Tag: UK News

Tony Martin, the farmer who killed a teenage burglar and shot his accomplice in 1999, never expressed remorse for his actions, according to a journalist who lived with him for two weeks. The journalist, Aidan McGurran, said in a BBC interview that Martin never mentioned regret over killing 16-year-old Fred Barras, instead speaking about his… Continue reading Farmer Tony Martin never remorseful for shooting, says reporter

An 18-year-old from Huddersfield was killed in a drone attack in the village of Terny on the eastern front of Ukraine. According to James Wilton’s father, Graham, he had wanted to join the British Army when he left Royds Hall High School aged 16. Volunteers from the International Legion, made up of people from all… Continue reading 'My son was 18, British and killed fighting for Ukraine'

Manchester City has spent an almost equal amount as the other 19 Premier League teams combined, leading to a significant increase in spending compared to last year’s winter transfer window. According to Football Transfers, the total spend for the winter window was approximately £370m. Manchester City’s spending on total transfers was about £180m, including £50m… Continue reading Deadline day transfers: Winter window spending up on last year

Lawyers representing a convicted child serial killer, Lucy Letby, have applied to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) requesting the investigation of her case as a potential miscarriage of justice. Letby, 35, is serving fifteen whole-life prison sentences after being found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others. All her offenses… Continue reading Lucy Letby's lawyers apply for case to be reviewed by commission

A house fire in Dungannon has left two women in critical condition, and police officers were forced to rescue two children from the home. The women, aged 37 and 70, were accompanied by children aged seven and ten. The children have since stabilised. Police were alerted to the blaze thanks to the fire service, who… Continue reading Dungannon: Two women in critical condition after house fire

A spokesperson for Plaid Cymru’s education party has voiced their opinion that it wasn’t the responsibility of the father of a 14-year-old girl, convicted of attempted murder, to check her school bag for knives. This claim comes following the girl’s attack on three people with her father’s multi-tool knife in a school in Carmarthenshire back… Continue reading Ammanford stabbing: Dad shouldn't have had to check for knife, MS says

Russ Cook, also known as Hardest Geezer, is preparing for his next challenge – running the entire length of New Zealand. Cook completed his previous endurance challenge, running the entire length of Africa in 352 days, in April of last year. The 27-year-old ultrarunner from Worthing, West Sussex will take on 60 ultramarathons as part… Continue reading Hardest Geezer: Russ Cook to run the full length of New Zealand

Plans by BAE Systems to transform a former department store in Barrow for “experiential” learning have been approved by the Westmorland and Furness Council. The now vacant Debenhams building will be used to replicate the facilities currently used to build submarines. By allowing employees to experience the company’s operations and facilities more realistically, BAE Systems’… Continue reading Barrow Debenhams site to become BAE VR defence training base

Brian Murphy, who acted on productions such as the British sitcoms Man About the House and George and Mildred, has passed away at the age of 92, at his home in Kent. Joan Littlewood and Murphy worked closely in his early career. He had television appearances several times, including Benidorm, as well as in Holby… Continue reading Brian Murphy: Man About the House actor dies aged 92

A BBC News investigation has revealed the potentially dangerous cosmetic procedures being offered by a self-styled “beauty consultant” with a celebrity client list that includes Katie Price. Ricky Sawyer specialises in liquid Brazilian butt-lifts, or BBLs, that involve injecting dermal fillers into the buttocks to lift and make them look bigger. BBC News has spoken… Continue reading 'Dangerous' liquid Brazilian butt-lifts by celebrity injector exposed