Tag: UK News

An unconventional cycling event known as the Beachy Head World Championship Penny Farthing Hill Climb Time Trial is set to take place for the seventh year in a row. The uphill penny farthing race is organized in East Sussex and is deemed as the only such race in the world specifically designated for penny farthings.… Continue reading Eastbourne: Penny farthing uphill time trial rides into Sussex

Over 130 young sailors will race across the English Channel from Guernsey to Dorset as part of celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the RNLI. The Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO) will organise the race, which is expected to take two days to complete. The sailors will begin the race at 2 pm on… Continue reading Young sailing crews to race from Guernsey to Dorset

A married couple has reported the loss of all their possessions following a burst water main that flooded their storage unit. Steve and Gill Wallis placed all their belongings in a Quick Self Storage facility located in Derbyshire when they moved to Turkey in 2018 after retiring. In February 2021, the ruptured pipe sent a… Continue reading Ambergate: Couple left 'heartbroken' by burst water main damage

On Saturday evening, trouble broke out in Londonderry, resulting in ten police officers being injured and one person being arrested, as reported by the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Nationalist youths hurled petrol bombs, fireworks, and stones at police lines in Nailors Row. This unrest occurred following a significant police operation around the annual Apprentice… Continue reading Londonderry: Police officers injured during trouble

The justice system in the UK will face added pressures following swift punishments handed out to rioters, according to the country’s justice secretary. Shabana Mahmood has praised prosecutors and judges for ensuring justice, however, she highlighted the rising challenge of rebuilding the justice system given the impacts of online disinformation following attacks in Southport. Mahmood… Continue reading Impact of riots will be felt for years, justice secretary warns

In recent weeks, outbreaks of far-right violence have erupted in several cities throughout England and Northern Ireland while Scotland has remained relatively unscathed. The widespread unrest began after the murders of three girls in Southport, with online posts falsely claiming that the attacker was an asylum seeker and Muslim. Subsequently, mosques have been targeted, police… Continue reading Why Scotland may have avoided far right unrest

The Sunday papers are awash with a variety of headlines, reporting different news stories. The Sunday Express features a heart-wrenching tribute from the parents of six-year-old Bebe King, a victim of the recent school crossbow attack. In their statement, the grieving parents honour their “shimmering star”, and also acknowledge the incredible strength and courage of… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Sister saw attack' and 'rioters face 10 years'

The parents of Bebe King have shared that their eldest daughter witnessed the attack that resulted in the devastating death of the six-year-old in Southport. In a released tribute via Merseyside Police, Lauren and Ben King described Bebe as being “full of joy, light and love”. Bebe lost her life alongside two other young girls,… Continue reading Sister of Bebe King witnessed Southport knife attack

Last weekend, disorder broke out in Liverpool as riots erupted nationwide, resulting in damage to property and injuries to officers. A teenager has admitted stealing £15,000 worth of vapes during the disorder and also pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker and causing criminal damage to a police car. However, as the boy is only… Continue reading Teenager stole £15k worth of vapes in Liverpool disorder

The Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak between August 11th and 13th, marking one of the best meteor showers of the year, according to stargazers. However, the first meteors were visible in July and will continue to be visible throughout most of the month of August. The best chance to spot a meteor is… Continue reading Perseid Meteor Shower 2024: When and how to watch