Category: UK News

The UK government has announced plans to introduce certain age or functionality restrictions on social media use for individuals under 16, even if it does not implement a full ban. Education Minister Olivia Bailey indicated that while the government is still consulting on the best approach, it is legally committed to taking action following this… Continue reading Social media: Minister promises 'some form' of restrictions for under-16s

A fresh attempt has been made to pass legislation aimed at banning the hunting of wild animals using dogs in Northern Ireland, a practice currently allowed only in this part of the UK. This new bill has been brought forward by John Blair of the Alliance Party, five years after a similar proposal was rejected… Continue reading Fox hunting: Bid to ban the practice begins again at Stormont

Clair Roberts, a runner from Milton Keynes, proudly completed the London Marathon, finishing in last place with a time of 12 hours and 16 minutes. Despite crossing the finish line just before midnight at an alternative endpoint in St James’s Park designated for those exceeding eight hours, she described the experience as a “huge privilege.”… Continue reading London Marathon final finisher says race was a huge privilege

Kirsty Parsons first noticed something was wrong when she observed how her husband Jim walked across an airport car park. Despite it being a dreadful, windy day, Jim seemed unusually relaxed, strolling slowly with hands in his pockets and no arm movement—what Kirsty later recognized as the distinctive “Parkinson’s walk.” At just 44 years old,… Continue reading 'My husband finally got full time care – he died a week later'

A British tourist tragically lost his life in a regional town in Australia after being stabbed by a stranger, who has since been deemed mentally unfit to stand trial. Royce Mallett, a father of two from County Durham, suffered a fatal chest wound in the incident that occurred on 8 July 2024 in a motel… Continue reading Man who murdered UK dad in Australia declared mentally unfit for trial

Official figures reveal a notable increase in the number of domestic abuse victims who have died by suicide in England and Wales. In the year leading up to March 2025, approximately 150 such suicides were reported, compared to 98 in the previous year. These statistics were provided by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), which… Continue reading Figures show rise in suicides after domestic abuse

Nearly two years ago, a significant and poignant discovery was made during renovation work on a Victorian-era building on Fore Bondgate in Bishop Auckland. Beneath the floorboards, workers uncovered the skeleton of a baby wrapped carefully in a newspaper dated Sunday 19 June 1910. The infant was bound with a brown twine around the neck,… Continue reading Funeral for Bishop Auckland mystery baby found beneath floor

A high-pressure system that has been responsible for relatively dry conditions over the past week remains near the UK. Despite this, a region of cold air situated high in the atmosphere has been drifting overhead, resulting in some instability. This has led to the formation of shower clouds in various areas. These showers are expected… Continue reading UK weather: showers at first but sun and 24C temperatures due this week

King Charles and Queen Camilla have embarked on a four-day state visit to the United States, marking the first such visit since Queen Elizabeth II’s trip in 2007. Their arrival at Andrews military airbase in Maryland was followed by a warm welcome at the White House from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.… Continue reading King to defend ‘democratic values’ as US state visit begins

Rongmala became a landlord by circumstance after her disabilities made it impossible for her to live independently. Moving in with her children, she chose to rent out her maisonette in south London to maintain some income. However, last year her tenant stopped paying rent, accumulating arrears that now total around £15,000. Despite sending an eviction… Continue reading Renters’ Rights Act: My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property