Tag: UK News

Cheryl Korbel, the mother of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel who was murdered by Thomas Cashman in August 2022, is due to meet with the UK prime minister on Tuesday to discuss plans for a new law named after her daughter. The law aims to ensure that offenders appear in court for their sentencing. Cashman fatally shot… Continue reading Olivia Pratt-Korbel's mother meets PM to discuss new law

Last year, the UK toy market saw nearly half of its sales come from toys priced under £15. While sales of toys and games fell 3.7% in value compared to the previous year, traders attribute this trend to parents being cautious with their wallets and seeking lower-priced gifts for their children. The rising cost of… Continue reading Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut costs

A man and a child have been found dead inside a house in West Lothian. The bodies of a 36-year-old man and a six-year-old girl were discovered at a property on Harburn Drive in West Calder. Police Scotland received reports of concern for a person at the house on Monday. The deaths are being treated… Continue reading Bodies of man and six-year-old girl found in house in West Calder

During the early hours of Tuesday morning, a home in Antrim was set ablaze. The incident was reported to police at approximately 03:20 GMT. The property, located in Rathglynn, was being occupied by an elderly woman who is in her 70s, and was treated for burns to her hands and smoke inhalation. She was subsequently… Continue reading Antrim arson: Home set on fire with pensioner inside

The UK is facing a “new and dangerous threat” from extreme violence, Sir Keir Starmer said in the wake of the Southport murders. Speaking in Downing Street after the UK government announced a public inquiry into the case, the Labour Party leader said “terrorism has changed” and the entire counter-extremist system must be reviewed. The… Continue reading 'Terrorism has changed', says Starmer on Southport attacks

The tragic events that led to the death of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport have resulted in the acknowledgement of multiple failures by the Prime Minister. Sir Keir Starmer was quick to point out that the institutions of the state cannot deflect responsibility for this appalling tragedy, as the… Continue reading Failure to prevent Southport murders 'leaps off the page'- PM

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has revealed that public ownership of railways does not guarantee better service for passengers. Speaking in Manchester at an event for rail industry leaders, Alexander disclosed that more than 10% of trains on the northern UK state-run Northern line have been cancelled and that many in the region have been disappointed… Continue reading Rail nationalisation not a silver bullet, says Labour government

Belfast Harbour has announced a £90m investment into its facilities for the wind energy industry and cruise ships. The investment is part of a £300m spending plan to be carried out over the next five years. The investment will improve the facilities available for cruise ships, with the aim that more cruises begin and end… Continue reading Belfast Harbour £90m spend to prolong cruise ship stays

John Sykes, a rock guitarist from the United Kingdom who played with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at the age of 65. Sykes had been battling cancer and passed away from the illness. According to a statement on his website, Sykes was a “thoughtful, kind, and charismatic man whose presence lit up the room.”… Continue reading Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes dies at 65

The United Kingdom is set to be hit by stormy weather later this week as a powerful Atlantic jet stream approaches, bringing the threat of gales to parts of the country. The Met Office has already issued a yellow warning for wind on Friday and Saturday covering northern and western Scotland as well as Northern… Continue reading UK weather: Wind warning issued ahead of possible storm this week