Category: UK News

The UK’s chief scout, Dwayne Fields, has called for workers to be granted greater flexibility to enable them to undertake voluntary work. Under his proposal, workers would have the right to take up to 35 hours’ leave each year for voluntary work and could take the leave in hourly increments. Fields argued that companies would… Continue reading Chief scout Dwayne Fields says group saved him after shooting

A man has died in a Staffordshire village on Christmas Day following a report of a man in his 30s in cardiac arrest. A woman was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder, according to Staffordshire Police. Authorities say officers were called to Elm Road in Norton Canes at about 03:25 GMT on the day in… Continue reading Norton Canes: Woman arrested over Christmas Day village murder

The Bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley has criticised the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell in his Christmas sermon. The Archbishop will soon take over as the leader of the Church of England. Hartley described Cottrell’s sermon as “empty words” and has previously urged him to resign as Archbishop. Cottrell’s remarks come after a report accused… Continue reading Archbishop of York's Christmas sermon 'empty words', Bishop says

Tayce, a drag queen, has made history as the first-ever drag artist competitor and winner on Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas special. She paired up with professional dancer Kai Widdrington and wowed the judges with their cha-cha to 100 Degrees by Kylie and Dannii Minogue. Judge Craig Revel Horwood said their performance was “absolutely fierce, serving… Continue reading Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

The annual Christmas speech delivered by King Charles this year saw the monarch offer his heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses who helped him with his cancer diagnosis and treatment. Speaking from the Fitzrovia Chapel in London, the King praised the efforts of medical professionals and volunteers who have selflessly put their own lives… Continue reading King praises health workers and calls for unity after riots

Despite the chilly weather, swimmers across the UK didn’t make excuses and donned festive costumes for outdoor swims to celebrate Christmas Day. Whether it was bathers taking a dip in the sea off Dorset, Devon, or Norfolk or participating in the Peter Pan Cup race at London’s Hyde Park in the Serpentine lake, swimmers were… Continue reading Fancy dress swimmers take Christmas Day dip

Beverley, a town in East Yorkshire, has a fascinating history as a sanctuary town for fugitives who claimed sanctuary by taking an oath at a tall stone cross on the outskirts of the town. These stones were also known as “sanctuary stones” marking the boundary of the safe space within which fugitives could claim sanctuary… Continue reading Hidden East Yorkshire: Folklore and history podcast

r left the show in 2020, but Worth’s character will continue to feature for a while yet. After 49 years on the Street, Gail is set to take some time out – but viewers will still see her on screen for the foreseeable future. “Over the coming months, the Barlows, Platts and Tilsleys will face… Continue reading Coronation Street's Gail bids farewell: 7 of her best bits

Braving the freezing temperatures of the North Sea, hundreds of people took part in fundraising festive swims across Suffolk on Christmas Day. The dippers, many in fancy dress, plunged into the sea off the coast of Felixstowe and Lowestoft to raise money for St Elizabeth Hospice and local charities. Organisers said more than 650 people… Continue reading Hardy Suffolk swimmers enjoy a Christmas Day dip

Several families in Scotland experienced the joy of welcoming newborns as Christmas Day babies. Anne-Marie Hunt and Gordon Wilson from Livingston were enjoying a Christmas Eve movie night when their little girl arrived earlier than expected. Her due date was set for 2 January, but she surprised her parents by being born at 05:16 on… Continue reading Scottish parents celebrate arrival of Christmas babies