Tag: UK News

A young teenager with an unhealthy obsession with murder had a disturbing plan to carry out a mass shooting at his school in Edinburgh. The boy, influenced by the Columbine High School massacre in the United States in 1999, where 12 students and a teacher were killed, envisioned a horrific attack at his own secondary… Continue reading Teenager plotted mass shooting 'like Columbine' at Edinburgh school

Political reporter Paul Seddon reported that a record 29 English councils have been granted permission by the government to relax budgeting rules for the upcoming year to help them balance their books. These councils will have the flexibility to use Treasury loans or funds from selling assets to cover their day-to-day expenses, which is typically… Continue reading More struggling councils in England to sell assets and borrow cash

Annabel Rackham, a culture reporter, reported that Kendrick Lamar’s single Not Like Us achieved his first number one in the UK after nine months since its original release. The song’s popularity soared after Lamar’s record-breaking Super Bowl performance, where it was a highlight of the show. The diss track against fellow rapper Drake, Not Like… Continue reading Kendrick Lamar earns first UK number one with Drake diss Not Like Us

A young woman’s disappearance has prompted a focused search effort on running trails she frequents, according to the police. Jenny Hall, 23, was last seen departing her residence at Barracks Farm in Tow Law, County Durham, on Tuesday, shortly after 3:00 PM GMT. Her red Ford Focus was located parked on the B6278 between Eggleston… Continue reading Jenny Hall search focuses on Eggleston and Hamsterley running trails

The UK’s most senior horse, Roana, is marking a milestone as she celebrates her 46th birthday. Identified as the oldest horse in the country through a survey conducted by equestrian specialists Harry Hall, Roana has defied the odds by surpassing the typical lifespan of horses, which usually ranges between 25 and 30 years. Owner Cerys… Continue reading 'Oldest horse' Roana: 'They don't make them like her anymore'

Zoe Kleinman, the technology editor, reported on Apple’s decision to remove its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature from customers in the UK following the government’s demand for access to user data. This move means that account holders will no longer be able to view photos or documents stored online through end-to-end encryption. The UK government… Continue reading Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Victoria Scheer and Adam Laver have reported on a somber event happening in Yorkshire. The funeral of a 15-year-old boy who tragically lost his life after being stabbed at school is currently taking place in Sheffield. Harvey Willgoose was fatally stabbed twice in the chest at All Saints Catholic High School on February 3rd. The… Continue reading Harvey Willgoose: Funeral starts for school knife attack victim

Business reporters Mitchell Labiak and Dearbail Jordan from BBC News have reported on the controversy surrounding plans to allow English whisky makers to label their products as “single malt.” This decision has sparked a backlash from Scottish distilleries and politicians who believe that it could devalue the traditional single malt Scotch whisky. The Scotch Whisky… Continue reading Scotch makers condemn English single malt whisky proposal

Report by Jayne McCormack and Jessica Lawrence for BBC News NI: The First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O’Neill, has announced that she will not be attending the St. Patrick’s Day events in Washington next month. This decision has drawn criticism from DUP leader Gavin Robinson who described it as “short-sighted and counterproductive”. O’Neill’s absence… Continue reading Sinn Féin to boycott US St Patrick's Day celebrations over Donald Trump stance

Plans are in motion to enhance train travel options for passengers at St Pancras station in London, with new direct routes to Germany, Switzerland, and France being considered. London St Pancras Highspeed, the company that owns the station and manages the track to the Channel Tunnel in Folkestone, is looking to increase the capacity for… Continue reading St Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany