Category: UK News

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has apologised after complaints were made about his latest children’s book, Billy and the Epic Escape. The book, which was published earlier this year, had been criticised by some First Nations leaders for how it stereotyped Indigenous Australians. Andrew Giles, the shadow minister for multicultural affairs, outgoing Greens senator Lidia Thorpe,… Continue reading Jamie Oliver: Children's book cut over First Nations portrayal

The discovery that he was autistic at the age of 70 gave Andrew Davies a sense of relief and confirmation that he had previously lacked, according to the former minister and Welsh Assembly member. Davies, who retired in 2019, had often felt that he did not fit in and struggled to understand other people. He only identified a… Continue reading Autism: 'I felt broken before being diagnosed at 70'

Flora Sandes, a British woman who fought on the front line during World War One, has been recognized by a local historian as a “pioneer for women”. Sandes, who was born in Nether Poppleton in 1876, grew up near Wickham Market in Suffolk before joining the Serbian army to fight against the Germans, having been… Continue reading Flora Sandes: The only British woman to fight on the frontline in World War One

an Iberian ham, while in 2002, Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen) attempted to present an award to Eminem dressed as a member of the security team. So, what surprises can we expect this year? That’s anyone’s guess, but with a mix of music superstars, rising stars and iconic acts, there’ll be plenty of opportunities for… Continue reading MTV Europe Awards: Manchester hosts Shawn Mendes, Raye and Rita Ora

Janey Godley, the comedian who died on 2 November at the age of 63, will be honoured with a two-day funeral tour of Scotland, visiting both Glasgow and Edinburgh. The comedian became famous for her dubbed parodies of then Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s coronavirus news briefings during the pandemic. Her funeral procession will travel… Continue reading Comedian Godley to go on “final tour” before funeral

Pip Hare, a 50-year-old sailor from Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, is set on becoming the first woman to finish a 24,300 mile (45,000km) race around the world for a second time. She is embarking on the prestigious and grueling Vendee Globe, with her 60ft yacht Medallia, and is being tipped to finish in the top 10.… Continue reading Pip Hare bids to become first woman to finish Vendée Globe twice

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday in Banstead, Surrey, where a child died after being struck by a falling tree branch. Emergency services were called to Grove Place shortly after 4 pm. The Metropolitan Police stated they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event, which are not believed to be suspicious. As of yet, the… Continue reading Child killed by falling tree branch in Surrey

Whitehall’s Cenotaph has been the UK’s primary focus for remembrance of those who lost their lives in war since it was first unveiled in 1920. Television broadcasts of Armistice Day ceremonies began in 1937 and 1938, but ceased in 1939 with the outbreak of World War II. After the end of World War II in… Continue reading Remembrance Sunday: The first Cenotaph ceremony after WW2

A local museum in Thame is celebrating the life of a hero of World War Two, who was one of 60 West Africans to serve in the RAF. Johnny Smythe’s story is to be shared in a permanent exhibition due to officially launch on Thursday. Despite being shot down and captured, Lt Smythe went on… Continue reading Thame Museum launches exhibition for war hero Johnny Smythe

In a disturbing incident, a man was killed and two others were injured due to gunshots in south-east London. The Metropolitan Police reported that it happened on Sunday around 10:10 a.m. near Wells Park Road in Sydenham. Upon receiving the report, the officers arrived at the location and found a man dead and a woman… Continue reading Sydenham: Man shot dead and two injured in south-east London