Category: UK News

Edward Stourton, a distinguished broadcaster and journalist whose career extended over more than four decades, including ten years on Radio 4’s Today programme, has passed away at the age of 68. The BBC announced that Stourton, diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014, died on Saturday in the presence of his family. Despite the illness, which… Continue reading Edward Stourton: Broadcaster and journalist dies aged 68

Residents in Pontycymer, Bridgend County, are facing potential legal action if they do not pay significant costs to fix a leaking water pipe located outside their homes. Five households in the area have been informed by Welsh Water that the leak, originating from a shared pipe supplying their properties, must be repaired at their own… Continue reading Welsh Water tells Pontycymer residents to pay £7,000 to fix water pipe leak

Kathryn Strain, a member of the Chunky Dunkers sea swimming group based in Donaghadee, has observed an increase in visitors arriving from cruise ships who venture into Belfast and then make their way to the town. She noted to BBC News NI that it is common to overhear tourists remarking, “oh, that’s where the police… Continue reading Hope Street: The small seaside town winning big from TV tourism

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have engineered a novel 3D-printed flow battery that holds promise for significantly advancing the pursuit of net zero emissions. Flow batteries play a crucial role in renewable energy systems by storing excess energy generated from wind and solar sources for later use during periods of low generation. Traditionally, these batteries… Continue reading Renewable energy: QUB flow battery breakthrough

Most newspapers have concentrated their coverage on two main events: the imminent appointment of Andy Burnham as the UK prime minister on Monday, and Spain’s triumph over Argentina in the World Cup final. The Daily Telegraph showcases an image of Spain’s victorious team celebrating with their medals and the prestigious World Cup trophy. Alongside this,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham's new era' and 'Viva España!'

By midday today, the United Kingdom will witness its fifth prime minister within just four years—a statement that encapsulates the current volatility of British politics more succinctly than any other. Since the summer of 2022, after Boris Johnson’s tenure was drawing to a close but he remained in office, the country has seen the leadership… Continue reading Burnham is fifth PM in four years – now he'll try to buck the trend

A significant number of parents could be eligible to receive an additional £27 each week if they complete the necessary paperwork soon after their baby’s birth. Child benefit is a government allowance meant to support families with the costs of raising children. Currently, it provides £27.05 per week for the first child, and £17.90 per… Continue reading Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check

At the age of 32, Sofia experienced firsthand the emotional rollercoaster that can come with monitoring early pregnancy through wearable technology. After two miscarriages, both of which she noticed through changes in her Oura ring data, she finally carried a pregnancy to term and now has a five-month-old son. Early in her first pregnancy last… Continue reading My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did

The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has announced plans to engage an independent external body to create a confidential channel for individuals to share any information related to Jeffrey Donaldson’s time within the party. This decision follows the revelation last month that Donaldson was convicted on 18 counts of sexual abuse, including one count of rape,… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson: Ulster Unionists to establish independent process for sharing information

Helen and Lee Draper from Pontypool, Torfaen, have experienced a heartbreaking loss after their daughter Meg, an 18-year-old university student, passed away from meningitis B (MenB) just five weeks into her studies at the University of Bournemouth. Their tragic experience has given new weight to recent changes in vaccine recommendations. Official guidance now advises that… Continue reading MenB vaccine rollout will save others, say Torfaen parents of teen who died