Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
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A man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for stabbing a burglar to death after seeing him break into his home. The attack was initiated by Karl Townsend, 32, who was cleared of murdering Jordan Brophy, 31, but was convicted of manslaughter, on Thursday, August 1, according to…
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A fan has been left "covered in blood" at the Commonwealth Games after cyclist Matt Walls crashed into the crowd during the final lap of the men's 15km scratch race. Another terrifying crash happened at the Games on Sunday (July 31) afternoon that saw Walls, 24, fly over the barrier…
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New footage has emerged on social media of the latest incident involving the Queen's guard. Two days ago, a tourist got the fright of her life after an armed member of the Queen's Guard roared at her for coming too close and touching his horse. TikTok user - who goes…
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A British tourist was killed by a helicopter's rear rotor during a family vacation in Greece. Jack Fenton, 22, died in the tragic accident on Monday evening (July 25) after exiting the aircraft at a private airport in Spata, Athens. According to reports, Fenton was with three other tourists, including…
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A man who slit his wife’s throat "in an act of love" as part of a failed suicide pact has been found not guilty of murder. Graham Mansfield, 73, from Hale, Manchester, was given a suspended sentence of two years after he was cleared of murder but found guilty of…
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Thrillseekers at a UK theme park found themselves taking longer than expected to reach the bottom of a ride yesterday. The unlucky group of visitors had to walk down from the top of the 180ft roller coast after it malfunctioned midway through. Yesterday (July 20) was the hottest day on…
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A vegan Subway employee has won a $15,000 harassment claim after she says she was taunted by her employer. Per the Metro, Kady Reilly, who worked at the Subway in the petrol station shop in Glasgow, Scotland, revealed that her boss, Himanshu Lahar, would make demeaning comments about her appearance.…
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A bank robber pulled off the perfect heist last week when he convinced staff to willingly hand over more than $175,000 in cash without so much as raising his voice. Posing as a G4S security guard, the smooth criminal approached a Santander bank in south London and told them he…
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The UK's Network Rail has shared images of a train track engulfed in flames as the nation battles a sweltering heatwave. As reported by Metro, Network Rail believes that "very dry" beams could be to blame for the blaze, after potentially igniting as the result of a "stray spark". It…
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Boris Johnson has resigned as the leader of the Conservative Party. BBC News reports that Johnson will resign eventually as UK Prime Minister, but that he will continue to serve as PM until the autumn, when a new Tory leader will be chosen. In his leaving address outside of number…
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Boris Johnson is set to resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason has stated. Per BBC News, Johnson is expected to make a public address later today in order to officially announce his resignation as the leader of the Conservative party and as Prime…
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Prince Andrew is said to be "the next target" for investigation by US authorities, according to Virginia Giuffre's lawyer. The attorney's remarks come after Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday for her crimes related to sex trafficking. Per BBC News, the 60-year-old former socialite's after…
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Deborah James has passed away at the age of 40. The presenter and campaigner had spent the last few weeks receiving end-of-life care for bowel cancer at home. On Tuesday, in a statement shared to Instagram, her family said: "Dame Deborah James. "We are deeply saddened to announce the death…
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A BBC news reporter has been showered with praise by viewers after she reported the death of her friend and co-host live on air. On Saturday, BBC News reported that journalist Harry Gration had passed away suddenly at the age of 71. A legend in UK broadcasting boasting a 40-year…
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The Royal Family has released a new portrait of Prince William and his children to mark this year's Father's Day. The adorable photo shows a beaming Duke of Cambridge posing alongside his three children - eight-year-old Prince George, seven year-old Princess Charlotte, and four-year-old Prince Louis - during a family…
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The United Kingdom has been asked to host The Eurovision Song Contest in 2023. The decision comes after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced "with deep regret" that it would not be possible to host the event in Ukraine, despite the nation winning this year's contest. Ukraine won the event…
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Yesterday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released their first portrait of daughter Lilibet in honor of the youngster's first birthday. Parents Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were visiting the United Kingdom over the weekend to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee - but fortunately had time to host an…
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Over the weekend, members of the British Royal family came together to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. There was an array of pageants and events put on across the UK to mark 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne, with millions taking part to celebrate Her Majesty's…
