Category: UK News

The timing of when to put up a Christmas tree often sparks as much debate as whether Yorkshire pudding should be included on the Christmas dinner plate. Some people prefer setting up their tree right after Bonfire Night, while others think waiting until Christmas Eve is more fitting. The majority, however, tend to choose a… Continue reading Christmas trees: How early is too early to buy one and will it last until Christmas?

After more than a decade marked by delays and significant leaks, the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 is now imminent. This installment continues the renowned series, known for its expansive open-world exploration and criminal gameplay, and is expected to set a new standard for Rockstar Games. Despite being the developer’s most ambitious… Continue reading Even Grand Theft Auto’s original creators haven’t been able to play GTA 6

Shortly after the tragic death of her 12-year-old son Keaton, who was fatally struck by a BMW traveling at 70mph in a hit-and-run incident in Coventry, Louise Slater found herself outside the residence of the suspected driver. She had been provided with the name and location of Aleksanders Dolars, the man believed responsible for the… Continue reading Keaton Slater’s parents’ fight to bring Latvian killer to UK

This week has seen a striking exposure of troubling issues within the television industry. On Monday, Russell Brand, a once-renowned entertainer, was sentenced to prison following convictions for rape and sexual assault. Within a day, David Walliams, known as an author and comedian, faced allegations of exploiting young women, prompting the Metropolitan Police to initiate… Continue reading Russell Brand, David Walliams and Married at First Sight: Is this a reckoning for TV?

By the close of Friday night’s live broadcast of Children In Need 2026, nearly £40 million had been collected. These funds are designated to support disadvantaged young people throughout the United Kingdom. A notable contribution came from BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans, who raised over £3.8 million. He achieved this by cycling nearly… Continue reading Children in Need 2026… in 90 seconds

Probation officers have voted against accepting a proposed 5% pay increase and plan to engage in industrial action, citing increased strain caused by a government program for early prisoner release. The union representing probation workers, Napo, decided to refuse overtime starting from 23 November and may escalate to strike action if it is deemed necessary.… Continue reading Probation officers to take industrial action over pay and early release scheme

The US Air Force reported it reacted to what was described as “suspected unauthorised drone activity” over RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on Friday evening. According to a spokesperson for the US Air Force, no damage or impact occurred to personnel, aircraft, or base infrastructure during the incident. Local residents from a nearby village mentioned hearing… Continue reading US Air Force says it responded to ‘suspected drones’ over RAF Lakenheath

Seventeen-year-old Rachel has been the primary carer for her younger brother Reuben, who is 13 and lives with autism and learning difficulties, for the past seven years. With both of their parents committed to long shifts in the NHS, Rachel often takes on the responsibility of looking after Reuben, particularly after school, on weekends, and… Continue reading How Children in Need is helping young people grow in confidence

The lead detective in the investigation into the Omagh bombing has told an inquiry that the individual responsible for transporting the bomb was likely acting as a dual agent for both the UK’s MI5 and the Irish police, the gardaí. Retired Chief Superintendent Norman Baxter provided testimony to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry, sharing his insights… Continue reading Omagh bomb carrier was an agent for MI5 and Garda, inquiry told

The Conservative Party has reached an agreement to compensate an artist after using his illustration of Andy Burnham without authorization, which led to a threatened lawsuit. Stanley Chow, the creator of the artwork, publicly shared on Facebook that the party had employed his image—one that Burnham himself has used on social media—without obtaining permission. After… Continue reading Conservative Party pays artist for Burnham images after legal threat