Category: UK News

The “most bashed” bridge in Britain has once again caused trouble for a driver. A van found itself stuck under the railway bridge, causing Station Road in Ely, Cambridgeshire to be blocked for recovery efforts. According to Network Rail, there were 18 incidents recorded in the 2023-24 period, earning the structure the title of the… Continue reading Ely 'most bashed bridge' is struck again as van gets wedged

The conviction of Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool, the father and stepmother of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, for her murder is making headlines. The couple subjected Sara to “horrific suffering” before her body was found at the family’s home in Surrey last year, according to police. The Daily Express points out that Sara was “killed by… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Sara was failed' and 10,000 civil service jobs to be axed

The UK government is set to unveil a new planning system that could see local councils being forced to consider building on green belt land in order to meet the demand for 1.5 million new homes needed to solve the country’s housing crisis. However, some local councillors and residents fear that such a move would… Continue reading Rural Kent on the frontline of PM's housebuilding battle

pen to him?” he asked the judge, referring to his client. “He’s on suicide watch…” It was yet another dramatic moment in a trial that had already seen plenty. It was becoming clear to me that while the first few days shocked us jurors, as the trial wore on what we heard became more and… Continue reading 'She died because of me’ – five words that changed the Sara Sharif trial

A 32-year-old woman is waiting for surgery to treat a “horrific” gynaecological condition that has left her unable to work and unable to conceive naturally. Speaking to the BBC, Gabriella Pearson explains that women are told to “put up and shut up” when experiencing painful health issues. Pearson started her periods aged 10 and described… Continue reading Medical misogyny sees women told to 'put up' with pain

Employees of the Metropolitan Police have voted to strike in response to a new policy changes regarding office working arrangements. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) conducted a ballot in which 85% of members voted in favor of strike action, and 91% for action short of a strike, highlighting the depth of feeling amongst… Continue reading Met Police: vote for strike action over return to office working

The GCHQ Christmas challenge has returned, with the public being challenged to decrypt the names of UK landmarks by using skills such as codebreaking, maths, and lateral thinking. The annual brainteaser is designed to stimulate the brains of those hoping to work in intelligence. The challenge is presented in the form of a Christmas card,… Continue reading Doing the GCHQ Christmas challenge? Let these experts help you

The UK Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, has announced that the ban on giving puberty blockers to under-18s questioning their gender identity is to be made permanent, following a consultation and advice from the Commission on Human Medicines. This comes following a temporary ban that was introduced earlier this year in May. Streeting has criticized the… Continue reading Puberty blockers: Indefinite ban to be introduced

The assisted dying bill, which would allow people in England and Wales in certain situations to choose to end their own lives, will be reviewed line-by-line by a committee made up of 14 supporters, nine opponents, and senior voices from either side of the debate. The committee will make suggestions and amendments before the bill… Continue reading MPs chosen for Assited Dying Bill scrutiny committee

The Merthyr Tydfil council has finally allowed some residents to return to their homes after 11 days of evacuation following a huge sinkhole that opened up on the residential street. About 30 homes were evacuated on 1 December, with some residents moved to hotels. Sheila and Meurig Price were among the first to return to… Continue reading Merthyr Tydfil: First residents home after sinkhole nightmare