A chef responsible for preparing afternoon teas for select guests at Wimbledon’s Centre Court and No.1 Court has addressed criticism over his decision to feature Welsh cakes rather than the traditional scone on the menu. The scone, often accompanied by strawberries and cream, is a beloved staple among tennis spectators at the renowned event. However,… Continue reading Wimbledon: Welsh cakes knock scones off afternoon tea menu
Category: UK News
What do Farage's Clacton constituents think of his resignation?
Residents of Nigel Farage’s parliamentary constituency have expressed a wide range of opinions following his decision to resign as their Member of Parliament. Farage, who leads Reform UK, initiated a by-election but has pledged to contest his former seat in Clacton, Essex, once again. His resignation and plans to stand again come at a time… Continue reading What do Farage's Clacton constituents think of his resignation?
Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda after finance row
Nigel Farage, known for his flair for political drama, has once again taken centre stage. After hinting at his political future via a provocative social media message, he made a carefully staged appearance on Reform’s platform—without journalists present—to announce his next move. Farage revealed that he will resign as the Member of Parliament for Clacton… Continue reading Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda after finance row
Prince Harry loses High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, along with six other prominent individuals, has been unsuccessful in their High Court legal challenge against the publishers of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday concerning privacy breaches. The case centered on allegations that Associated Newspapers engaged in unlawful methods to acquire information for their stories. However, Judge… Continue reading Prince Harry loses High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
Murder inquiry after mother and children found dead near Bedford
Authorities have initiated a murder inquiry following the discovery of a mother and her two children found deceased at a residence near Bedford. The tragic incident occurred after concerns were raised when the family had not been seen for several days. On Monday, officers from Bedfordshire Police gained entry to a property on Carnoustie Drive… Continue reading Murder inquiry after mother and children found dead near Bedford
Glazing over Richard III's grave was damaged by visitor's bottle – council
Experts are scheduled to remove the damaged glass panel and install a new triple-glazed replacement. The local council has assured that the work will be carried out with great care to safeguard the archaeological remains beneath and maintain the integrity of the scheduled ancient monument. The cost of the repairs is estimated at just under… Continue reading Glazing over Richard III's grave was damaged by visitor's bottle – council
Penarth restaurant customers say £115 dine-and-dash was 'misunderstanding'
At The Old Custom House, a well-established restaurant in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, an incident occurred on 29 June involving two diners who left without settling their bill, which amounted to £115.60. The meal included a £52 Dover sole, eight Cokes, calamari, and a two-course set menu. The restaurant later issued a public appeal seeking… Continue reading Penarth restaurant customers say £115 dine-and-dash was 'misunderstanding'
Alan Carr is keeping one unwanted item from his castle auction – see what was sold
An auction was held on Sunday at Ayton Castle, following public viewings on the preceding Friday and Saturday. The event featured a diverse assortment of items available for sale, including furniture, paintings, and textiles. Among the standout lots was a five-seater Bentley Mulsanne, which achieved the highest bid of the day at £24,000. A notable… Continue reading Alan Carr is keeping one unwanted item from his castle auction – see what was sold
One million more UK homeowners expected to face mortgage hit
The recent conflict in Iran has led to an upward revision in the number of homeowners facing increased mortgage costs, surpassing previous predictions made by the Bank of England. According to the Bank’s latest forecasts, just over five million homeowners are expected to experience higher monthly mortgage payments by the end of 2028. This figure… Continue reading One million more UK homeowners expected to face mortgage hit
Wife killer Robert Rhodes has sentenced increased by Court of Appeal
A man who murdered his wife in a violent and calculated manner has had his prison sentence increased following an appeal. Robert Rhodes was responsible for killing his wife, Dawn, by slitting her throat in their family home in Surrey back in 2016. Initially, Rhodes was acquitted of murder in 2017 after stating that his… Continue reading Wife killer Robert Rhodes has sentenced increased by Court of Appeal