Category: UK News

A mother and daughter have shared their experience of narrowly escaping a landslide that swept away their car while travelling on the A83 in Argyll. Fiona and Kiera Smith had been on their way to Ayr for a birthday celebration when their vehicle became stuck on rubble near the Rest and Be Thankful. A police… Continue reading Mother and daughter 'lucky to be alive' after landslide

A 37-year-old woman has died after what has been described as a “tragic accident” at Beddau RFC, Rhondda Cynon Taf, a Welsh rugby club. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10 PM BST last Saturday after the woman reportedly “collapsed and died.” The authorities have informed the coroner and are continuing to investigate… Continue reading Beddau: Woman dies in 'tragic accident' at rugby club

Doctors have told a High Court judge that a critically ill baby with mitochondrial disease is dying. Indi Gregory is being cared for at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, but the hospital has told the court that it can do no more for her and has asked to end her treatment. Indi’s parents want… Continue reading Indi Gregory: Critically ill baby girl is dying, judge told

Last year three men died when a train from Aberdeen to Glasgow derailed at Carmont after hitting a landslide following heavy rain. Now it has been reported that nearly £1m in damages has been awarded to some of those affected by the Stonehaven train derailment. Law firm Digby Brown says a total of nearly £1m… Continue reading Stonehaven derailment: Almost £1m paid in damages

A lifeboat crew was dispatched in terrible weather conditions on Friday night, only to discover that what they were looking for was a distress flare set off on dry land, according to Stranraer RNLI. Following three separate reports of a distress flare sighting in the harbour area at around 11:55 pm, a search was initiated.… Continue reading Dry land distress flare put Stranraer lifeboat crew at risk

A 77-year-old man is feared to have been swept away by the River Tay during heavy rain in Perthshire. Emergency services are currently conducting a search operation after receiving a report of concern for the missing individual just after 5 pm on Sunday near Strathtay. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is utilizing two appliances… Continue reading Elderly man missing after flooding in Perthshire

The future of an old building is uncertain as it remains at risk of total collapse after several parts of it fell into a river. The Grade II-listed Old Courthouse in Cockermouth was damaged at the back by the River Cocker on Sunday. Architectural adviser Darren Ward said there were fears of more damage to… Continue reading Cockermouth's Old Courthouse at risk of further collapse

Big Brother has made its return to British TV after five long years. The reality show has moved to ITV and was watched by over 2.5 million viewers as they watched 16 new contestants enter the house. The launch party was a “housewarming party” and involved several games with unexpected consequences. This included one housemate… Continue reading Big Brother returns: 2.5 million watch as ITV launch show divides opinion

A teenager who passed her A-levels despite having terminal cancer has been posthumously awarded “exceptional” results. Maggie Adcock, 18, who hailed from Hilton in Derbyshire, died before she could discover her academic outcome in June. The John Port Spencer Academy said the accomplished pupil scored two A*s and one A. Maggie’s parents received the news… Continue reading Maggie Adcock got top A-levels before death from cancer

The newspaper The Scotsman has shared a front-page apology on October 9th for its historical role in promoting racial discrimination. The apology was published 156 years after the newspaper wrote editorials that opposed African American suffrage and called for the continuation of the Atlantic slave trade. The newspaper’s current editor, Euan McGrory, acknowledged the role… Continue reading Israel at war over Hamas raids and floods hit Scotland