Category: UK News

Scotland’s ferry situation is showing signs of improvement as Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) prepares to bring a third significant vessel back into operation. The MV Lord of the Isles, which services the Oban to Mull route, had been out of commission due to an engine failure but is now ready to resume sailing. This update offers… Continue reading CalMac in 'better place' as third repaired ferry returns to service

Thousands of students preparing for their GCSE and A-Level exams in Northern Ireland are encountering difficulties with their Easter revision due to an IT issue. The disruption stems from a recent password reset carried out by the Education Authority (EA), which affects access to the online resources that pupils rely on for studying. The Education… Continue reading C2K: Thousands of students facing IT disruption ahead of exams

Jasmine Beverley, mother to a stillborn son, Sunny Beverley-Conlin, has spoken out following a distressing revelation involving the funeral director responsible for her son’s funeral. Nearly two years after the service, Sunny’s remains were discovered at the undertaker’s premises, a shocking discovery that has brought renewed attention to the misconduct of Robert Bush, who operated… Continue reading Legacy funeral boss Robert Bush will pay for what he's done – mum

For decades, the legend of Bigfoot has fascinated countless people, whether regarded as a hoax or as evidence of an undiscovered species. This enigmatic figure, often depicted as a large, apelike creature walking upright, has become deeply embedded in cultural imagination. Its rise to prominence began in 1967 with a grainy video filmed in California,… Continue reading Cardiff lecturer interviews 160 Bigfoot hunters over three years

A recent court case has brought to light a deeply troubling scandal in the UK’s funeral industry. Robert Bush, a funeral director, has admitted guilt on 30 counts related to the mishandling of burials, including giving families incorrect ashes, hoarding bodies, and theft from charities. The Daily Mail describes this as Britain’s most severe funeral… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: UK's 'most evil funeral director' and 'Back to the moon'

Over the Easter period, passengers should expect significant disruptions to train services around London Euston station due to extensive engineering work. From Good Friday, 3 April, through to Wednesday, 8 April, Avanti trains will not run into London but will instead terminate at Milton Keynes Central. This interruption is necessary as Network Rail undertakes crucial… Continue reading Major London Euston rail disruption due across Easter weekend

Marks & Spencer’s retail director has raised urgent concerns about the escalating problem of retail crime, pointing to multiple incidents of shoplifting and violence impacting the company’s stores. Thinus Keeve emphasized the need for increased police resources to address what he described as a worsening situation, with retail workers regularly subjected to abuse and physical… Continue reading M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff

A serious accident involving a car and a motorcycle has led to the closure of the M1 southbound near Luton Airport. The road was shut between junctions 10 and 11 at approximately 07:45 BST, according to National Highways. Emergency services, including police and ambulance crews, are currently attending the scene. The incident has caused significant… Continue reading Crash shuts M1 near Luton Airport

In 2026, vanishing from the digital world is no easy feat, especially for a 23-year-old junior doctor armed with a smartphone and active social media accounts. Yet, that’s precisely what Molly Clifford and her father Andrew achieved over two months, much to the worry of their circles. Molly recounted that some friends feared she had… Continue reading 'Friends thought I'd disappeared from the face of the earth'

The refurbishment of the Stormont assembly canteen, known as the Blue Flax, ended up costing nearly £200,000 more than initially planned. When the project was completed last summer, the final expenditure amounted to £530,532, a significant increase from the original budget of around £350,000 set in 2022. This renovation included an array of updates such… Continue reading Stormont: Canteen renovation almost £200k over budget