Tag: UK News

Marianne Kilonzi, a Citibank vice president, was found dead in her Woolwich apartment last week. Police have confirmed that the cause of death was blunt-force trauma and a head injury. The suspect is believed to have known Kilonzi, and the police are investigating the possibility that the suspect has fled the country. No details about… Continue reading Marianne Kilonzi: Police probe whether bank exec killer is abroad

A 36-year-old man and his six-year-old daughter have been found dead in a house in Harburn Drive, West Calder. Police said that Mark Gordon and his daughter Hope were discovered after officers forced entry to the property on Monday afternoon. The police were called to the address following a report by a family member who… Continue reading Man and girl found dead in West Calder were father and daughter

In a major development, Prince Harry has accepted “substantial damages” from the Sun’s publisher after the media outlet was accused of “unlawful intrusion” into his life. News Group Newspapers (NGN) has apologised for the conduct of its journalists and private investigators between 1996 and 2011. A statement from NGN confirmed “incidents of unlawful activity” were… Continue reading Prince Harry: Sun publisher to pay 'substantial' damages in settlement

The election of Ireland’s new Taoiseach (prime minister) has been postponed due to disorder in the country’s parliament, the Dáil. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin was supposed to be nominated by parliament and then formally appointed by President Michael D Higgins, but proceedings had to be suspended. The suspension was prompted by TDs, who reportedly… Continue reading Dáil resumes with Micheál Martin to return as taoiseach

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Illegal dumping of waste in Staffordshire is being investigated by local authorities. A large heap of rubbish was discovered on Watery Lane in Lichfield in the early hours of Monday morning. The flytipping led to road closures causing severe disruption for businesses and residents in the area. Environmental protection manager Jack Twomey has said that… Continue reading Evidence of culprits found in Lichfield's huge flytipped waste pile

A family from Horsham, West Sussex lost their belongings in a fire that started in the building below their flat. Simba Chitsatso and his family fled their home after a fire began in the Gardner and Scardifield building on Saturday night. The blaze required 10 fire engines, and 18 people were evacuated from the area.… Continue reading Horsham: Family's devastation after flat lost in huge fire

Doctors in Wales say that referring patients to specialist care in England requires too much paperwork, making the process burdensome. The UK government is examining the state of cross-border healthcare between the two countries to determine whether both sides can learn from each other. Last year, the Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens, and… Continue reading BMA: NHS cross-border red tape 'too much' for doctors to deal with

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has stated that government borrowing in December was higher than expected, reaching its highest level for the month in four years. The borrowing figure was £17.8bn, up £10.1bn from December 2023. The ONS cited increases in debt interest, spending on public services and benefits as the cause for the… Continue reading Government borrowing hits highest December level for four years

A 14-year-old boy has been taken into custody after being accused of murdering a 12-year-old boy who was stabbed on Tuesday in Hall Green, Birmingham. The victim was found with significant injuries near Scribers Lane at approximately 3 pm GMT. Sadly, the victim died as a result of his injuries while being transported to the… Continue reading Birmingham Hall Green stabbing: Murder arrest after boy, 12, dies