Category: UK News

A significant number of teachers in Scotland are struggling to secure permanent positions, with many spending extended periods on supply teaching lists or leaving the country in search of job stability, according to BBC Scotland’s findings. An examination of official Scottish government data reveals that the majority of newly qualified teachers, particularly in primary education,… Continue reading Teachers on supply list for years or leaving country due to job shortages

Christian Marot’s journey into wildlife filmmaking began with an unexpected response from one of his greatest heroes. At 19, he sent a letter to Sir David Attenborough, including a USB stick containing some of his early wildlife footage. To Marot’s astonishment, the famous broadcaster replied within ten days, returning the USB with thoughtful praise and… Continue reading 'A letter from Attenborough started my wildlife filming career'

A 12-year-old boy heroically took control of a speeding vehicle and called emergency services after his mother suddenly fainted while driving. The incident occurred as Nicola Crump was traveling from Wales to the Birmingham Christmas markets with her son. During the journey, Nicola lost consciousness, causing her foot to press on the accelerator and the… Continue reading Watch: Moment 12-year-old calls 999 from motorway after steering unconscious mum's car to safety

Amber Woodward, a 16-year-old from Abergele in north Wales, has been living with a rare allergy known as cold urticaria since 2022. This condition causes her to break out in red, itchy hives and experience swelling whenever the temperature drops below 12°C (53°F). Even a brief gust of cool wind during summer can trigger a… Continue reading Abergele teenager diagnosed with rare allergy to cold temperatures

The Metropolitan Police have reported that a trial of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in south London has contributed to reducing robbery and shoplifting, resulting in over 100 arrests. This pilot, conducted since last October in Croydon, utilizes fixed cameras mounted on street furniture rather than relying on mobile vans. These cameras capture individuals’ unique… Continue reading Croydon Live Facial Recognition pilot cuts crime, says Met Police

The Duke of Sussex is set to appear in the High Court in London on Thursday to provide testimony in a legal dispute involving the Daily Mail’s publishers. This hearing is a part of an ongoing privacy lawsuit that he is pursuing alongside six other plaintiffs, which includes Sir Elton John. The group is taking… Continue reading Prince Harry to appear in court in legal battle against tabloid

Avril Davidge, aged 93, described her experience as feeling like royalty, hardly able to believe what was happening to her. Having never traveled to the United States before, not having flown on a plane for three decades, and seldom venturing outside her apartment, the trip was an extraordinary event in her life. Her journey was… Continue reading US folk parade sees Swansea gran fly for first time in 30 years

A woman burdened with £10,000 in credit card debt shared her experience with BBC Panorama, revealing how a credit-rating company she trusted, believing it would assist in managing her finances, actually encouraged her to accumulate further debt. After signing up with the credit score provider Experian, she began receiving frequent emails promoting high-interest credit card… Continue reading 'Credit score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'

A breast cancer research project has been launched to honour the memory of Sarah Harding, the singer from the pop group Girls Aloud, who passed away from the disease in 2021 at the age of 39. Fulfilling her final wish to assist others facing similar battles, Harding’s legacy has inspired the creation of the Sarah… Continue reading Sarah Harding's legacy funds breast cancer study in young women

Comedian and actress Diona Doherty has openly reflected on her feelings of “guilt” and “stupidity” after neglecting to have a smear test for 12 years. The 36-year-old mother of two recently uncovered severe pre-cancerous cell changes during her first test in over a decade, a discovery that led to part of her cervix being surgically… Continue reading Diona Doherty: 'I left smear test off for so long out of stupidity'