Category: UK News

A serious collision occurred on the Ballyrobin Road, a key route leading to Belfast International Airport, shortly before 8:00 GMT on Saturday morning. The incident involved a black Citroen C1 and one of Translink’s airport bus services. Tragically, Claudia Jaczyk, a 23-year-old woman from the Newtownabbey area who was driving the Citroen, was pronounced dead… Continue reading Templepatrick: Police name woman killed in two-vehicle collision

A transgender doctor involved in a dispute over changing room access at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy has departed from the NHS. Dr Beth Upton, who identifies as a woman but was assigned male at birth, was at the center of a contentious employment tribunal following an incident in the female changing room. The case was… Continue reading Trans doctor in changing room row leaves the NHS

Jill Turner, a resident of Brora, recognized a particular ewe she believed she had first seen around two years earlier, sparking widespread interest around the globe. Known as Britain’s loneliest sheep, this solitary animal was eventually rescued and transported south to a farm park near Dumfries. Fiona’s incredible journey has since captivated audiences worldwide, especially… Continue reading Fiona the 'loneliest' sheep's journey from solitude to motherhood

A rapid outbreak of measles has been reported in multiple schools across north London, with health authorities confirming that at least 34 children have been diagnosed with the highly infectious disease. Laboratory tests conducted in January verified these cases specifically in Enfield, according to information provided by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This surge… Continue reading North London measles outbreak hits several schools with at least 34 children infected

Nearly two centuries ago, a British aristocrat named Lord Henry Stanley made a profound and unconventional choice by becoming the first Muslim member of the House of Lords. Born in 1827, Stanley was part of a distinguished family with deep roots tracing back to Norman times. Despite his noble origins and the expectations placed upon… Continue reading The Victorian aristocrat who became first British Muslim peer

A report investigating the background of a Sunday Times journalist was commissioned by a Labour group involved in Sir Keir Starmer’s rise as Labour leader, according to information obtained by the BBC. The Labour-affiliated organisation Labour Together paid APCO Worldwide a sum exceeding £30,000 to examine the origins, funding, and sources related to a story… Continue reading Labour think tank commissioned firm to investigate journalists, the BBC understands

The text describes the filming of a new TV adaptation of *Lord of the Flies*, featuring boys aged between five and 12. Over 7,000 boys applied for the roles, and 30 were chosen to film on a remote island off Langkawi, Malaysia. The filming locations included mountain tops, jungles, mangroves, waterfalls, and beaches. Key points… Continue reading Boys have adventure of a lifetime filming BBC's Lord of the Flies

Dr Hilary Cass, author of a recent government review focusing on the care of children and young people exploring their gender identity, has highlighted how children have been exploited by opposing sides in the contentious transgender rights discussion. Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, she expressed concern that individuals with extreme views on both ends… Continue reading Children 'weaponised' in toxic trans debate, Cass says

Several Sunday newspapers have highlighted the UK government’s conclusion that Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a toxin derived from dart frogs. Navalny, a long-time critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, passed away unexpectedly in a Siberian prison in February 2024. The Sunday People reports that Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper spearheaded the investigation… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Navalny killed by frog toxin' and 'Probe into envoy Andrew'

The vibrant spectacle of the Northern Lights—shimmering greens, reds, and purples—has increasingly become a cherished experience for many across the UK. Once considered a rare sight, these auroras have grown more frequent in recent years, drawing enthusiasts eager to witness their ethereal beauty. Gary Macleod, an amateur photographer who first saw the lights as a… Continue reading When and where to see the Northern Lights in the UK in 2026