Tag: UK News

Scottish singer Ross Wilson, who performs under the name Blue Rose Code, has spoken out about his troubled past, which he has been reflecting on whilst releasing his latest and best-selling album. Wilson had been drinking heavily from before his teenage years and his mother was addicted to drugs. He has been to rehab numerous… Continue reading Music helped me conquer alcohol and sexual abuse

A demonstration in support of Palestine took place in central London, with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign organising a series of protests in the UK since the Gaza conflict began. Several thousand activists participated in this rally. The rally occurred as Israel and Hamas reached an agreement regarding a ceasefire and hostage release. The Metropolitan Police… Continue reading Eight arrested as thousands gather for London pro-Palestinian rally

Peter Murrell, who is the former SNP executive and Nicola Sturgeon’s recently separated husband, is currently forbidden to sell any property he owns. This ban, known as an “inhibition” under legal terms, was put in place last June following Murrell’s embezzlement charge during a police investigation into SNP finances. The Daily Record newspaper reported the… Continue reading Peter Murrell unable to sell property during police probe

The family of Emma Caldwell, a murder victim from Scotland, are due to meet with First Minister John Swinney next week to express their apprehension about an independent public inquiry into the case. Iain Packer, a serial sex offender, was convicted last year at the age of 51, having been found guilty of strangling Caldwell… Continue reading Emma Caldwell murder: Family set to raise inquiry fears with FM

Police in North Yorkshire have described reports of squirrel poisonings in Burton Leonard as “worrying.” Six or seven dead squirrels have been found in the area, and checks with vets have not identified any diseases or illnesses that are likely to cause the deaths. The police have warned residents that it is illegal to set… Continue reading Burton Leonard squirrel poisoning reports 'worrying' – police

Denis Law, the former striker for Scotland, Manchester United, and Manchester City, has died at the age of 84. Law, who was born in Aberdeen, was awarded the Ballon d’Or, becoming the only Scottish player to do so. During his 11-year stint at Old Trafford, he scored 237 goals in 404 appearances, making him the… Continue reading Tributes pour in for football 'hero of a generation' Denis Law

A total of four individuals have now been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a woman near a church in north-west London. Perry Allen-Thomas, Shaquille Sutherland and Amir Salem, all from Wembley, north-west London, have been charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. Tahjin Sommersal, from Feltham in west London, was… Continue reading Michelle Sadio: Three charged after fatal shooting outside church

Two cases of bird flu have been confirmed at poultry farms in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. As a result, all birds at the farms located near Pocklington and Mablethorpe respectively, will be culled as a part of humane measures. Additionally, the authorities have declared a protection zone of 3km and 10km surveillance zone around the… Continue reading Cull after more bird flu cases identified on farms

The government of the United Kingdom will introduce digital driving licenses as part of its plan to use technology to “transform public services.” The digital licenses will be available on a new government app on smartphones and could be used as identification when boarding domestic flights, voting, or purchasing alcohol. The UK government expects to… Continue reading Digital driving licences to be introduced this year

The closure of a craft hub in Derbyshire has resulted in 10 job losses. The company, called Crafter’s Companion, was founded by Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies, who bought back the ailing firm from administrators on 7 January. The premises in Barlborough, near Chesterfield, has been shut down, leaving the company’s Evesham base in Worcestershire… Continue reading Chesterfield shop shuts as Dragons' Den star takes over company