Category: UK News

The renowned luxury department store Harvey Nichols has been acquired by the Frasers Group, the company owned by Mike Ashley, also known for Sports Direct. This acquisition includes the six physical Harvey Nichols locations, among them the flagship store in Knightsbridge, along with the international franchise operations. Alongside these physical stores, the purchase covers the… Continue reading Harvey Nichols bought by Sports Direct owner

A 102-year-old man has passed away following an alleged assault at a pub in south Wales. Phillip Ormerod, a resident of Cwmbran, Torfaen, was hospitalized in critical condition after the incident that took place on August 1st at the Crow’s Nest pub in the town. Gwent Police announced on Thursday that Mr. Ormerod has died… Continue reading Cwmbran man, 102, dies after alleged assault at Crow's Nest pub

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, has publicly defended the investigation undertaken by the force in relation to Simon Levy, who was convicted of murdering two women and sexually assaulting a third. Levy, who was on bail and under police supervision at the time, killed Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo in March 2025 and Sheryl Wilkins five… Continue reading Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murders

Concerns have been raised over the dangers posed by refuse fires caused by the improper disposal of batteries and electrical devices in household waste. Chris Mitchell, a convener for the GMB union, spoke out after an incident in Glasgow city centre where a bin lorry crew had to dump burning rubbish onto the street. This… Continue reading Binning batteries can start fires and put lives at risk, says union boss

The UK economy experienced growth between April and June, buoyed by favorable summer weather and sporting events, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a 0.4% expansion during this period, a pace that matched market predictions but was slightly below the 0.6% increase seen in the opening months of the year.… Continue reading UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead

A man passed away in hospital several days after a suspected gas explosion occurred at a bungalow. The incident took place at 09:45 BST on Sunday at a property located on Cobb Hall Road in Newton Longville, a village close to Milton Keynes. The explosion caused the complete destruction of the home. According to Thames… Continue reading Man dies days after explosion at Newton Longville bungalow

On Thursday 13 August at 08:00 BST, hundreds of thousands of students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland received their A-level, T-level, and BTec results. Alongside these announcements, students who have applied to university were able to check their application status as the Ucas Hub updated simultaneously. This update provided clarity on admissions outcomes following… Continue reading Results, appeals and resits – what to do if your A-levels don't go to plan

Clementine Wade, an education consultant and content creator, offers practical advice for students preparing for clearing. She recommends that students map out all the potential results they might receive and plan alternatives accordingly. For instance, depending on the grades achieved and places available, a student might consider studying physics at Sussex if they achieve AAA,… Continue reading How to get the most out of university clearing on results day

A large fire broke out, affecting five bungalows in south Wales and leading to the evacuation of nearby residents. The incident occurred on Hazlewood Road in Newbridge, within Caerphilly county, on Wednesday afternoon. Thankfully, there have been no reports of injuries connected to the blaze. Following the fire, those displaced were relocated to a nearby… Continue reading Newbridge fire affects five homes in Caerphilly county

Gail Roberts, who was compelled to relinquish her home to accommodate the expansion of the A38 dual-carriageway—a project now paused—has condemned the initiative as a “criminal waste of taxpayers’ money.” Roberts was the final resident remaining on Queensway in Derby after compulsory purchase orders were issued for 15 properties to clear the way for the… Continue reading I lost my lovely home to A38 road scheme – then it got shelved