Four people have appeared in court over the death of a baby girl in Sheffield. Police found the newborn at a house in Holywell Heights, Wincobank, on Sunday. The baby, known as Baby S in court, had suffered multiple stab wounds. Andrea Skopova, 20, appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court. Peter Horvath, 19, Nina Horvathova, 37,… Continue reading Baby girl’s murder: Four appear in court
London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has been convicted and fined after the DVLA accused him of failing to tax a 24-year-old Nissan Micra. Khan’s team says the case resulted from a scam. They insist the mayor did not own the vehicle. A magistrate convicted the 55-year-old Labour politician last month through the Single Justice Procedure.… Continue reading Sadiq Khan Scam Linked to Untaxed Car Conviction
Burnham Returns to the Commons Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing for one of the most important moments of his political career as Parliament returns on Tuesday. Burnham became prime minister six weeks ago. However, Parliament went into its summer break soon after his arrival at Downing Street. That gave the new government time to… Continue reading Andy Burnham Parliament: PM faces first major test
A foil balloon fire has been identified as the likely cause of a blaze that destroyed homes in Kenninghall, Norfolk, earlier this month. UK Power Networks (UKPN) said an independent forensic investigation linked the fire to a foil-coated helium balloon that came into contact with overhead power lines. The investigation found debris on equipment attached… Continue reading Foil balloon blamed for fire that destroyed homes
devastation after a falling sign injured seven people and killed a 41-year-old man. Sussex Police said emergency services responded to the incident at Wiston Park, near Steyning, at around 15:38 BST on Friday. Police later confirmed that a 41-year-old man from Eastbourne, East Sussex, died at the scene. The incident happened on the opening day… Continue reading Christian Festival Death: Man Dies After Sign Falls
Four men have pleaded guilty over an arson attack that destroyed four Jewish community ambulances and caused around £1 million in damage in north-west London. Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, Judex Atshatshi, 18, and Saif Ali, 18, entered guilty pleas at the Old Bailey. The men admitted a charge of destroying or damaging property… Continue reading Hatzola Ambulance Arson: Four Men Plead Guilty in London
Search Continues for British Nationals Families of British nationals missing in Nepal are travelling to the country as rescue teams continue their search. The effort follows devastating floods and landslides near the Nepal-Tibet border. Nepalese authorities say hundreds of tourists remain missing after the disaster. At least 538 people have died. Several British citizens remain… Continue reading 33 British Nationals Missing in Nepal as Flood Search Continues
British soldiers could soon use powered paragliders to travel deep behind enemy lines, under a new £6 million defence programme aimed at giving UK forces greater mobility and flexibility. The backpack-sized machines could allow troops from the Royal Marines and Parachute Regiment to reach hostile areas without relying on traditional aircraft. The powered gliders can… Continue reading British Troops Could Soon Fly 200 Miles Behind Enemy Lines
The number of asylum seekers in UK hotels has fallen by half in a year, according to new Home Office figures, as the government works to reduce the use of temporary accommodation. More than 32,000 asylum seekers were staying in hotels in June 2025. By June 2026, that figure had dropped to just over 16,000.… Continue reading Asylum Seekers in UK Hotels Halve in One Year, Data Shows
Burnham plans UK nations summit Andy Burnham has announced plans for a UK nations summit in October, bringing together the leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to discuss ways to strengthen the economy. The announcement came during Burnham’s first official visit to Wales. He visited the Tata steelworks in Port Talbot, where he met… Continue reading UK nations summit: Burnham brings leaders together
