Category: UK News

Several UK newspapers have reported on Princess Diana’s return to public duties following her cancer treatment earlier this year. The Telegraph and others have carried images of the Princess of Wales at the Cenotaph on Sunday. Elsewhere, the paper reports that Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will discuss persuading US President Joe Biden to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Kate's 'solemn duty' and PM to hold talks with Macron

Battery-powered trains may soon become more commonplace in the UK as their diesel-engine counterparts approach retirement. Current trains derive their power from either overhead electrified wires or onboard diesel generators. By contrast, battery-powered trains draw their energy from lithium batteries, which can recharge on electrified tracks or while stationary. As a result, they help the… Continue reading Will new battery-powered trains replace diesel, and are they safe?

Paddy McGuinness, a well-known TV presenter, is about to push himself to his physical limits as he gets ready to tackle an ultra-endurance cycling challenge in aid of BBC Children in Need. Ahead of the challenge, McGuinness has revealed that Sir Chris Hoy has been advising him and pushing him to his “absolute limits” during… Continue reading Paddy McGuinness: Chris Hoy cycle training pushed me to 'absolute limits'

The MTV Europe Music Awards saw many stars in attendance, including Rita Ora who hosted the event and paid tribute to Liam Payne who worked with her on their song “For You.” Ora’s tribute was delivered in a poignant moment while she was dressed in black and called Payne “one of the kindest people that… Continue reading MTV EMA 2024: Rita Ora pays emotional tribute to Liam Payne

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