Category: UK News

At the heart of Liverpool, St Johns Shopping Centre is home to some unexpected residents that are drawing attention: thousands of bees buzzing away in discreet rooftop hives. Over recent years, these insects have become an integral, yet lesser-known, part of the shopping centre’s environment. In fact, several members of the centre’s staff have even… Continue reading Bees create a buzz at Liverpool St Johns Shopping Centre

The father of Dale Martin, also known as DJ, has described the experience of the trial following his son’s fatal attack as nothing short of “hell.” Dale was violently dragged from a car in Derby in June 2025 and suffered multiple stab wounds and slashes. On Friday, one individual was handed a life sentence with… Continue reading Dale Martin: Derby father of murder victim says trial was 'hell'

Firefighters were called to rescue a man from a house that suffered partial collapse after a vehicle crashed into it. The incident occurred shortly before 11:00 PM BST on Friday at a property located on Ninefields in Waltham Abbey, Essex, prompting a response from police officers, paramedics, and fire crews. When emergency services arrived at… Continue reading Man rescued after car crashes into house in Waltham Abbey

Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has been prompted to reassess certain collaborations with Chinese entities following a cautionary alert from the UK’s domestic security agency, MI5. In an uncommon intervention, MI5 warned academic institutions that they might have inadvertently supported Chinese espionage activities through their research partnerships. The agency identified the China General Technology Research Institute… Continue reading MI5: Queen's University Belfast staff asked to review some partnerships with China

The Green Party has recently passed a motion classifying Zionism as a form of racism, a decision that has sparked significant disagreement among the party’s senior leadership. Notably, the party’s joint deputy leaders have expressed conflicting views on the matter: Mothin Ali supports the motion, while Rachel Millward has criticized its phrasing as “problematic.” The… Continue reading Green Party members back 'Zionism is racism' conference motion

The family of a teenager who lost his life in a car accident near Stirling two years ago has decided to pursue a civil lawsuit against the driver involved, despite his earlier acquittal in a criminal case. Kyle Marshall, aged 19, and 17-year-old Jayden McConnell died in a collision in March 2024, when the car… Continue reading Family of teenager killed in crash to sue acquitted driver

Elfyn Evans has secured his first World Rally Championship title following a dramatic conclusion to the Rally Italia Sardegna, where his main rival, Oliver Solberg, suffered a crash near the finish line. The 25-year-old Swedish driver was poised to overtake Evans on the final stage of the season’s last rally, but a mishap less than… Continue reading WRC: Elfyn Evans becomes world champion after late Oliver Solberg crash

The British Museum has revealed adjustments to the visitor experience at the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in response to concerns about lengthy queues and overcrowding. To improve the situation, the museum plans to extend its opening hours and introduce enhancements such as an audio guide, clearer signage, and additional seating for those waiting to view the… Continue reading British Museum announces changes to ease Bayeux Tapestry queues

Kemi Badenoch has presented herself as a “classic old school Conservative” as she kicks off her party’s annual conference, unveiling a series of policy promises alongside a detailed 100-page document outlining her core principles. Speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, Badenoch emphasized her belief in common sense and the idea that hard work should be… Continue reading I'm a classic old school Conservative, says Kemi Badenoch

Historical records indicate that as many as twenty individuals afflicted with leprosy were once accommodated at this site. These documents suggest that the lepers had small, separate enclosures—likely tiny buildings or houses each accompanied by a modest yard. An expert explained that along a particular wall, there are remnants of numerous small square structures, approximately… Continue reading Medieval leprosy hospital uncovered in Lincoln