Reform UK Hires Vetting Officer After Councillor Scandals
Reform UK is hiring a vetting officer after losing 22 councillors in two weeks due to racist social media posts. The role pays £32,000-£40,000 and involves background checks.
Category : Politics
Transport Secretary Backs Burnham in Makerfield By-Election
Heidi Alexander supports Andy Burnham in the crucial by-election, criticizing Reform UK's 'toxic' politics as Labour fights to retain the seat amid leadership turmoil.
Fundraiser for Sisters Found Dead at Brighton Beach
A GoFundMe page has raised over £3,000 for the funeral costs of three sisters from Uxbridge whose bodies were recovered off Brighton beach.
Hannah Spencer: MPs groaned at my drinking challenge
Green MP Hannah Spencer recounts her PMQs experience challenging MPs' drinking habits, facing jeers and hostility, and calls for a sober Parliament to restore trust.
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Mother Guilty of Murdering Baby, Bought Lottery Ticket Before Hospital
Sarah Ngaba fractured her baby's skull, causing death from infection two years later. She bathed and bought a lottery ticket before taking Eliza to hospital.
UK Student Societies Tied to Iranian Recruitment Hub
A Metro investigation reveals a network of UK student societies collaborating with PressTV, an Iranian-backed broadcaster accused of intelligence recruitment, sparking fears of radicalization on campuses.
Teen Rapists Spared Jail to Avoid Criminalising Them
Three teenagers who raped two young girls in separate attacks were spared jail to avoid criminalising them, a judge ruled. Victims described ruined lives.
Free Bus Travel for Kids in England This August
Children aged 5-15 in England can enjoy free unlimited bus travel throughout August 2026. No registration needed. Part of £100m cost-of-living relief.
Lipreader reveals sweet Trump-Melania exchange
A lipreader reveals a tender moment between Donald and Melania Trump at the Congressional Picnic, showing a united front after reports of tension.
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Russian Jets Intercept Unarmed RAF Aircraft Over Black Sea
Two Russian Su-35 and Su-27 jets repeatedly intercepted an unarmed RAF Rivet Joint aircraft over the Black Sea, triggering emergency systems and flying within six meters.
Bromley Council Reveals 2026/27 Road Resurfacing Plans
Bromley Council has published its 2026/27 highway maintenance programme, detailing roads to be resurfaced, including A223, Burnt Ash Lane, and 30+ others, funded by £2.25m council capital and £3.77m DfT grant.
Rachel Reeves' Summer Savings: 4 Key Measures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a targeted cost-of-living package including VAT cuts on attractions and kids' meals, free bus travel for children, food tariff cuts, and funding via energy company taxes.
Queen Elizabeth Pushed for Prince Andrew as Trade Envoy
Newly released government documents reveal Queen Elizabeth was 'very keen' for Prince Andrew to become a UK trade envoy, a role he held for a decade before controversy.
Trump says could run for Israel PM before tense Netanyahu call
Donald Trump bragged about potentially running for prime minister in Israel before a tense phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the war in Iran and Hezbollah.
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CIA Scientist: Four Alien Species Found in Crashed UFOs
Dr. Hal Puthoff, ex-CIA scientist, says US government secretly knows of four alien types linked to crashed UFOs: Grays, Nordics, Insectoids, and Reptilians.
West London charity Nova faces closure without £100k
Nova, a grassroots charity in North Kensington supporting over 2,000 vulnerable people, needs £100,000 in two months or faces closure due to funding loss and rising costs.
Seagull Poops on King Charles; Queen Pours Pint in NI
King Charles was hit by seagull droppings during a visit to Newcastle, Northern Ireland, while Queen Camilla poured a pint of Guinness at a pub in Royal Hillsborough.
Katie Price's Family 'Thrilled' Lee Andrews Vanished
Katie Price's family is relieved her husband Lee Andrews has disappeared, hoping he stays away. They fear he may profit from her until divorce is finalized.
Springsteen Reignites Trump Feud with Perfect Jab on Colbert
Bruce Springsteen performed on Stephen Colbert's penultimate Late Show, taking aim at Donald Trump and CBS owners over the show's cancellation.
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Radio Caroline Apologises for Announcing King Charles' Death
Radio Caroline accidentally announced King Charles III's death due to a computer error, playing God Save The King before apologising.
London Tube and TfL Shutdowns for Bank Holiday Weekend
Five TfL lines will partially close over the spring bank holiday due to track and maintenance work. Check closures for District, Piccadilly, Overground, and DLR.
UK Net Migration Falls to Century Low, Public Still Thinks Up
Net migration to the UK dropped to 171,000 in the year to March 2026, a near 50% decline, yet only 16% of the public correctly perceives this decrease, while 49% believe it has risen.
Trump Checks Cadets' Muscles at Coast Guard Graduation
Donald Trump invited top cadets on stage, felt their muscles, and made remarks about their fitness during a Coast Guard Academy commencement speech.
Ex-Cop Spared Jail After Rottweilers Attack Toddler
A retired police officer received a suspended sentence after his two rottweilers attacked a two-year-old girl in Raphael Park, East London, leaving her with puncture wounds.
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Emmerdale Leaks Kyle Winchester as Fire-Starter in Credits
Emmerdale has accidentally confirmed Kyle Winchester as the arsonist setting fires on Robert Sugden's farmland, revealed through end credits order of appearance.
Children Too Tired to Learn from Late-Night Scrolling, MPs Warn
A cross-party committee warns that children are arriving at school exhausted from infinite scrolling, calling for a social media ban for under-16s and stricter regulations.
HS2 Costs Balloon in Cartoonist's Financial Farce
A cartoon by Martin Rowson criticizes the spiralling costs of the HS2 rail project, highlighting government mismanagement and financial waste.
Progressive Chris Rabb Wins PA Primary in Victory for Left
Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district, defeating Sharif Street and Ala Stanford in a race seen as a test of progressive momentum.
Deportation Flight Halted After Suicide Attempt
A deportation flight for an asylum seeker was cancelled after he attempted suicide on board. The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of vulnerable migrants in the UK.
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Xi and Putin's Power Shift: From Best Friends to Unequal Allies
As Russia's war in Ukraine deepens its reliance on China, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin's relationship faces a power imbalance. Western leaders' thaw with Beijing adds complexity.
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