Tag: UK News

A blue heritage plaque has been revealed in central London to honour the late Martin Luther King Jr., marking the first of its kind in the UK. The plaque has been placed on Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church on Shaftesbury Avenue, where the iconic civil rights activist spoke in 1961. Camden Council and the Nubian Jak… Continue reading Martin Luther King: London plaque honours civil rights activist

The impact of a recent warehouse fire belonging to Owens Group on Bridgend Industrial Estate is still being felt by neighbouring businesses, according to local shop owners. The fire, which broke out on a Friday evening, caused a building approximately the size of three football pitches to collapse due to extensive damage. Luckily no one… Continue reading Bridgend fire aftermath still affecting local businesses

Swansea Bay health board in Wales is under fire for mistreating patients who were waiting for knee and hip surgeries. According to a report by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, three patients were removed from the waiting list in error, causing them to wait for over five years before receiving their surgeries. The health… Continue reading Swansea Bay: Patients deleted from surgery waiting lists after 'error'

Several of Ghana’s prized heirlooms, known as the “crown jewels,” that were taken by the British Army from the court of the Asante King during the 19th century are being returned after 150 years. A gold peace pipe is one of the 32 items that will be returned under long-term loan deals. The Victoria &… Continue reading Asante Gold: UK to loan back Ghana's looted 'crown jewels'

The chief officer of West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service, Wayne Brown, has passed away following an investigation into claims made on social media. The service confirmed that Brown was found dead in his home earlier. Greg Brackenridge, chair of West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, expressed his devastation upon confirming the news of Brown’s… Continue reading West Midlands Fire Service: Chief officer Wayne Brown found dead at home

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Rishi Sunak’s position as UK Prime Minister has been defended by Downing Street, following calls for him to step down from former cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke. Sir Simon has warned that the party risks being “massacred” in the next general election if Mr Sunak remains in his leadership role. However, the prime minister’s press… Continue reading Downing Street insists most Tory MPs support Sunak as leader

Cecil Taylor, who was BBC News NI’s first television reporter, has passed away at the age of 96. He began working for the BBC in 1955, at the same time that BBC television news bulletins started. Taylor is being remembered fondly by his former colleagues, who call him a solid and valued news pioneer. Don… Continue reading First TV reporter for BBC News NI Cecil Taylor dies

During Prime Minister’s Questions, the political cut and thrust between the Conservatives and Labour came to the foreground. Sir Keir Starmer seized the opportunity to land personal attacks on Rishi Sunak, targeting his wealth, background, and previous career. He also aimed at the splits within the Conservative party as some may be trying to force… Continue reading PMQs gives taste of political mud-slinging to come

Valdo Calocane, who recently pleaded guilty to three counts of manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility, should have been arrested earlier. Nottinghamshire Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Rob Griffin has said that he has reviewed the force’s involvement and believes more should have been done to arrest Calocane, who had an arrest warrant issued after… Continue reading Nottingham attacks: Police 'should have done more' to arrest killer