Category: UK News

The proposed Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE), which was envisioned as a rail-testing hub covering an area comparable to Gibraltar, has already cost taxpayers £70 million, yet construction has not commenced. Situated on the site of the former Nant Helen opencast coal mine near Ystradgynlais in Powys, Wales, the project was initially launched five… Continue reading Planned Powys rail centre not built despite £70m spend

A consumer group has highlighted a rising practice among supermarkets of offering a cheaper and less nutritious alternative to traditional tinned mackerel, labeling it an example of “skimpflation.” Major supplier Princes, along with Lidl, has begun replacing Atlantic mackerel with jack mackerel—an entirely different species—in their canned fish products. This change has been driven by… Continue reading 'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves

Authorities have blocked access to a street following a response to an incident at a residence in Armadale, West Lothian. The police were dispatched to the location on Harestanes Road during the late afternoon on Saturday. Upon arrival, officers established a cordon around the area. Forensic teams outfitted in hazmat suits and equipped with cameras… Continue reading Police seal off street after being called to incident in Armadale

Jeremy Thomas, the acclaimed producer known for films such as *The Last Emperor* and *Sexy Beast*, has passed away at the age of 77. According to a statement from his publicist, the British filmmaker died peacefully at his home in Oxfordshire on Friday, surrounded by family and close friends. Over a remarkable five-decade career, Thomas… Continue reading Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77

A yacht measuring 46 feet encountered serious trouble off the coast of Northern Ireland, resulting in a rescue operation that saved six individuals. The vessel, making its way from Oban in Scotland to Portugal, lost all power and steering after colliding with a fish farm in Red Bay amidst strong 60-knot winds. This incident left… Continue reading RNLI: Six people rescued after yacht gets tangled in fish farm

A man has been taken into custody following a police pursuit that ended after a bus was hijacked and subsequently stopped. The incident began when the bus driver was threatened at knifepoint by the individual, who then allowed the passengers to exit the vehicle. Despite this, the driver was forced to remain on board. Footage… Continue reading Bus driver threatened with knife as bus hijacked in Omagh and chased in police pursuit to Strabane

Recent protests in the city centre followed unrest that occurred on 6 September, when police had to intervene at Eastney Marina. During that event, hundreds of demonstrators blocked roads to prevent coaches transporting 120 migrants, who had crossed the Channel in a dinghy, from leaving the city. On Saturday, around 500 anti-migrant protesters gathered outside… Continue reading Rival protests in Portsmouth as face masks banned

In a gripping conclusion to the Third Rothesay Test at Edgbaston, England overcame a significant challenge to claim victory by eight wickets, securing a 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan. After being set a target of 130 runs on the fourth day, England found themselves in early trouble as they lost two wickets in the opening… Continue reading England vs Pakistan: Joe Root and Jordan Cox come through scare to win third Test and 3-0 sweep

Police have identified an elderly woman whose death has led to a murder inquiry. Thames Valley Police confirmed that Jill Gant, aged 88, was discovered deceased at a residence on Appleford Drive in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The incident occurred around 14:20 BST on Thursday afternoon. Following the discovery, officers have been providing support to Ms. Gant’s… Continue reading Woman found dead in Abingdon named by police as Jill Gant, 88

Reform UK has recently received two substantial donations of £36 million each within a span of two days. The second contribution came from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne, who revealed that he matched the record-breaking sum announced late on Friday. In an article for the Telegraph, Harborne attributed his generosity to a “competitive spirit,” which motivated… Continue reading Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record