Tag: UK News

The annual Commonwealth Day service on Monday welcomed King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales after a two-year absence due to health issues. The event, held at Westminster Abbey, highlighted the positive impact the Commonwealth has on the world. Alongside the King and Princess, Queen Camilla, the Prince of Wales, and the Princess Royal… Continue reading King Charles and Catherine return to Commonwealth Day service

A court has heard that the incident involving the attempted murder of two police officers in Strabane was a meticulously planned attack with the purpose of causing harm. Charlie Love, a 30-year-old resident of Bridge Street in Strabane, is facing charges related to a bomb attack on the police in County Tyrone on November 17,… Continue reading Strabane bomb attack on police was pre-planned, court hears

The family of Kevin Sutherland, a victim of abuse in care, has expressed their anguish over his death, blaming the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) for their refusal to anonymize records of his evidence. Sutherland, hailing from Edinburgh, tragically took his own life on 19 December last year, with his body yet to be discovered.… Continue reading Family blames Child Abuse Inquiry for victim's suspected suicide

Hannah Miller, a Political correspondent, reported that former Labour MP Mike Amesbury announced his plans to resign from parliament following a prison sentence for assaulting a constituent. Amesbury, representing Runcorn and Helsby, disclosed to the BBC his intention to initiate the process of winding up his office before stepping down as an MP at the… Continue reading Mike Amesbury: Ex-Labour MP to stand down over assault conviction

The plea from the family of MP Sir David Amess for a public inquiry into his murder has been rejected by the government. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper addressed a letter to Lady Julia Amess and Katie Amess, stating that an inquiry would not provide additional insights beyond the trial of Ali Harbi Ali, the killer,… Continue reading Home Secretary rejects Sir David Amess inquiry appeal

Anna Foster has been announced as one of the new main presenters of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, replacing Mishal Husain who departed in December. Foster, a former Middle East correspondent, has a strong background in journalism, having previously presented BBC Radio 5 Live Drive, Radio 1’s Newsbeat, and the corporation’s flagship TV news bulletins.… Continue reading Anna Foster replaces Mishal Husain on BBC Radio 4's Today programme

A couple is currently facing a retrial at the Old Bailey after being accused of the gross negligence manslaughter and causing or allowing the death of their baby girl. The prosecution has argued that the parents, Constance Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, displayed reckless and ultimately negligent behavior that resulted in the tragic death… Continue reading Constance Marten and Mark Gordon retrial begins

The tragic death of a 40-year-old woman in a shooting incident has shocked the residents of Talbot Green. The victim, identified as Joanne Penney, lost her life at a property on Green Park on Sunday evening. The alleged perpetrator, a 42-year-old man from Talbot Green, has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder as… Continue reading Talbot Green shooting: Joanne Penney named as victim

Investigators have determined that the plane crash near Fife Airport last year, which tragically resulted in the death of pilot Nicholas Denison-Pender, was caused by water entering the engine and leading to a loss of power. The incident occurred near Kinglassie on December 23. The UK’s Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) released a preliminary report… Continue reading Fatal Fife plane crash caused by water in engine – report

A new government initiative in Great Britain aims to provide financial relief to residents living near new pylons as part of efforts to enhance energy infrastructure. Households within 500m of newly installed or upgraded pylons will be eligible for discounts of up to £2,500 over a 10-year period, equivalent to £250 per year. This move… Continue reading Households near new pylons to get hundreds off energy bills