Category: UK News

Heavy rain in an East Sussex town has caused major flooding, resulting in the evacuation of a shopping centre. The Priory Meadow shopping centre in Hastings was flooded due to deep water that had entered the centre through an entrance on Station Road. The East Sussex Fire & Rescue team is dealing with the flood… Continue reading Hastings shopping centre evacuated after major floods

This weekend has seen thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gather in London to urge an end to Israel’s attacks on Gaza. Rallies are also expected in other UK cities, such as Manchester and Glasgow. Last week, 100,000 people took to the streets in London alone to demand an end to the bombing in Gaza. Police expect… Continue reading Pro-Palestinian protest in London sees thousands call for bombing to stop

A dog, believed to be an XL Bully breed, has attacked a police officer, leaving him with serious injuries. The officer was attending an address in Ibstock, near Coalville, with a colleague when the incident occurred. The dog bit the officer on his upper leg and he was taken to the hospital for treatment. The… Continue reading Leicestershire police officer seriously injured in dog attack

Delivery companies using electric bikes in Scotland should take more responsibility for the actions of their riders, according to Cycling Scotland. The call comes after a cyclist claimed he was mown down by an e-bike, leaving him “terrified” and with a serious injury. Ben Williams was cycling on a dedicated lane when he was hit by a food… Continue reading ‘I’m terrified of e-bikes after food courier smash’

Actress Mared Jarman, who has a degenerative eye disease, has written and starred in a BBC comedy drama, How This Blind Girl. The series follows Ceri, a blind twenty-something, as she navigates the already fraught world of dating. Mared’s aim with the show is to break taboos surrounding disabled people and sex. “People don’t want… Continue reading Disability and sex is still a taboo, says Mared Jarman

The British Meat Processors Association has warned that meat factories in Northern Ireland could face closure next week due to a strike by government vets. The union members belonging to the Veterinary Service Animal Health Group (VSAHG) are planning a five-day strike that will begin on Monday. According to the BMPA, no slaughter of cattle,… Continue reading Vets strike: Some meat factories may have to close next week

The newspapers are leading with Israel’s decision to expand its operations in Gaza as part of its ongoing conflict with Hamas. According to reports, Israel was poised for a full-scale ground invasion of Gaza after launching a series of strikes. Witnesses describe the bombardment as the most intense of the war so far and fear… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Gaza 'blackout' as 'carnage looms'

Glow worms, which are not actually worms but rather beetles, are on the endangered species list in several regions of the UK due to causes such as habitat loss and light pollution. Males are often distracted by artificial lighting, leading to missed mating opportunities and a decline in the population. However, ecologist Pete Cooper has… Continue reading The man rescuing Britain's 'magical' glow worms

King Charles will embark on his first state visit to a Commonwealth country next week, with a trip to Kenya. While the visit is aimed at reinforcing ties between the UK and Kenya, the legacy of colonialism is expected to be a key topic of discussion. Palace officials will be hoping to avoid a repeat… Continue reading History of slavery haunts the royals

Switching the clocks back an hour can be an effortless task, with most electronic devices making the time change automatically. However, for the Clockmakers’ Museum, where 90 “complex and delicate” clocks are housed, the process is much more involved. The majority of the clocks need to be manually wound back, a job that can take… Continue reading When do the clocks go back in October? UK set for change to GMT