Category: UK News

French authorities reported that over 150 migrants were rescued after a small boat attempting to cross the English Channel caught fire on Tuesday morning. The vessel’s engine caught fire during the crossing effort, prompting a rapid rescue operation. A total of 157 people were saved and transported to Boulogne-sur-Mer port, with no injuries or fatalities… Continue reading More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel

Animal rights campaigners are calling on the coastal town of Aberaeron to rethink its traditional end-of-season event. Instead of the yearly mackerel festival, they suggest celebrating the modest cabbage in a fresh, plant-based alternative. The current festival is described as “a light-hearted funeral” dedicated to the mackerel, a fast-swimming fish that is central to the… Continue reading Peta wants Aberaeron Mackerel Fiesta to celebrate cabbage instead

The initial successful effort to reintroduce the birds took place in 1975 on the Isle of Rum, situated in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides. Since then, numerous reintroduction initiatives have been launched, though their return has occasionally met with resistance. Not all local communities have welcomed the birds, particularly some Scottish farmers who claim significant financial losses… Continue reading White-tailed eagles released onto Exmoor National Park

Tributes have poured in following the passing of comedian Jimmy Cricket, who died on Monday at the age of 80 after a brief illness. Renowned for his distinctive look including wellington boots, a battered bowler hat, and his memorable catchphrases, Cricket was celebrated by those closest to him as an inspirational figure. His son, Father… Continue reading Jimmy Cricket: Son leads tributes to comedian

Over 148,000 individuals across Scotland will be receiving their exam results today, starting from 08:00. These results cover a range of qualifications including Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers, and Skills for Work Awards. The exams process is now overseen by Qualifications Scotland, the new body that replaced the SQA following several controversies in previous years. Support… Continue reading Scottish exam results day 2026: What time will grades come out?

Over 1,300 individuals, ranging in age from 17 to 80, are volunteering their time without pay this week at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, also known as the Music Festival of Ireland. Easily recognizable by their bright yellow bucket hats and matching yellow T-shirts, these volunteers will be positioned throughout the city center to offer assistance,… Continue reading Meet the Fleadh volunteers keeping the festival flowing

Rod Liddle, a well-known newspaper columnist and broadcaster, has passed away at the age of 66 following a brief illness. His children honored him as the guiding force behind their understanding of how to lead an extraordinary life. Rebekah Brooks, CEO of News UK, also paid tribute to Liddle, describing him as an unparalleled presence… Continue reading Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66

Fourteen-year-old Amelia chose to stop drinking water at school to avoid having to use the toilet during lessons, fearing disciplinary repercussions. This decision came after Camborne Science and International Academy in Cornwall, where she is a pupil, implemented strict rules restricting toilet visits during class time. These policies were part of a broader set of… Continue reading How parents and pupils took on 'cruel', 'authoritarian' schools – and won

Breast cancer remains a significant cause of mortality among women under the age of 50 in the UK. Although roughly one in seven women are diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives, only a small fraction—between 5% and 10%—of these cases are attributable to inherited genetic factors. The vast majority of breast… Continue reading Breast cancer checks missing lots of at risk younger women, says study

The mother of PC Andrew Harper has expressed her heartbreak after the government revised its early release scheme for prisoners, leaving two of her son’s killers still eligible for early parole. PC Harper was tragically killed in 2019 when he was dragged by a vehicle fleeing the scene of a quad bike theft in Berkshire.… Continue reading PC Harper's mother 'devastated' his killers set for early release under revised plans