Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final: Winners crowned after Amber Davies, Karen Carney and George Clarke perform one last time

Karen Carney, former England Lioness, has made history by becoming the first footballer to win the glitterball trophy on Strictly Come Dancing 2025. In a dazzling live final aired on BBC One, Carney triumphed over fellow finalists Amber Davies, known for her appearance on Love Island, and social media influencer George Clarke by securing the… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final: Winners crowned after Amber Davies, Karen Carney and George Clarke perform one last time

Immigration arrests after 12 found in lorry in Essex

Twelve men have been detained on suspicion of immigration-related offences following reports of individuals found in the rear of a lorry. The incident took place on Edinburgh Way in Harlow, where police responded around 22:15 GMT on Friday evening. Upon arrival, officers discovered eleven adult men along with one teenage boy inside the vehicle. Essex… Continue reading Immigration arrests after 12 found in lorry in Essex

Man, 40, dies in stabbing in Maida Vale flat

A man aged 40 has died after being stabbed in an apartment located in north-west London, prompting the Metropolitan Police to open a murder inquiry. The incident occurred at Tollgate House, Tollgate Gardens, Maida Vale, where officers arrived shortly after receiving a call at approximately 21:40 GMT on Friday. Emergency responders treated the victim at… Continue reading Man, 40, dies in stabbing in Maida Vale flat

Crowds celebrate Bradford's City of Culture year finale

Thousands gathered to witness the grand finale of Bradford’s year as the UK City of Culture, marking the conclusion of a remarkable twelve months of artistic celebrations. The event featured a two-night outdoor performance of Brighter Still, presented in Myrtle Park after an earlier showing in Bingley. Hundreds of local residents composed the community cast,… Continue reading Crowds celebrate Bradford's City of Culture year finale

Supply 'too reliant' on one asset, says South East Water boss

The chief executive of South East Water, David Hinton, acknowledged that the company has been overly dependent on a limited number of key facilities following a significant water supply disruption that impacted thousands of residents in Kent. From 29 November to 4 December, approximately 24,000 homes in and around Tunbridge Wells experienced either no water… Continue reading Supply 'too reliant' on one asset, says South East Water boss

Water supplies restored to 1,000 homes after complex mains repair

Engineers have successfully fixed a burst water main in Fife that disrupted the water supply to approximately 1,000 households. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in Kennoway, where a specialized team worked through the night and completed the repairs by 16:00 the following day. Scottish Water, the publicly owned utility responsible for the work, acknowledged… Continue reading Water supplies restored to 1,000 homes after complex mains repair

Thomas Skinner claims BBC rigged Strictly vote removing him

Thomas Skinner, known for his previous appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, has publicly accused the BBC of manipulating the public vote that resulted in his exit from the show. In a recent social media post, Skinner revealed that on the night he was eliminated, he received an anonymous email claiming to be from a BBC… Continue reading Thomas Skinner claims BBC rigged Strictly vote removing him

Search launched after unoccupied fishing boat washes ashore

An unoccupied creel boat was discovered washed up on the shore in Aberdeenshire, prompting an ongoing search operation. According to Police Scotland, the fishing vessel ran aground near Inverbervie Beach at approximately 11:15 on Saturday morning. Authorities have confirmed that their response includes the deployment of a coastguard helicopter as well as a fixed-wing aircraft… Continue reading Search launched after unoccupied fishing boat washes ashore

Nefyn landslip hits properties and closes coastal clifftop path

A substantial landslip has caused damage to several beachfront properties and has led to warnings for those walking along nearby coastal paths. According to council authorities, there is an ongoing risk of further earth movements due to continued water flow down the slope of private land located in Nefyn on the Llyn Peninsula. Cyngor Gwynedd… Continue reading Nefyn landslip hits properties and closes coastal clifftop path