Category: UK News

Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow on suspicion of inciting violence over trans posts

Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow on suspicion of inciting violence with social media posts about transgender people. The Metropolitan Police detained him after he landed from Arizona. He was taken to hospital during questioning due to high blood pressure, then released on bail with a condition banning him from posting on X. The case has triggered a political row over policing and free speech.

Anti-Immigration Protests Sweep UK as Far-Right Targets Asylum Hotels After Court Ruling

A High Court ruling that backed Epping Forest’s bid to shut an asylum hotel has sparked a surge of anti-immigration protests across UK towns and cities. Far-right groups rallied outside hotels in Bristol, Leicester, Newcastle, Liverpool and more, while counter-protesters were often outnumbered. Reform UK amplified the action as it leads polls. Ministers vow to end hotel use by 2029, but an appeal is underway.

Park Hotel Diss: No sign of public reopening as council escalates fight over asylum use

There’s no confirmed plan to refurbish or reopen the Park Hotel in Diss to the public. Instead, a dispute has escalated after South Norfolk Council moved to block a Home Office plan to switch the hotel from housing families to single adult asylum seekers. The council has issued an enforcement notice and warned it could use a Temporary Stop Notice. The owner says the hotel could close if the plan goes ahead.

Epping Hotel Migrant Ban Sparks National Debate and Cheers from Local Parents

A High Court decision to block asylum seekers from being housed at the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, is winning applause from local parents and sparking new discussions about the government's migrant policies in towns across the UK.

Lotto and Thunderball Results: Jackpot Numbers and Prize Breakdowns for April 12, 2025

On April 12, 2025, the National Lottery's Lotto jackpot of £4 million went unclaimed, while three Thunderball players took home £5,000 each. Over 152,000 Thunderball winners shared prizes, with total payouts reaching £867,874. Here’s a full look at the winning numbers and payouts.

King’s Cross Station Evacuated: Suspicious Item Sparks Chaos and Major Arrest

A suspicious item led to a dramatic evacuation at London's King’s Cross station during rush hour, halting travel and prompting a man’s arrest. The disruption affected key rail routes and threw thousands of commuters into confusion as emergency teams swept the busy hub.