Category: UK News

In a devastating blow for the town of Luton, Vauxhall Motors, which has been a pillar of the community for nearly 120 years, is set to close its van-making factory. On Monday, parent company Stellantis announced the move, putting 1,100 jobs at risk and sparking fears about the local economy. Those who work at the… Continue reading Vauxhall in Luton: Town reacts to factory closure announcement

South West Water has pledged £1.2m as part of a Destination Marketing Recovery Fund aimed at repairing reputational damage and boosting tourism in south Devon. The fund was raised after a cryptosporidium outbreak in May caused around 100 cases of the disease, leading to negative reports worldwide, costing “tens of millions of pounds worth of… Continue reading Cryptosporidium: £1m boost for Devon water parasite outbreak area

Hannah Newby, a 33-year-old woman from Southwell in Nottinghamshire, has been diagnosed with Turner Syndrome, which led to her infertility and therefore dashed her dreams of having a family in her teenage years. She was only given one cycle of IVF under the local NHS integrated care board (ICB) policy, but her chance for the… Continue reading 'The East Midlands IVF postcode lottery is not fair

Aston Martin has disclosed that it is seeking to raise capital after issuing its second profit warning in eight weeks. The company is now expecting to make a profit of up to £280m ($352m) in 2024, below the £305.9m figure of 2018. Aston Martin has cited a delay in releasing its ultra-exclusive Valiant models as… Continue reading Aston Martin issues second profit warning in two months

An exhumation has taken place in County Monaghan by the group responsible for locating the remains of the Disappeared. The Disappeared refers to individuals who were kidnapped, killed and clandestinely buried during The Troubles in Northern Ireland. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR) acted on information about suspect movements during the… Continue reading The Disappeared: Body exhumed from Monaghan cemetery

Myles Smith, Elmiene, and Good Neighbours have been named as the artists shortlisted for the Brit Rising Star Award in 2025. The award, which is in partnership with BBC Radio 1, celebrates new talent and is selected by a panel of industry experts. The winner of the award will be announced on December 5, ahead… Continue reading Brit Rising Star: Myles Smith, Elmiene, Good Neighbours nominated

Private football coaching organizations claiming to be academies in Wales are misleading parents looking for elite coaching for their children, according to the Football Association of Wales (FAW). The governing body said it was growing concerned about the number of non-accredited training organizations using the ‘academy’ label without having the relevant accreditation or governance to… Continue reading Natasha Harding: FAW says parents misled over football academies

The widow of Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian spy who died in London after being poisoned by a radioactive substance in 2006, has spoken out about the similarities between her husband’s assassination and the recent Novichok poisonings in Salisbury. In an interview with the Crime Next Door: Salisbury Poisonings podcast, Marina Litvinenko said “nothing” had… Continue reading Nothing changed before Novichok death – spy widow Marina Litvinenko says

The £200m project to increase access to NHS dentistry is falling behind its target, according to a recent report by the National Audit Office. Published in February 2021, the dental recovery plan aimed to deliver 1.5 million additional appointments for the NHS by 2024-2025. To achieve this, dentists were offered an increase in payments for… Continue reading Plan to boost NHS dental treatments 'not on track'

In a move aimed at curbing gambling addiction, the UK government has imposed a restriction on the amount of money people can bet on online slots. As part of a wider overhaul, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has decided to impose a £5 limit on all adults above the age of 25,… Continue reading Online slots gambling to be limited to £5 per spin