Tag: UK News

A Scottish woman has set a new world record for sheep shearing in Cornwall. Una Cameron, a 51-year-old shearer, sheared a total of 517 sheep at Trefranck Farm in Launceston, beating the previous women’s solo strongwool ewe record by 59 sheep. The feat took a total of nine hours with Cameron taking only four breaks.… Continue reading Woman breaks sheep shearing world record in Cornwall

The Community Security Trust (CST) has reported another record high in antisemitic incidents in the United Kingdom during the first half of this year. The figures demonstrate a continuation of the impact of the antisemitic reactions to the 2024 Israeli-Palestinian conflict. From January to June, CST has recorded reports of 1,978 anti-Jewish hate incidents, a… Continue reading UK antisemitic hate incidents surge in 2024, says charity

The City of Liverpool has been inundated with help and financial support following a library fire that was started during a weekend of violence. Spellow Lane Library Hub, which opened last year to support and provide services to underprivileged communities, was badly damaged. Police reported that around three hundred people were involved in the disorder… Continue reading Generosity for fire-hit Liverpool library after riots 'humbling'

The disastrous Wonka-themed event in Glasgow that was shut down by police after just one day has inspired a new show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe called Willy’s Candy Spectacular. The show is the brainchild of producer Richard Kraft, who enlisted a team of songwriters to help create the musical inspired by events he read… Continue reading Willy Wonka disaster leads to Fringe Golden Ticket

Blue plaques are being erected at the former homes of two of Britain’s earliest pioneers of photojournalism. John Thomson and Christina Broom captured groundbreaking images of street life and political upheaval during their careers. English Heritage historian Rebecca Preston said both photojournalists were working at the forefront of photography in a time when it was… Continue reading Early photojournalists recorded suffragettes and 'mush-fakers'

A series of anti-racist demonstrations have swept across England on Wednesday, as a response to reports of plans for anti-immigrant protests in various parts of the country. Crowds gathered in towns and cities across England in largely peaceful protests. Thousands of police officers were deployed on the streets to maintain order. The demonstrations come as… Continue reading In pictures: Anti-racism protesters turn out across England

After a week of anti-immigrant rioting and disorder, thousands of anti-racism protesters rallied in various cities and towns across England. These gatherings diffused most parts of the violence with counter-protesters, chanting “refugees are welcome here” being the bulk of the crowds. The police had anticipated further violence with over 100 events anticipated and thousands of… Continue reading UK disorder: Thousands of counter-protesters rally after riots

Anti-immigration protests in various towns and cities of England have been met with counter-protests staged by locals. The past week had been marked by violent riots and instances of disorder. As a result, the police was on high alert, expecting further violence. However, the gatherings in north London, Bristol, Newcastle, and other locations were mostly… Continue reading Thousands of anti-racism protesters take to England's streets

A man from Liverpool has been given a three-year prison sentence after hitting a police officer during an altercation in Southport. Derek Drummond, aged 58, admitted to the offence which took place on July 30th as he walked towards a mosque with a crowd of people. The incident involved Drummond assaulting police officers with kicks… Continue reading Moment police officer punched by protester during Southport riot

The dramatic scenes of civil unrest that unfolded in Liverpool on Saturday night left many local residents in shock and dismay. Amongst the worst hit were several local businesses, who suffered significant losses and damage. One shopkeeper has since shared CCTV footage of the looting that took place in his store, in a bid to… Continue reading CCTV shows looting inside Liverpool shop during weekend unrest