Tag: UK News

Storm Boelo has left thousands of homes across Cumbria and the northeast of England without electricity. Electricity North West is actively working to reinstate power for approximately 3,000 households, with significant outages reported in areas such as Allerdale, Copeland, and South Lakeland. Meanwhile, Northern Powergrid confirmed that several hundred customers remain without power in Northumberland… Continue reading Storm Boelo: Thousands in Cumbria and North East without power

An Army officer tragically lost his life after being struck by a Warrior armoured vehicle during a training exercise, an inquest has revealed. Second Lieutenant Max George, aged 26 and from Durham, died instantly on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, on 21 June 2022. The proceedings at Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner’s Court disclosed that the Warrior’s safety… Continue reading Army officer killed by reversing Warrior with faulty alarm – inquest

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has confirmed the initiation of an independent review into the circumstances surrounding the murder of Henry Nowak. Nowak, an 18-year-old student, was fatally stabbed in Southampton last December by Vickrum Digwa. Digwa had erroneously claimed that he was racially abused and acted in self-defence; nevertheless, he was sentenced to life imprisonment… Continue reading Independent review announced into murder of student Henry Nowak

A man tragically lost his life in Dumfries and Galloway after being struck by a falling tree. Richard Baines, aged 60, who had been the dedicated curator of Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer for many years, passed away on Sunday morning during Storm Boelo. Reports indicate that the incident occurred while he was walking near… Continue reading Tributes paid to man killed by falling tree in Storm Boelo

Two men responsible for the deaths of a mother and her young daughter during a high-speed car race along a busy road in Leeds city centre have been sentenced to prison. The victims, 27-year-old Justyna Hulboj and her four-year-old daughter Lena Czepczor, lost their lives after being struck by an Audi TT RS while walking… Continue reading Drivers jailed over deaths of mum and daughter in Leeds

A former personal assistant to Russell Brand has revealed in court that, shortly after starting her role, she was asked to collect phone numbers from female fans on the entertainer’s behalf. Helen Berger, who worked closely with Brand between June 2006 and February 2007, described feeling uneasy about the request. After seeking guidance, she informed… Continue reading Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hears

The prime minister has indicated that the possibility of holding a referendum on freedom of movement with the European Union remains open. When questioned by broadcasters about whether he could restore free movement without consulting the public, Andy Burnham responded negatively. Nevertheless, BBC sources have revealed that no definitive decision has yet been reached on… Continue reading Andy Burnham leaves door open to referendum on EU free movement

A significant portion of Oxford Street in central London, stretching nearly a kilometre, has been transformed into a pedestrian-only zone. This change marks the initial step in a comprehensive redevelopment plan set to be completed by spring 2027. Lord Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, described the move as signaling the “end of decline” for… Continue reading Take a stroll down newly pedestrianised Oxford Street

Following a weekend marked by intense rainfall and strong gusts from Storm Boelo, conditions across the UK are now easing as the storm moves away. However, this respite is expected to be brief. A fresh deep low-pressure system is advancing from the Atlantic and will affect northwest regions of the UK on Monday and Tuesday,… Continue reading UK weather: Storm Boelo clears but more wind and rain forecast

Storm Boelo brought severe weather conditions to the West Midlands on Sunday, resulting in disruptions at Birmingham Airport. One of the significant incidents involved a passenger plane experiencing difficulty during its landing due to the high winds. The affected flight, Jet2’s LS1310 from Venice, encountered challenges upon touchdown. According to the airline, the aircraft briefly… Continue reading Plane veers off runway at Birmingham Airport during storm