Tag: UK News

The EFL chairman, Rick Parry, has dismissed claims that an independent football regulator could hinder the Premier League’s growth and foreign investment as “complete nonsense”. According to a government bill currently in Parliament, the proposed regulator is required to avoid negatively impacting the financial growth of English football. Despite reports suggesting that No 10 is… Continue reading Don't fear football regulator, league chief Rick Parry tells rich clubs

The warmth of Thursday bestowed upon England the title of the warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures soaring above 21C in various parts of the country. Northolt in London and Chertsey in Surrey recorded temperatures of 21.3C (70.3F), surpassing the previous high set in March. Wales also experienced its highest temperature of… Continue reading UK weather: start of spring brings warmest day of year so far

Recently, the BBC acquired footage capturing the dramatic escape of Jamie Cooper, a prisoner, running through fields just moments after he managed to flee from a prison van. An unidentified eyewitness shared the video with reporter Phillip Norton, emphasizing the surreal nature of the incident. According to security firm GEOAmey, Cooper overwhelmed the staff escorting… Continue reading Prisoner escape: Video shows Jamie Cooper on the run after van escape

A light aircraft crash near a North Yorkshire village has resulted in two men being taken to the hospital. The incident took place near Croft Circuit in Dalton-on-Tees, south of Darlington, around 11:50 GMT. Fortunately, the men are reported to not have suffered serious injuries. North Yorkshire Police are working with the Air Accidents Investigation… Continue reading Dalton-on-Tees: Two men injured in light aircraft crash

Levi Williams, a 25-year-old apprentice jockey, has made a court appearance in connection with the tragic death of a pensioner following a brawl outside a pub. The incident took place in Newmarket, Suffolk, where police responded to reports of a confrontation involving four individuals around 3:40 PM on March 8th. During the altercation outside the… Continue reading Apprentice jockey Levi Williams in court charged with murder

The refuse workers in Birmingham have been on strike for more than a week now, leading to a build-up of garbage throughout the city. Members of the Unite union initially started with sporadic strikes back in January, but recently escalated to a full-blown strike as a result of disagreements over wages and working conditions. As… Continue reading 'You can smell the stench': Birmingham bin strikes cause chaos

An inquiry into SNP finances, known as Operation Branchform, has been ongoing for nearly four years. The investigation has led to significant developments, including the announcement that former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is no longer a suspect. Additionally, Peter Murrell, ex-SNP chief executive and Sturgeon’s husband, faced charges of embezzlement at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Despite… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon no longer a suspect in SNP finances investigation

Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader, has set a somber tone ahead of the upcoming local elections, warning her party of the challenges they will face. Speaking at their campaign launch in Buckinghamshire, Badenoch acknowledged the tough road ahead but promised voters “lower taxes and better services” if they supported the Conservatives. These elections mark… Continue reading Badenoch warns Tories of difficult local elections

The recent data revealed a significant decrease in the number of overseas students enrolled in Scottish universities, dropping by nearly 10,000 in the previous year. These students, whose presence had peaked in the preceding year, provided vital tuition fees that played a crucial role in funding the institutions. According to figures from HESA (Higher Education… Continue reading Big drop in overseas students at Scottish universities

On her 95th birthday, a resident of south London decided to mark the occasion in a unique way – by participating in a Zumba class. Mary Marson, who hails from Surrey Quays, has been a regular attendee of these energetic dance classes for three days a week starting from 2017. This great-grandmother’s dedication to staying… Continue reading Zumba-loving great-grandmother toasts 95th birthday with class