Tag: UK News

A tragic incident occurred in Moray where a pedestrian lost their life after being struck by an ambulance that was en route to an emergency call. The collision occurred on the A96 at Barmuckity, near Elgin, around 03:30 on a Saturday. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the 40-year-old victim succumbed to their injuries shortly… Continue reading Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance near Elgin

The past few days have given us a taste of spring weather, but wind and rain have still made their presence known. While some areas like Hull, Thetford, and Nairn enjoyed temperatures of 17 Celsius (63F), many western regions were battered by gusts and showers. As we head into Sunday, the Met Office is cautioning… Continue reading UK weather: warnings issued for wind and rain

Scotland beware! England might just be getting ready to turn the tables on the recent dominance of the Scots in the Calcutta Cup. With former players and pundits predicting a crushing victory for the English side, the stage is set for an exciting clash at Twickenham this weekend. Despite Scotland’s impressive track record against England… Continue reading Six Nations 2025: England v Scotland preview

BBC News reporter Laura O’Neill in Manchester has reported a tragic incident involving a three-year-old girl who was killed in a crash between a van and a tram, as confirmed by Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The crash occurred on Mosley Street in Manchester city center, resulting in the girl being taken to the hospital where… Continue reading Manchester: Girl, 3, killed in crash between tram and van

In a recent submission to an inquiry by the NI Affairs Committee, the NI Retail Consortium (NIRC) highlighted ongoing challenges faced by major supermarkets in Northern Ireland. These difficulties are related to the Windsor Framework, which is part of Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit deal covering trade and human rights. The framework is essentially an amended version… Continue reading Windsor Framework: Supermarkets 'still facing sea border problems'

In relation to the disappearance of a man over twenty years ago, three individuals have been apprehended. Robert Scott Clive, also known as Scott, vanished in October 2002 following an evening out in North Shields, North Tyneside. He had relocated from Stranraer in Scotland a few months prior. Despite his absence, a murder inquiry was… Continue reading Scott Clive disappearance: Two men and a woman arrested

A former police officer from Bedfordshire has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for removing a burglar’s monitoring tag so she could engage in a sexual relationship with him. Natasha Conneely, 31, admitted to the charge of corruption or other improper exercise of police powers and privileges. She had been working for Bedfordshire Police’s… Continue reading Bedfordshire police officer removed tag for sexual relationship

In the ongoing effort to locate a missing woman, authorities have confirmed that the search has now reached its fourth day. Jenny Hall, a 23-year-old individual, was last seen departing her residence at Barracks Farm in Tow Law, County Durham, on Tuesday afternoon around 15:00 GMT. Following her disappearance, her red Ford Focus was discovered… Continue reading Search for missing Jenny Hall from Tow Law enters fourth day

Peter Capaldi, known for his roles in Doctor Who and The Devil’s Hour, is about to venture into a new territory as he prepares to release his first album with indie label Last Night From Glasgow. Capaldi’s musical journey traces back to his days in Glasgow in the late 70s and early 80s when he… Continue reading Peter Capaldi: I've come back to music again after 40 years

Scotland’s inaugural slap fighting competition has been called off following concerns over the potential health risks involved. The event, organized by BritSlap/SlapFight UK and scheduled to take place at Glasgow University Union (GUU), was part of a larger weightlifting meet. However, experts warned against the bouts proceeding due to the heightened risk of concussion. Slap… Continue reading Scotland's first 'slap fight' event in Glasgow cancelled