Category: UK News

Dr Jess Neumann, an associate professor at the University of Reading, has observed that while some browning of grass during summer is typical, this year stands out due to the extensive areas of dry grass across parks, lawns, and gardens. According to Neumann, British plants lack the adaptations necessary to withstand prolonged periods of drought… Continue reading UK heatwaves: Satellite images show how UK landscape has changed

UK rapper and YouTube personality Yung Filly, born Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has been acquitted of raping a fan following a nightclub performance in Australia earlier this year. The incident allegedly took place in a hotel room in Hillarys, a coastal area near Perth, after Barrientos had performed. The woman involved was 20 years old… Continue reading UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a significant shift in the distribution of tax revenue, proposing to give all English city region mayors a share of income tax for the first time. This move is part of Burnham’s wider agenda to decentralize power from Westminster and empower local leaders. In addition to income tax revenue,… Continue reading Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

Tragically, four individuals lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel overnight, coinciding with the busiest day of small-boat crossings so far this year, which saw 752 people arrive in the UK. The first fatality occurred late Wednesday off France’s northern coast when a vessel capsized near Hardelot. Among those injured was a… Continue reading Four people die after busiest day for small-boat crossings this year

The Daily Telegraph has published an exclusive report revealing that Labour plans to increase council tax by £18 billion. According to the figures obtained by the newspaper, the total amount collected from council tax nationwide is projected to rise by 43% by the year 2030, reaching £58.8 billion annually. This significant hike is expected to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Cruel summer' and 'Football's staying home'

At just 16 years old, Lucas found himself in trouble for hacking into his school’s computer systems on two occasions. Motivated by curiosity and a desire to access games and blocked websites, he began experimenting with programming and even dismantled a computer tower at home to examine its components. Reflecting on his actions, Lucas shared… Continue reading Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good

After months of anticipation, the vision of a perfect summer break finally comes into focus: lounging under the sun with a book in one hand and a refreshing drink in the other. The only obstacle between you and this idyllic scene is the last-minute rush to the airport, train station, or enduring a lengthy car… Continue reading What your summer reading list says about you

In the face of ongoing cost-of-living challenges, an increasing number of people in the UK are turning to property guardianship as a way to secure affordable housing. This arrangement involves living in vacant residential or commercial buildings—such as disused care homes, pubs, or banks—to safeguard the properties against squatters, vandalism, and deterioration. Typically, property guardians… Continue reading 'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around

An investigation is currently underway following an incident where 51 cattle were shot and killed in a field, with the event visible to the surrounding public. This cull occurred last month on land near Fivemiletown in County Tyrone and was conducted by the Humane Slaughter Team of the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs… Continue reading Filemiletown: Review into 'wild west' style shooting of more than 50 cattle

An international team of ten climbers, led by the well-known Nepalese former Royal Marine Nirmal Purja, is currently feared missing following an avalanche on Broad Peak, a mountain in Pakistan that stands at 8,047 meters and ranks among the world’s tallest. The incident reportedly occurred around midday on Thursday in the Karakoram mountain range, according… Continue reading Nirmal Purja: Ex-Royal Marine among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche in Pakistan