Winter is on its way in the UK, as the nights draw in and Christmas displays begin to appear in shops. But when does the season officially begin? There are two ways to define the season; meteorological and astronomical. Meteorologically, winter starts on December 1st and lasts until the last day of February. Astronomical winter,… Continue reading Winter 2024: When does it start and when is the solstice?
Category: UK News
Queen Camilla to return to public duties after chest infection
Following a chest infection, Queen Camilla will be returning to public duties on Tuesday. Although she will attend events in London this week, some changes have been made to her schedule, and she will be present for shorter periods than originally planned. The monarch missed Remembrance Sunday events at the weekend, after doctors advised her… Continue reading Queen Camilla to return to public duties after chest infection
Gary Lineker: Presenter to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms
BBC Sport’s flagship football show, Match of the Day, will be losing host Gary Lineker at the end of this season. However, the BBC has confirmed that Lineker will be hosting the network’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup in addition to the FA Cup in 2025/2026. The presenter, who has been with Match of… Continue reading Gary Lineker: Presenter to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms
Car finance industry sets aside billions for motorist claims
UK motorists who purchased vehicles using finance may be eligible for billions of pounds in compensation after a test case ruling. Marcus Johnson, who bought his first car in 2017, was not informed that the car dealership, Trade Centre Wales, was paid 25% commission, which was added on to his payment. The hidden commission plus… Continue reading Car finance industry sets aside billions for motorist claims
Legal challenge to Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields begins
The decision to allow the UK’s largest untapped oil field to go ahead is facing a legal challenge at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Greenpeace and Uplift brought a joint judicial review against regulators who gave their approval for the development of the Rosebank oil field, located off Shetland, and Jackdaw gas field, located… Continue reading Legal challenge to Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields begins
Scarlet tanager: Crowds flock to Halifax to spot rare bird
A rare bird sighting caused crowds to come flocking to a quiet cul-de-sac in Shelf, near Halifax. The Scarlet tanager, a stocky songbird that typically travels twice a year between the lowland South American forests and the eastern United States, was seen perched on a garden washing line and was reported to be the first… Continue reading Scarlet tanager: Crowds flock to Halifax to spot rare bird
M5 closed in Somerset as pedestrian, 17, dies in collision
A tragic incident occurred on the M5 motorway in Somerset which resulted in the closure of both directions. A 17-year-old girl lost her life in a collision involving a pedestrian and a car. The accident happened shortly before 11 pm on Monday between junctions 24 for Bridgwater and 25 for Taunton. The police confirmed that… Continue reading M5 closed in Somerset as pedestrian, 17, dies in collision
The cyclists tracking down their own stolen bikes
As bike theft continues to be a rising issue, cyclists have claimed that they are using dangerous tactics to retrieve their stolen bikes. According to BBC analysis of police figures, less than three percent of reported bike thefts since 2019 have resulted in a charge or summons, contributing to a growing trend of people attempting… Continue reading The cyclists tracking down their own stolen bikes
Remembrance Day: 'My mother hid my WW2 sweetheart's letters'
Phyllis Vincent, a 102-year-old former land girl of World War Two, has spoken of feeling betrayed when her mother kept letters from her sweetheart Ron, leading her to believe that he had rejected her. Although she was already in a relationship with Ron, an RAF gunner, when she joined the Land Army at the age… Continue reading Remembrance Day: 'My mother hid my WW2 sweetheart's letters'
Newspaper headlines: 'Pressure mounts on Welby' and Lineker to leave MOTD
Calls are growing for the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, to resign following a damning report into prolific child sex abuser John Smyth. The report showed Welby failed to act in 2013 when presented with details of Smyth’s case, meaning he was never brought to justice. Welby has acknowledged his failure to “energetically investigate” and… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Pressure mounts on Welby' and Lineker to leave MOTD