Category: UK News

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the Prince of Wales will be present at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday in Oslo. In addition to the Prince of Wales attending on behalf of his father, King Charles, Princess Anne will also attend in a personal capacity.… Continue reading Prince William to attend King Harald's funeral in Norway

A 95-year-old war veteran recently experienced the thrill of driving once more, five years after losing his sight and having to surrender his driving licence. Jim Alison, from Abergavenny, took part in a special charity event at Llandow Circuit, located in the Vale of Glamorgan, designed to give people with disabilities the chance to get… Continue reading 'Fantastic' moment blind Abergavenny veteran, 95, drives again

Train services to and from Heathrow Airport were disrupted after a grass fire near the railway tracks caused significant delays and cancellations. The incident, which began shortly after 16:00 BST on Saturday, led to what National Rail described as “major disruption” expected to continue throughout the day. The fire resulted in an electricity supply failure… Continue reading Major disruption as grass fire hits Heathrow train links

Authorities have initiated an inquiry following the mysterious death of a child found in a woodland area. Emergency responders were alerted around 08:45 BST on Saturday after receiving reports that a child was in cardiac arrest near Strawberry Lane in Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire. Staffordshire Police confirmed that an air ambulance was deployed to assist at… Continue reading Police probe after child dies in woodland in Cheslyn Hay

A 25-year-old man from Scotland has been sentenced for his involvement in racially-driven violent disorder connected to the riots that took place in Belfast during the summer of 2024. Reece Dunnett, who hails from Dunfermline in Fife, admitted to charges related to rioting and criminal damage at Laganside Crown Court last Friday. The court handed… Continue reading Scottish man jailed for racially-motivated offences during Belfast riots

The government has announced plans for a centralized effort to combat the use of illegal number plates, aiming to disrupt organized crime groups and catch drivers who evade fines. This initiative will consolidate data and intelligence from various police forces across England to strengthen enforcement. Central to this effort is the establishment of the National… Continue reading New police team to crackdown on illegal number plates across England

King Charles and Queen Camilla were present among enthusiastic audiences at the Braemar Gathering in Royal Deeside, enjoying the traditional Highland games. This annual event, known for attracting visitors globally, takes place every year on the first Saturday of September. Its timing aligns with the monarch’s usual summer retreat at nearby Balmoral. Spectators at the… Continue reading King and Queen join Highland games fans at Braemar Gathering

Nigel Farage has admitted that during a discussion involving his former chief of staff and an undercover reporter, he “frankly wasn’t listening.” The conversation appeared to reveal a plan to channel foreign funds to Reform UK, raising significant concerns. Following the investigation, both Dan Jukes, Farage’s former chief of staff, and James Orr, the ex-head… Continue reading Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' in foreign donor talks

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced the launch of a voluntary redundancy scheme, marking a significant step in its efforts to recover from a severe cyber attack that halted production for over a month last year. The company highlighted the necessity of cutting around £1.7 billion in expenses over the next two years to better… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover confirms plans for voluntary job cuts

Over the past year, defections from other political parties have played a significant role in Reform’s expansion, notably attracting former Conservative cabinet members such as Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman. Alongside this, the party has made gains in recent elections, including local contests across England and devolved parliamentary elections in Wales and Scotland, contributing further… Continue reading Reform UK winded by donations row as insiders call for shift in approach