In a village located in south Wales, authorities have charged four individuals in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy. The incident took place in Abertridwr, within the Caerphilly area, where police responded to reports of a serious injury to a local teenager on Lower Francis Street. The call came at approximately 17:45 GMT… Continue reading Four charged with murder of 17-year-old in Abertridwr

The resignation of the prime minister’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has dominated Monday’s headlines. Though McSweeney stated he was not directly responsible for the vetting process concerning Lord Mandelson, he opted to take “full responsibility” for advising the prime minister to appoint him. This appointment was controversial due to Lord Mandelson’s known association with… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'PM's top aide quits' and 'How long can Starmer cling on?'

Members of Parliament have urged the government to officially disclose the identity of the spy known as Stakeknife, emphasizing that such a move would demonstrate that state agents cannot expect anonymity if they engage in actions that “cross a line.” Stakeknife was an undercover Army informant embedded within the IRA who was linked to the… Continue reading Stakeknife: Naming spy would 'send signal' to other rogue agents

The government has announced the introduction of a new clearing-style system designed to help young people who miss out on apprenticeships find alternative placements. This online platform will function similarly to the university and college clearing process, matching applicants with available roles in their preferred fields. The planned pilot aims to simplify the apprenticeship application… Continue reading Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced