Tag: UK News

Residents of Shiptonthorpe, a quiet village in East Yorkshire, are receiving anonymous hate letters that have turned the community into a “village of poison,” according to reports. The letters, which are said to be “vulgar, personal, obscene, and targeted,” have been terrorizing residents for the past two years. Humberside Police is investigating some of the… Continue reading Secret hate letters turn Shiptonthorpe village to 'poison'

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to tackle leaks coming from the UK government after his chief adviser’s salary was made public. Speaking ahead of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Sir Keir said leaks “damage everybody” and that it was his responsibility to solve the problem. However, in an address to activists on… Continue reading Keir Starmer says it is my job to sort out leaks ahead of Labour conference

In a stunning upset, Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in just five rounds, cementing his status as a rising superstar in the world of boxing. Dubois, who is just 27 years old, dropped Joshua several times during the fight, ultimately securing the biggest win of his 24-fight career with an incredible counter right hook.… Continue reading Joshua v Dubois: Daniel Dubois stops Anthony Joshua in five rounds at Wembley Stadium

On Sunday, 20 September, 700 paratroopers from eight different NATO nations jumped out of 12 aircraft over Ginkel Heath, located near the Dutch town of Ede. This display remembered the World War Two Operation Market Garden which was a military strategy designed to accelerate the German invasion. Vice-Adm Matthieu Borsboom, director of the National Liberation… Continue reading Watch: Hundreds of paratroopers leap to mark daring WW2 offensive

Over 200 children suffering from chronic or life-limiting illnesses from across England were taken to Disneyland Paris by black cab drivers from London. The trip, now in its 30th year, aims to provide some comfort and fun for the children during tough times. Families left Canary Wharf and arrived at Disneyland Paris on Friday evening.… Continue reading London cabbies take 200 children from hospital to Disneyland

An 80-year-old and an 82-year-old took part in a charity abseil down a hospital building in Shrewsbury for a chemotherapy day centre. Angela Turner and Joan Woodhouse completed the five-storey descent on May 22. The two friends volunteer at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, providing encouragement and refreshments to chemotherapy patients and their families. Ms. Woodhouse… Continue reading Shrewsbury: Friends in their 80s complete five-storey abseil

A 73-year-old building surveyor, Roger Bryant, has been jailed for six and a half years for embezzling over £1m from the National Trust through submitting false invoices. His sons, James Bryant and Scott Bryant, were found guilty of two charges relating to “them knowing – or at least suspecting – the money generated from their… Continue reading Devon father and son jailed over £1m National Trust fraud

Reform UK’s conference, held in Birmingham, decided to give its members greater control of the party’s policies and leadership. Members approved a new constitution which was presented during the conference. The resolution had been debated and was passed unanimously raising hands. Nigel Farage, the leader of the party, took the stage and signed the new… Continue reading Reform UK votes to give members more control

The family of Alistair Wilson, the banker from Nairn who was shot and killed in front of his family home in 2004, have criticised Police Scotland, stating that they have “lost confidence” in the force and labelling them “incompetent”. Despite numerous investigations over the past 17 years, the killer has never been caught. Attitudes between… Continue reading Murdered banker's family have 'lost confidence' in police

Cinnamon the capybara, who had been missing for a week after escaping from Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World, has been found in a pond. She is said to be “absolutely fine” and a little tired, according to her keepers. Joint park owner Will Dorrell has said a keeper’s error led to Cinnamon escaping through an… Continue reading Telford capybara 'startled by mower near open gate' now OK