Tag: UK News

Two men from Scotland, affiliated with a criminal gang based in Glasgow, were tragically shot and killed at a bar in Spain. The individuals were identified as Eddie Lyons Jr and Ross Monaghan, the latter being acquitted of a prominent gangland murder in the past. The incident occurred when a masked assailant opened fire at… Continue reading Two Scots shot dead in Spain had criminal gang links

A landmark court case involving Gerry Adams, the former Sinn Féin leader, concluded with him being awarded €100,000 (£84,000) in damages over a BBC story regarding the murder of British agent Denis Donaldson. The ruling, which found that Adams was defamed in a BBC NI Spotlight programme and accompanying online article from 2016, has sparked… Continue reading Gerry Adams' BBC manners remark is 'chilling', Irish NUJ secretary says

Over the course of a single day in 2025, a staggering 1,194 migrants successfully made the perilous journey across the English Channel and arrived in the UK using small boats. This marks the highest number recorded in a single day so far this year, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in managing border security… Continue reading More than 1,000 migrants cross English Channel in a day

In a tragic incident at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola, Andalusia, two Scottish men lost their lives in a shooting, as reported by Spanish officials. The gunman opened fire at the popular bar on Saturday evening, leaving a devastating impact on the local community. Javier Salas, representing the central government in the Malaga province, confirmed to… Continue reading Two Scottish men shot dead at bar in Spain

A young woman, Bryony Piggin, had her life shattered after being sexually assaulted by a close companion following a night out. The incident left her feeling deeply hurt and betrayed by someone she once considered her best friend. Stefan Nikolic, the perpetrator, was convicted of assault by penetration and given a suspended two-year prison sentence… Continue reading 'Sexual assault by friend left me feeling betrayed'

The Isle of Man TT races have faced delays in their start date due to unpredictable weather conditions during the qualifying week. Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson announced that Sunday’s session will be utilized to allow participants to complete additional qualifying laps. This decision was made after Saturday’s session, where Davey Todd secured the… Continue reading Isle of Man TT: Sunday's racing moved to allow for qualifying

The search team in Italy has reported the discovery of the body of a British hiker who had been missing in the Dolomites. Aziz Ziriat, aged 36, was found lying in a rocky crevice on Saturday, approximately 400m (1,300ft) below where the body of his friend, Sam Harris, aged 35, was previously found. Both hikers,… Continue reading Body of hiker missing in Dolomites since New Year's Day found

Jude Winter, reporting for BBC News from the East Midlands, brings the latest updates on a recent incident in Leicester. In the early hours of Saturday morning, a car crashed into pedestrians on De Montfort Street in the city center. The collision resulted in three individuals sustaining serious injuries, while one person suffered minor injuries.… Continue reading Two more arrests after car hits pedestrians in Leicester

BBC Scotland’s environment correspondent, Kevin Keane, reports on the remarkable journey of social media influencer Laura Young, whose advocacy against littered disposable vapes has resulted in a nationwide ban. Young, known online as ‘Less waste Laura,’ was inspired to take action after noticing the prevalence of discarded vapes while walking her dog in Dundee. Her… Continue reading The influencer whose tweet led to a ban on disposable vapes

The ban on stocking and selling disposable vapes came into effect across the UK recently, prompting one charity to call for smoke and vape-free areas in Northern Ireland. As of Sunday, shops and businesses are prohibited from selling disposable vapes, with potential penalties for those found guilty of doing so Read the full article from… Continue reading Disposable vapes ban: Call for Northern Ireland Executive to set smoke-free target