Tag: UK News

In preparation for the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome, thousands of Scots are ready to pay their final respects. Among the dignitaries attending are First Minister John Swinney, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Prince William, US President Donald Trump, and Paisley Bishop John Keenan. The funeral service is set to commence at 10:00 local… Continue reading Scots in Rome and at home prepare for Pope Francis' funeral

Jack P Shepherd, known for his portrayal of David Platt on Coronation Street for the past 25 years, emerged victorious as the winner of this year’s Celebrity Big Brother. The final showdown featured an eclectic mix of finalists, including drag artist Danny Beard, US personality JoJo Siwa, TV star Chris Hughes, comedian Donna Preston, and… Continue reading Celebrity Big Brother 2025 winner revealed

The issue regarding the BBC’s current funding model has been brought to light by the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, who stated that the licence fee is “unenforceable.” She emphasized that all options are on the table as the government prepares to review the corporation’s funding model later this year. Nandy raised concerns about the decreasing… Continue reading BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary

A tragic incident unfolded near Newtownards in County Down, resulting in the death of a woman in her 60s and injury to eight others after a collision among three vehicles. The event occurred on the Portaferry Road, shortly after 10:20 BST on Friday. According to Insp Cherith Adair, the crash involved a red-colored lorry heading… Continue reading Newtownards: Woman dies in three-vehicle crash on Portaferry Road

Renowned television presenter Gregg Wallace is facing a series of allegations against him, with claims emerging of inappropriate behavior spanning a 17-year period. Wallace, who took a step back from his hosting duties on MasterChef amid the allegations, has vehemently defended himself, stating that not all the accusations are true. In a recent interview with… Continue reading Gregg Wallace defends himself against allegations

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The UK has seen a drastic decrease in the amount of cannabis being sent from Thailand, with a 90% drop in shipments in just three months. This significant reduction is attributed to close cooperation between UK Border Force and Thai Customs. Following the decriminalization of cannabis in Thailand in 2022, there was a surge in… Continue reading UK claims 90% drop in mail-order cannabis from Thailand

Chris Eubank Jr finds himself facing a hefty fine of £375,000 due to narrowly missing the weight limit by 0.05lb for his upcoming clash with Conor Benn. Despite two attempts, the 35-year-old was still overweight, while a leaner Benn came in at 11st 2lb, lighter than expected. Both fighters are under a rehydration clause preventing… Continue reading Chris Eubank Jr misses weight for Conor Benn fight and fined £375,000

Police in Scotland have apprehended and pressed charges against an additional eight individuals, whose ages range from 16 to 38, as part of an investigation into an ongoing feud between rival gangs. The cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh have witnessed a spree of assaults, shootings, and firebombing incidents since March, prompting a total of 20… Continue reading Police make eight more arrests linked to gangland feud

BBC Business reporter Lucy Hooker reports that water company executives in England and Wales now face harsher penalties for breaking the law. Under new powers, bosses who impede investigations into sewage spills can be sentenced to up to two years in prison. This move is intended to serve as a strong deterrent, according to government… Continue reading Water bosses could now face jail for cover-ups