Tag: UK News

PMQs: Keir Starmer pays tribute to British troops after JD Vance comments

Reporter Becky Morton covered Sir Keir Starmer’s tribute to British veterans who fought in Iraq, following US Vice-President JD Vance’s controversial remarks. While not explicitly addressing Vance’s comments, Sir Keir honored those who lost their lives fighting for Britain alongside allies. Vance’s statement, criticizing the value of troops from countries with minimal war experience, caused… Continue reading PMQs: Keir Starmer pays tribute to British troops after JD Vance comments

Haverfordwest: Ex-paddleboard firm owner admits manslaughter

An individual who ran a paddleboard tour company has pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter following the tragic deaths of four individuals. Paul O’Dwyer, Andrea Powell, Morgan Rogers, and Nicola Wheatley lost their lives while paddleboarding on the River Cleddau in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, last October. Nerys Bethan Lloyd, a 39-year-old former police officer from Port… Continue reading Haverfordwest: Ex-paddleboard firm owner admits manslaughter

Woman in court for murder of two-year-old found in Hampshire pond

A mother has faced court accusations of the murder of a two-year-old girl who tragically passed away after being discovered in a pond in a village. Annabel Mackey was found unresponsive in Kingsley Pond close to Bordon on 10th September 2023, following her reported disappearance. Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries in the hospital the… Continue reading Woman in court for murder of two-year-old found in Hampshire pond

Co-op admits unlawfully blocking 100 rival store openings

The recent revelation by the Co-op has caused quite a stir, as the supermarket chain has admitted to unlawfully obstructing over 100 rival supermarkets from setting up branches near its stores. This breach was brought to light by the UK’s competition watchdog, which discovered that Co-op had violated an order meant to prevent supermarkets from… Continue reading Co-op admits unlawfully blocking 100 rival store openings

AgustaWestland: Indian court orders release of Briton Christian Michel held without trial for years

After spending six years in detention without trial, the Delhi High Court has ruled that Christian James Michel, a British arms consultant accused of bribing Indian officials to secure a helicopter contract for AgustaWestland, must be released on bail. Michel, who denies the allegations against him, was extradited to India from the United Arab Emirates… Continue reading AgustaWestland: Indian court orders release of Briton Christian Michel held without trial for years

Stockwell: Police hunt for suspects after boy, 16, shot dead

Police are currently in search of individuals involved in the tragic shooting of a 16-year-old boy in south London. The Metropolitan Police disclosed that the teenager lost his life after sustaining gunshot wounds in a highly distressing incident close to Stockwell Tube station on Tuesday. Following a call to authorities at around 14:30 GMT, the… Continue reading Stockwell: Police hunt for suspects after boy, 16, shot dead

A family tree BRCA gene revelation may have saved my life

Hannah Howie’s life took a sudden turn a year before her impending marriage, with a shocking revelation from her past taking center stage. Her brother-in-law, Luke Emerton, unearthed a distressing family history while delving into their ancestry and family tree. The discovery revealed a lineage of women on her father’s side who had succumbed to… Continue reading A family tree BRCA gene revelation may have saved my life