Tag: UK News

A young boy in Leeds made a dangerous discovery while out magnet fishing with his father. Seven-year-old Ian Platt was using magnets to search for treasure when he pulled up a large artillery round from the River Aire in the centre of Leeds. Believing it to be live, Mr Platt immediately contacted the police and… Continue reading Magnet-fishing boy, 7, hooks artillery shell in Leeds river

Police in London are investigating a pro-Palestinian rally that took place in the city center and believe that organisers sought to breach conditions that had been imposed on the demonstration. Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and former shadow chancellor John McDonnell are reportedly going to voluntarily attend a London police station to be interviewed under… Continue reading Corbyn and McDonnell face police interview after pro-Palestinian rally

Manchester United have paid their respects to the late Denis Law, former striker for the club who passed away at the age of 84 on Friday. Law scored a total of 237 goals in 404 appearances for United, leading the team to numerous trophy wins between 1962 and 1973. All flags at Old Trafford were… Continue reading Denis Law: Man Utd pay emotional tribute to legend before Brighton game

According to reports, a stalker targeted Gladiators star Apollo, whose real name is Alex Gray, 33, on the show’s set in Sheffield as well as at his home and when he was meeting fans. The matter is being investigated by the police. The police stated that an investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing,… Continue reading Gladiators star Apollo: Police investigate reported stalking of Alex Gray

The UK is optimistic about forging a strong trading relationship with the incoming Donald Trump administration, with the Chancellor’s second-in-command, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones, insisting there are plenty of good post-Brexit deals to be done. Recognising Trump’s interest in striking a “good deal”, Jones said trade relationships could be deepened, particularly in… Continue reading Donald Trump will want a good deal with UK, says minister

North Lincolnshire Council has confirmed it will provide over 6,000 pensioners with free air fryers. A total of 1,000 have already been delivered, with another 5,000 set to be sent out in the next few weeks. The council is using the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) to fund the cooking equipment after the winter fuel… Continue reading Free air fryers for 6,000 pensioners in North Lincolnshire

A three-year-old Palestinian girl, Razan, has survived a bullet lodged in her neck after it ricocheted through her mother’s body. David Anderson, a UK government-sponsored medic from Rutland, who spent six months in war-torn Gaza as part of Britain’s humanitarian response, played a vital role in saving the girl’s life. While recounting his memories of… Continue reading Gaza: Rutland medic saved girl, 3, with bullet lodged in neck

Jimmy Calderwood, former Aberdeen and Dunfermline Athletic manager, passed away at the age of 69. In 2017, Calderwood was diagnosed with early onset dementia, three years after he finished his managerial post with Dutch side De Graafschap. The Scottish coach led Dunfermline to promotion from the Scottish second tier in 2000 and they achieved a… Continue reading Jimmy Calderwood: Former Aberdeen & Dunfermline manager dies

A hit-and-run collision in Lisburn has left an 18-year-old motorcyclist with serious injuries. The incident occurred at around 6:20 pm GMT on Saturday, when a silver vehicle collided with the teenager at the junction of Moira Road and Ballycreen Drive. The vehicle did not stop following the collision, say police. The victim remains in hospital,… Continue reading Lisburn: Teenager seriously injured in hit-and-run

The family of Tony Parsons, a grandfather from Tillicoultry, in Clackmannanshire who was killed by drink driver, Alexander McKellar, while riding his bike in September 2017, will receive a six-figure compensation payout. McKellar and his twin brother, Robert, hid Parsons’ body after the collision and his body was not found for over three years. The… Continue reading Six-figure pay-out over charity cyclist killing