March 15, 2017 UK Marine who killed wounded Taliban fighter gets murder conviction downgraded A Royal Marine who shot an injured Taliban fighter in Afghanistan has had his murder conviction downgraded to manslaughter.
March 14, 2017 Free speech under attack at UK colleges, report says Censorship on free speech and a culture that has become increasingly “PC” are not just phenomenon on campuses throughout the U.S. –across the pond, more than half of universities in the United Kingdom are experiencing the same “chilling” regulations.
March 14, 2017 Jack Russell terrier has a great time failing dog show course An excited Jack Russell terrier left commentators in stitches after he went “totally crazy” during an agility course at this year’s Crufts dog show in the U.K. The terrier named Olly was filmed competing in the agility arena of the world famous dog show with his handler Karen on Sunday.
March 13, 2017 Serial pickpocket jailed after 153rd offense After 153 strikes, a British serial thief dubbed by the media as the “Pickpocket Queen of Birmingham” is finally out.
March 13, 2017 Scotland's leader seeks new independence referendum Scotland's leader on Monday said that she would seek authority for a new independence referendum because Britain is dragging Scotland out of the European Union against its will.
March 8, 2017 Murder suspect on the run after he was freed from prison by mistake Cops have launched a manhunt for Michael Smith after he left the high security Maghaberry Prison near Lisburn, Northern Ireland on Tuesday, where he was being held.
March 1, 2017 UK House of Lords throws wrench in government's 'Brexit' plan Britain's unelected House of Lords on Wednesday handed the government a stinging -- though likely temporary -- defeat on its plans to leave the European Union, resolving that EU citizens should be promised the right to stay in the U.K. after it quits the bloc.
February 27, 2017 Ex-boyfriend pleads guilty to murder after searching '16 steps to kill' An ex-boyfriend pleaded guilty to murdering a department store worker and her colleague lover in a jealous rage after searching “16 steps to kill someone” online.
February 22, 2017 UK appoints 1st female Scotland Yard chief in 188 years Senior officer Cressida Dick was named the new commissioner of London's Metropolitan Police on Wednesday, the first woman to lead Scotland Yard in its 188-year history.
February 20, 2017 British man bludgeoned girlfriend before sleeping next to body, prosecutors say A British man bludgeoned his girlfriend to death with a lump hammer before spending the night sleeping next to her body in bed, a court has heard.
