Category: UK News

A mother has expressed her concerns after her 11-year-old daughter came home from school in tears due to not having a smartphone to use in lessons. The mother, Celeste Lewis, admitted feeling guilty as her daughter, Ava, was encouraged by her school, Whitchurch High in Cardiff, to use her smartphone during lessons to look up… Continue reading Smartphones: 'I feel guilty for not buying my daughter one for school'

Tilly Cooper undoubtedly had one of the most memorable experiences of her life when she met King Charles and Queen Camilla on their recent visit to Sydney, Australia. The 13-year-old expressed her overwhelming excitement about the meeting, stating that she had even spoken to them both and had the opportunity to shake hands with the… Continue reading Australian teen: Oh my God, I just talked to the Queen

A beachgoer and her dog survived by a whisker after a cliff collapsed on a group of huts in Bournemouth, Dorset. The incident was captured on video on Saturday, showing the woman and her dog sitting at the beach hut when the landslide occurred. The video revealed the hut being thrown forward several meters as… Continue reading Bournemouth: Woman has narrow escape as landslip hits beach huts

The benefits of Covid-19 vaccines in the UK far outweigh the risks of serious side effects, according to experts. While there is no denying that getting vaccinated comes with a certain degree of risk, most people experience only mild and short-lived side effects such as sore arms, fever, and fatigue. Even in the rare event… Continue reading Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?

South London’s Black community has reportedly been traumatised and feels that justice has been denied following the verdict that cleared a police officer of the murder of Chris Kaba. On Monday, about 150 people gathered for a vigil outside the Old Bailey in central London to react to the decision made by jurors in the… Continue reading Chris Kaba: Black Londoners traumatised, community leaders say

Allegations of interference by the UK Labour Party in the American presidential election have been played down by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. This comes after Sofia Patel, Head of Operations for the Labour Party, posted on LinkedIn that she had “ten spots available” for anyone willing to campaign for Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Kamala… Continue reading Labour volunteers in US helping Harris 'in spare time' – UK PM Starmer

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has secured spending settlements with all government departments ahead of her upcoming Budget on 30 October. Recent reports had suggested some disagreement between the Treasury and multiple departments over the proposed scale of spending cuts. Reeves said she had struck deals with all her cabinet colleagues, traditionally marked by bursting balloons in the… Continue reading Reeves confirms Budget spending deals struck with all departments

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has reported that over 1,300 protected birds of prey in the UK, including the likes of the hen harrier and golden eagle, have been killed in the past 15 years. These acts have been deemed a “national disgrace” by the RSPB with the majority of incidents… Continue reading Birds of prey deaths blamed on shooting estate gamekeepers – RSPB

The acquittal of Martyn Blake, the officer who shot Chris Kaba in 2022, continues to dominate the headlines. Several newspapers are reporting on the news that Mr Kaba was named as the perpetrator in a shooting at a nightclub a week prior to his death. The Metro has reported that a gang has placed a… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Call to shield police from trials' and Ofwat 'faces axe'

Idris Elba, the British actor known for his work in the TV show “The Wire,” has announced his plans to relocate to Africa within the next few years to support its burgeoning movie industry. The actor’s interest in spreading awareness about Africa’s film business is already visible through his efforts in setting up a film… Continue reading Idris Elba: Why I'm planning a move to Africa