Category: UK News

A double-decker bus crashed into a railway bridge in the city centre of Glasgow, injuring eight people, with one person in a critical condition. The roof of the bus, which was a 4A First Bus, was partially torn off. The vehicle ended up stuck under the bridge on Cook Street, at the intersection with Commerce… Continue reading Eight injured after bus roof torn off in Glasgow railway bridge crash

Chris McCausland, comedian and Strictly Come Dancing’s first blind contestant, has won this year’s glitterball trophy. McCausland, who was bookmakers’ favourite to win, performed three dances with partner Dianne Buswell to clinch the coveted prize. McCausland said the win was for Buswell, “and for everyone out there who’s got told they couldn’t do something or… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing final: Winner of glitterball trophy announced

Ava Hamilton is a 17-year-old speed climber from Scotland who has her sights set on competing at the Olympic Games. She set a new UK women’s record during the European Championships held in Villars, Switzerland last September. Ava climbed a 15m wall in just 8.64 seconds, setting a new national record for women. When asked… Continue reading Record-breaking teen speed climber aims for LA 2028 Olympics

After going skiing alone in the Cairngorms, a body has been found during the search for missing skier Sam Burns.  The 40-year-old was in contact with friends when he set off on his solo skiing expedition, planning to ski Y Gulley or Diagonal Gulley from the Cairngorm Plateau. However, when he failed to return to his… Continue reading Body found in search for missing Cairngorms skier

Last Friday, Deadpool actor and Wrexham AFC co-owner, Ryan Reynolds, visited a pub in Wrexham with fellow actors, Channing Tatum and Brandon Sklenar. According to reports, Reynolds offered to buy a round of drinks for everyone in the pub. During his visit, Reynolds joked with the patrons mentioning that unless he visited each of them… Continue reading Channing Tatum in Wrexham pub with Ryan Reynolds

Since the 1300s, ale conning has been a cherished tradition that involves the appointment of special officers to sample beer and ale to determine if they meet required standard. In the event that the beer fails to satisfy the standards, the officers are empowered to send brewers to the Tower of London. If the beer… Continue reading Christmas: The ancient tradition of ale conning

The popular TV series Gavin & Stacey may have left viewers puzzled by a particular scene. Steven Meo’s character, Owain Hughes, left fans scratching their heads as Gavin Shipman introduced himself on his new job. Owain responds with, “And before you ask, no I don’t!” which prompts laughter from his colleagues. However, Steven Meo has… Continue reading 'My Gavin & Stacey joke was just a red herring'

Liverpool FC has stated that it does not accept the use of illegal substances at any of its events or venues after its staff Christmas party was shut down early due to reports that drugs were found. The football club confirmed that an incident had taken place at the event, where none of its players… Continue reading Liverpool FC staff party in cathedral halted over drug fears

The government’s review into the backlog of criminal cases has been led by Sir Brian Leveson, a retired High Court judge, who has said that the court delays experienced by victims and defendants are unacceptable. According to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), figures have shown that 73,105 trials were unheard at the end of September,… Continue reading Court delays unacceptable for victims and defendants – ex-judge

The UK government faces a difficult challenge in how to decrease the illegal trade of people smuggling into the country. Leaders from across the political spectrum agree that this trade must end. However, there is a range of opinions on how to end it. Labour’s three-word solution is to “smash the gangs” replacing the Conservatives’… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Labour's illegal immigration plan is clear – but is it effective?