UK News

UK Celebs

SINGER/SONGWRITER JODIE AYSHA REVEALS HER CHART-TOPPING HIT 'HEARTBROKEN' HAS TURNED INTO 18-YEAR LEGAL NIGHTMARE

In 2004, teenagers and young adults around the country were vibing to 'Heartbroken' by T2 ft Jodie Aysha. While still at school herself, Aysha wrote the lyrics inspired by her sister’s breakup. The song reached No.2 in the UK charts, remained in the Top 40 for 46 weeks, and even climbed into the top 10 of the US dance charts. For Aysha, the early success was surreal.‍

TOMMY ROBINSON ALLEGEDLY KNOCKS MAN UNCONSCIOUS AT ST PANCRAS

Police have opened a criminal investigation following footage published online showing far‑right activist Tommy Robinson pacing near an unconscious man at London’s St Pancras station. The victim received urgent medical attention and was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Authorities are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information.
Read more

MICHELLE AGYEMANG NAMED EURO 2025’S BEST YOUNG PLAYER

England forward Michelle Agyemang, 19, was named Best Young Player of Euro 2025 after scoring crucial equalisers in the quarter-final and semi-final, helping the Lionesses retain their title with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Spain, despite not starting a single match and playing just 138 minutes in total.
Read more

TWO BOYS WHO SMILED WHILE THEY KILLED KELYAN BOKASSA GIVEN LIFE SENTENCES

Two teenage boys who smiled whilst fatally stabbing 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa with machetes on a bus have been given life sentences. Earlier in their investigation, the suspects - who can't be named for legal reasons - ran from the crime scene. Police then took the unusual step of releasing images of the two teenagers sought in connection with the fatal attack on January 7. Bokassa was stabbed 27 times as he travelled on the 472 bus in Woolwich, South-East London.
Read more

DISABLED TEEN FOUND DEAD WITH HER MUM AT THEIR HOME "WOULD STILL BE ALIVE" IF 999 RESPONDED

47-year-old Cameroon-born mother Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and her 18-year-old daughter Loraine, who had Down Syndrome, were found dead in their Nottingham home months after calling emergency services for help. Alphonsine had previously been admitted to hospital days before her death as she was critically ill with very low iron levels. However, due to Alphosine’s disabled daughter Loraine being “entirely” dependent on her she was given a "pragmatic" hospital discharge on 28 January.
Read more

CARDIFF BUSINESSMAN JAILED FOR SELLING FAKE HALAL MEAT TO RESTAURANTS

Consumers across South Wales were unknowingly served non-halal chicken for years, as two men disguised their illegal meat operation under layers of false company names and forged documentation, undermining religious dietary standards and breaching public trust on a massive scale.
Read more

UK’S BIGGEST SEX FESTIVAL ‘SWINGATHON’ RETURNS WITH 1,000 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE

Over 1,000 thrill-seeking adults have taken over a quiet Lincolnshire village for this year’s Swingathon sex festival. Marketed as Britain’s biggest celebration of alternative intimacy, the three-day event features workshops, fetish demonstrations, themed parties and “play zones”, all under tight security. Local residents express mixed feelings as the usually tranquil area transforms into a haven of indulgence.
Read more

POLICE ANNOUNCE THEY WILL USE LIVE FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY AT NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL

The Metropolitan Police have announced that live facial recognition cameras will be used on the approach to and exit from this year's Notting Hill Carnival as part of extensive measures to cut crime. 
Read more

NEW SCHOOL LESSONS TO TACKLE MISOGYNY AND ONLINE TOXICITY FROM SEPTEMBER

Pupils across England will soon be taught how to challenge misogyny, recognise deepfake content, and resist harmful ideologies like incel culture under new government guidance aiming to address rising concerns among young people.
Read more

SCHOOL APOLOGISES AFTER STUDENT IS PUNISHED FOR WEARING UNION JACK DRESS ON CULTURE DAY

A school has issued an apology after a 12-year-old girl was sent home for wearing a Union Jack dress on Culture Celebration Day, despite being encouraged to wear traditional attire reflecting her heritage. Courtney Wright, a high-achieving Year 7 student, had planned to give a speech about British traditions but was instead removed from class and made to wait for her father. Her family said the dress was politicised unfairly, while others in cultural dress were allowed to participate. The school has since promised to review its policies and staff training.
Read more