Tag: UK News

A man has been sentenced to jail after causing a gas explosion that demolished his home and inflicted damage on several adjacent properties. The court heard how Paul Solway, aged 58, deliberately disconnected the gas supply in the basement of the house he shared with his partner on Eden Street, Alvaston, Derby, before igniting a… Continue reading Man jailed for causing explosion at his home in Derby

Heading into Saturday’s Grand National at Aintree, the field is led by two prominent past champions, I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett. Both horses, trained by Willie Mullins, claimed victory in successive years—2024 and 2025 respectively—and now carry the highest weights for the 2026 race. I Am Maximus, owned by JP McManus, secured an impressive… Continue reading Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus & Nick Rockett head Aintree field

Authorities discovered a collection of devices believed to contain phosphorus from World War II along Crimdon Dene beach near Hartlepool. Cleveland Police responded after some of the suspected ordnance was ignited, resulting in one individual sustaining minor burns. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, prompting the involvement of emergency crews at the location. In order… Continue reading Dozens of WW2 phosphorus devices found at Crimdon Dene beach

Police have conducted a raid at Plas Glynllifon, a historic Grade I listed mansion located near Caernarfon in Gwynedd, as part of a drugs investigation. North Wales Police executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at the property on Tuesday, with officers expected to remain on site for several days to carry out… Continue reading Caernarfon's Plas Glynllifon mansion in police drugs raid

Fuel prices for petrol and diesel in the UK have climbed recently, largely due to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Since the fighting began on 28 February, wholesale oil and gas prices surged amid disruptions to energy production and transportation in the Middle East caused by missile strikes and drone attacks.… Continue reading What is happening to UK fuel and petrol prices?

A suspect has been apprehended in connection with the murder of a well-known businessman from Leeds that occurred over two decades ago. The victim, John Luper, aged 57, lost his life during a home invasion on 16 February 2004 at his residence on Sandmoor Drive in Alwoodley. During the break-in, Luper was confronted by a… Continue reading Murder arrest over 2004 death of Leeds businessman John Luper

Channel 4 has announced that it will not broadcast the celebrity edition of The Great British Bake Off which features DJ Scott Mills. This decision follows Mills’ dismissal by the BBC last month due to a historical allegation involving serious sexual offences. Mills, formerly the host of Radio 2’s breakfast show, had already filmed the… Continue reading Scott Mills episode of The Great British Bake Off will not air, Channel 4 says

Steven Lyons, a notorious figure within Scotland’s gangland circles, has been deported to Amsterdam following his arrest at Bali’s international airport ten days earlier. The 45-year-old was apprehended on 28 March shortly after arriving at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on a flight from Singapore. On Tuesday, officers from Spain’s Guardia Civil escorted Lyons… Continue reading Crime boss Steven Lyons deported from Bali to Amsterdam

Katie Price has received a seventh driving ban following her failure to respond to correspondence from police regarding a speeding offence. The former glamour model, now 47, has accumulated more than six years of driving disqualifications since her initial ban in 2010. The latest incident involved a Ford Capri, registered in Price’s name, spotted travelling… Continue reading Katie Price banned from driving for seventh time

Authorities in County Antrim have charged a man after a security incident in Glenarm. The incident involved the discovery of a viable device in the Feystown Road area on Monday. The individual, aged 43, faces charges for conducting an act with the intent to cause an explosion that could seriously endanger life or damage property.… Continue reading Glenarm: Man charged after viable device found in security alert