Category: UK News

Peter Sullivan has endured nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he insists he did not commit, yet he maintains a surprisingly hopeful outlook on life. Speaking for the first time since his release in May, Sullivan shared that he is eager to reconnect with normal activities, including attending a Liverpool football match at… Continue reading Peter Sullivan on 'different world' after 14,000 days in prison

Charities have raised concerns that victims of fraud are often let down by the criminal justice system, with new data revealing that only a small proportion of reported fraud cases result in prosecution. According to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, 1.2 million fraud incidents were recorded in England and Wales over the year leading up… Continue reading Fraud victims are being failed by justice system, warn charities

Each year as winter approaches, interest in methods to maintain good health intensifies. Supermarkets display an array of “immune-boosting” products, cold-water swimming groups see more participants, and social media is flooded with advice on avoiding seasonal illnesses. Yet, with so many purported ways to keep colds and flu away, questions remain about the real effectiveness… Continue reading Cold plunges and kombucha: Do winter wellness trends work?

The recent announcement of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepping down as the presenters of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing came as a shock to many, including the current contestants. Having hosted the show for 21 and 11 years respectively, their joint decision was revealed via an Instagram video, catching even the stars of the… Continue reading Strictly Blackpool week: Stars speak up about Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly leaving show

Saplings propagated from the Sycamore Gap tree, which was unlawfully cut down in September 2023 near Hadrian’s Wall, are set to be planted for the first time this weekend. The National Trust revealed that five of these young trees will be introduced in locations including Coventry, Staffordshire, Berkshire, Cambridge, and Strabane. Following this initial planting,… Continue reading First Sycamore Gap tree 'offsprings' to be planted

Several front pages on Saturday focus on the difficult position faced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding a proposed peace deal with Russia. The Daily Mail highlights this “agonising choice,” reporting that Ukraine has been given a deadline of Thursday to accept what it describes as a “humiliating peace deal,” with the headline noting that… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Trump turns the screw' and 'Farage's pal betrays Britain'

In the realm of aesthetic treatments, a surprising new trend has emerged involving facial injections derived from fish sperm DNA. While the concept might sound unusual, this innovative procedure utilizes tiny fragments of DNA called polynucleotides, extracted from trout or salmon sperm, rather than pure fish sperm itself. These polynucleotides are introduced into the skin… Continue reading Move over fillers – people are getting facial injections derived from fish sperm

A new UK clinical trial is being launched to evaluate the effects and safety of puberty-blocking medication for children and young people who question their gender identity. This initiative comes after the UK government banned the use of these drugs for gender-related treatments in minors last year due to concerns highlighted in a comprehensive review… Continue reading New puberty blockers clinical trial to begin after UK ban

At Sandelford Special School in Coleraine, County Londonderry, four mobile classrooms have been shut down once again due to ongoing issues such as leaks, mould, and fungal growth. This closure means that over 30 pupils attending the school now face the challenge of continued remote learning from home. These students have already experienced approximately a… Continue reading Special school classrooms closed over mould

Wesley Lloyd-Roberts first encountered ketamine while partying in Ibiza, a drug that ultimately led to severe health issues including incontinence. Upon returning to his hometown of Penmaenmawr, Gwynedd, he found that ketamine use had skyrocketed locally. According to data from the Betsi Cadwaladr health board area, ketamine-related visits to accident and emergency departments soared dramatically—rising… Continue reading Ketamine left me incontinent, says Gwynedd man who became addicted