Tag: UK News

A mother and her young son had an unexpected encounter with sexual predator John Whitfield in Birchwood Forest Park, Warrington. Despite her son’s cries, the woman found the strength to resist Whitfield’s attempt to rape her in the secluded woodland. In an interview with the BBC, she expressed her determination to fight back for her… Continue reading 'My son's cries gave me strength to fight Warrington park rapist'

Further education lecturers in Northern Ireland are facing the possibility of strike action as unions representing them argue that their members have been deceived over a pay deal by college employers. The University and College Union (UCU) has expressed discontent, claiming that the employers have not held up their end of the bargain, failing to… Continue reading Nothern Ireland further education lecturers balloted on strike

Laura Murtagh, an independent councillor on Falkirk Council, has faced a wave of violent threats following her proposal for a 15.6% increase in council tax, the largest in Scotland this year. The abuse directed towards her included messages suggesting she deserved physical harm and came from both strangers online and people known to her personally.… Continue reading Falkirk councillor 'threatened' over record 15.6% tax rise

A concerning revelation has come to light regarding the privacy of victims in the wake of the tragic Nottingham attacks. The BBC has uncovered that over 90 hospital staff members accessed the records of Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates following their untimely deaths at the hands of Valdo Calocane in June 2023. The… Continue reading More than 90 NHS staff viewed Nottingham attacks victims' records

During his High Court libel trial, actor and producer Noel Clarke accused the Guardian’s publisher of ruining his life for years with their articles. Clarke, known for his roles in Doctor Who and Kidulthood, began his testimony on Monday. The 49-year-old is taking legal action against Guardian News and Media (GNM) over articles published in… Continue reading Noel Clarke says life 'smashed' by misconduct allegations

Josie Hannett & Alex Bish from BBC South East Investigations Team shed light on the story of an Albanian national, simply identified as Gzim, who made the journey to the UK illegally and found himself in dire circumstances working on a cannabis farm. Gzim was one of over 12,600 Albanians who undertook the perilous journey… Continue reading Albanian migrant says illegal working in the UK was unbearable

Front pages of newspapers across the UK are dominated by the collision in the North Sea between two ships, resulting in a devastating inferno. The Mirror’s headline “Catastrophe” highlights the severity of the incident, showcasing the impact with fears for wildlife. The Metro follows suit with a picture of billowing smoke and flames, depicting the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: North Sea 'catastrophe' and beaming Kate pictured

Birmingham has seen a surge in overflowing wheelie bins and piles of black bags cluttering the streets lately. This unsightly mess is a result of intermittent strikes by refuse collectors since January, leaving the city in disarray. The chaos has attracted animals like rats, who have taken advantage of the situation and feasted on the… Continue reading Birmingham bin strike brings out rats as indefinite walkout starts

The governments of Wales and the UK have jointly announced a £1m fund to investigate pollution sources in the River Wye. This funding will support a comprehensive cross-border research program involving local farmers, environmental groups, and citizen scientists. The goal is to address concerns over the river’s declining status and develop solutions for its recovery.… Continue reading River Wye: New £1m joint government fund to investigate pollution

A recent report has highlighted a concerning trend in ambulance handover performance in Northern Ireland, with a significant number of patients at risk of harm due to delays. The report, conducted by the comptroller and auditor general, revealed that approximately 3,800 patients may have been subjected to severe harm last year because of these delays.… Continue reading Ambulance handover delays putting 'patients at risk of harm'