Tag: UK News

Firefighters suspect that an electric bike battery left charging in a flat caused the fire which broke out in Coventry last Saturday. With up to 50 firefighters being sent to the scene at Samuel Vale House in Radford, some of the building was evacuated and local people were accommodated at a nearby church. The fire… Continue reading Charging e-bike likely cause of Coventry tower block fire

When Felix Harkness, 39, reached the finishing line of the Cardiff Half Marathon, he surprised his partner Anna Bearne by proposing to her in front of thousands of people. The couple crossed the finishing line of the 13.1-mile race in one hour and 43 minutes, and had originally hoped to beat their personal bests. This… Continue reading Cardiff Half Marathon: Runners get engaged near finish line

A police investigation has revealed that a man who was killed by his own homemade bomb outside a hospital had a grievance against the British state because his asylum request was denied. Emad Al Swealmeen’s device exploded in a taxi outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital on November 14, 2021, causing his death. Counter-Terrorism Policing North West… Continue reading Liverpool Women's Hospital bomber had asylum grievance, police say

Francis Lee, the former Manchester City and England striker, has passed away at the age of 79. Lee played for City for eight years, scoring 148 goals in 330 appearances and helping the club to win multiple honours including the old First Division title in 1968. Lee started his career at Bolton Wanderers before joining… Continue reading Man City

London police officers are facing allegations of racial profiling and gross misconduct after stopping and searching two top athletes in Maida Vale in July of last year. Portuguese sprinter Ricardo Dos Santos and Team GB athlete Bianca Williams were handcuffed and searched after being followed by police officers who suspected they were carrying drugs or… Continue reading Bianca Williams: Met PC thought he smelled cannabis in car

According to recent surveys, some homebuyers are considering smaller properties and opting for longer-term mortgages to deal with affordability challenges. Credit reference agency Experian revealed that a quarter of mortgage holders under the age of 30, who began their loan at the beginning of this year, selected a 35-year term, which represents a 15% increase… Continue reading Home buyers choosing smaller properties and 35-year mortgages

The United Kingdom experienced the warmest September on record this year, with above average temperatures persisting throughout the month. According to the Met Office, the UK’s average temperature for the month was 15.2C, equivalent to the 2006 record. The average maximum temperature of 19.4C was the highest in 127 years. September was also the warmest… Continue reading UK sees joint warmest September on record

A new report from anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRT) has found that half a million people in Scotland are currently living in “very deep poverty”. Women and ethnic minorities are particularly at risk, while housing costs are identified as a problem for working families. More than 300,000 people are classified as living in such… Continue reading One in 10 Scots living in 'very deep poverty'

A football fan who mocked opposing team supporters using a picture of Bradley Lowery has pleaded guilty to a public order offence. Dale Houghton, 31, was photographed laughing while holding up a picture of the six-year-old who died of cancer in 2017. The photo was taken during a match against the Sunderland football team, with… Continue reading Bradley Lowery: Man pleads guilty to taunting fans

Russell Brand, comedian and actor, is under investigation by Thames Valley Police over new allegations of harassment and stalking that came to light two weeks ago. The allegations come in the wake of reports and investigations linking Brand to several rape and sexual assault allegations. The Metropolitan Police has already confirmed that it has received… Continue reading Russell Brand: Thames Valley Police investigates allegations