Category: UK News

Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy has revealed that he has advanced prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones and is now terminal. The 48-year-old’s announcement has led to an outpouring of support, with charities appealing for raised awareness of the disease to aid others. Prostate cancers can vary greatly in terms of behaviour,… Continue reading Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for

Robert Jenrick, Conservative Leadership Contender, has criticised Kemi Badenoch for failing to present any policies, calling it “disrespectful” to Tory members. The candidates are coming up to the end of their campaign to replace Rishi Sunak, who led the party to defeat at the general election in July. Jenrick has signed up to the yellow… Continue reading Jenrick accuses Badenoch of being 'disrepectul' to Tory members

A member of the Australian Parliament disrupted King Charles’s visit to Parliament House in Canberra. Lidia Thorpe, an independent senator, caused a stir when she shouted at the monarch declaring, “you are not our King.” The interruption occurred as King Charles was sitting down after delivering a speech on Wednesday evening. Thorpe was immediately escorted… Continue reading Moment King Charles is heckled by Australian politician

According to the AA, individuals under the age of 21 who have recently passed their driving test should be prohibited from carrying passengers of a similar age for their initial six months of driving. The organization proposed more stringent regulations, specifying that offenders could lose their license for six penalties for not wearing a seatbelt… Continue reading New young drivers should not have under-21s as passengers, says AA

David Gauke has been appointed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to lead a review of prison sentencing, according to the BBC. The Labour Party promised in its general election manifesto to establish a review of sentencing to bring it up to date. Gauke was the frontrunner to lead the review, according to earlier reports.… Continue reading Former Tory minister David Gauke to lead prison sentencing review

A lorry fire on the M25 has resulted in motorway closures that will remain in place until midday, according to a warning from Highways England. Diversions are in place for drivers travelling clockwise on the M25 between J5 near Sevenoaks and J6 near Godstone/Caterham. Westbound traffic on the M26 between J2A near Wrotham Heath and… Continue reading M25 and M26 diversions due to lorry fire

Storm Ashley caused disruption across northern Scotland and the Western Isles on Sunday, with winds of up to 80mph recorded. The injured passenger was airlifted from a ferry between Aberdeen and Orkney after falling on board in rough conditions. On Aberdeen Beach, a man, woman, and young boy were hospitalized after getting into difficulty in… Continue reading Storm Ashley clean-up begins after high winds and flooding

During a visit to Australia’s Parliament House for the second official day of his engagements in the country, King Charles was faced with shouts of “you are not my King” from independent senator, Lidia Thorpe. The senator, who interrupted the ceremony in the capital city of Canberra, shouted for about a minute before she was… Continue reading Not my King, Australian senator Lidia Thorpe shouts at Charles

Despite breaking her leg during the Olympic marathon this summer, Rose Harvey from Evesham, Worcestershire, is set to resume training this week in preparation for the next Olympics and potential intermediate races. After completing 78th place in Paris with a time of 2:51:03 in 24C heat, Harvey has been determined to regain fitness since the… Continue reading Olympic runner who finished marathon with broken leg resumes training

New information suggests that more babies under Lucy Letby’s care were harmed, with one even poisoned by insulin. Letby was previously found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others. A document seen by BBC One’s Panorama reveals that a third baby may have been poisoned by Letby. Lab results revealed that… Continue reading Lucy Letby may have harmed more babies in her care, new evidence suggests