Tag: UK News

A man, 32 years old, has been accused of murder in connection to the shooting death of a teenage boy in south London. Omar Prempeh was formally charged with murder on Saturday after the tragic death of Lathaniel Burrell. The 16-year-old victim, who resided in Stockwell, lost his life during the shooting incident on Paradise… Continue reading Teen shooting: Man charged with murder after boy killed in Stockwell

The Talking Newspapers that need more listeners By Julie McCullough, BBC News NI Volunteer Hazel Semple expresses her gratitude in being able to share her vision with those who may not be as fortunate. She, along with many others, spend their time and lend their voices to make local news accessible for those who are… Continue reading Weekly newspapers recorded for blind and partially sighted NI

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is set to deliver an update on the UK economy along with an economic forecast on 26 March. Despite ruling out further tax increases, Reeves faces tough decisions due to the performance of the UK economy and global events. The Spring Statement is an annual economic event where… Continue reading Spring Statement: What will be in chancellor Rachel Reeves plan?

In a heroic act of bravery, a journalist from BBC Scotland was honored with a Police Scotland bravery award for saving a woman from the sea in Orkney. Linda Sinclair, who was also acknowledged by the Royal Humane Society, vividly remembered the intense day that unfolded as she went for a swim at the beach… Continue reading How a BBC journalist saved a woman who walked into the sea

Living in Kent, Ivan and Olesia, along with their children Kyrylo and Oleksandra, finally experienced the joy of being reunited after visa changes in January allowed Ukrainian families to bring their children to the UK. Originally from the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine, the couple had left their son and daughter with Ivan’s parents while… Continue reading Ukrainian family reunited after visa changes reversed

Yasmin Rufo, a culture reporter, highlighted the shift in fashion trends towards more revealing and transparent outfits worn by celebrities on the red carpet in recent times. The once popular trend of being demure and mindful has been replaced by a preference for see-through dresses that leave little to the imagination. Charli XCX made headlines… Continue reading Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion

A vigil will be held in Glasgow for Amen Teklay, a 15-year-old schoolboy who was tragically murdered in the city’s St George’s Cross area. Following a violent incident, Amen was found injured and later pronounced dead on the street. Two boys, aged 14 and 15, have been arrested in connection with his death, with the… Continue reading Friends to hold vigil for teenage boy killed in street

The unusual sight of a group of workmen digging up a high street in front of a former clothes shop turned out to be the beginning of a major police investigation that exposed an international criminal conspiracy. The former Ethel Austin store in Bangor, North Wales, was discovered to house a large-scale cannabis farm valued… Continue reading Bogus workmen were key to cracking major drugs plot

Government plans to reshape civil service The government is planning to shake up the civil service, with underperforming employees being incentivized to leave their jobs and top staff having their pay linked to performance. Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden has highlighted the need for changes, stating that the current state of the service is not… Continue reading Under-performing civil servants to be incentivised to leave jobs in new plans

Remember Monday, an all-female country trio, has been selected to represent the UK at Eurovision 2025 with their song titled What The Hell Just Happened?. The announcement was made on BBC Radio 2 where group-member Holly-Anne Hull expressed her excitement by saying, “We feel like we’re on another planet, nothing is sinking in.” The Eurovision… Continue reading Remember Monday announced as UK's Eurovision act on BBC Radio 2