Category: UK News

As the nights draw in and Halloween approaches, the ever-present pumpkin spice latte is back, and it seems consumers can’t get enough of it. But why are we so obsessed with the scent and taste of this autumn favourite? According to experts, it all comes down to our brains’ pleasure-seeking tendencies. The parts of our… Continue reading Pumpkin spice: Why are we so obsessed with the flavour and scent?

A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after an eight-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head and face at a farm in Warcop, Cumbria. Police were called to the scene on Saturday afternoon, responding to reports that a child had been injured by a firearm. The boy… Continue reading Boy, 8, dies after suffering shot to head at Warcop farm

After 28 years in the UK police force, Manjit Atwal, the first Sikh woman police officer in Leicestershire, has announced her retirement. Atwal made significant contributions during her stint in the police force and reached the rank of chief superintendent, making her one of the highest-ranking Sikh female police officers in the UK. During her… Continue reading 'When I joined the police, not many looked like me'

The acquisition of luxury department store Harrods by the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar, the Qatar Investment Authority, for £1.5bn in 2010, is now under scrutiny with regards to the alleged sexual abuse by former boss Mohamed Al Fayed. The claims were brought to light by a recent BBC investigation. Experts believe that Qatar overlooked… Continue reading Harrods: The red flags missed when Qatar bought store from Al Fayed

Kemi Badenoch, a contender in the race for the leadership of the UK’s Conservative Party, has asserted that “not all cultures are equally valid” when it comes to deciding which migrants should be allowed to enter the country. Writing in the Sunday Telegraph prior to the party conference in Birmingham, Badenoch claimed: “Our country is… Continue reading Not all cultures equally valid, says Kemi Badenoch

The King of England, Charles III, recently gave a speech to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament. During his remarks, he took a moment to reflect on his mother’s final days and the special connection that the royal family has to Scotland. Specifically, he noted that his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, had a… Continue reading King Charles reflects on late Queen's final days in Scotland

After a week of heavy rain and flooding in some parts of southern England, more rain has been forecasted from Sunday onwards. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain and wind, and the wet weather is expected to bring in further travel disruptions and flooding on Monday and Tuesday. Despite a short… Continue reading UK weather: More flooding possible as warnings issued

The town of Port Talbot in South Wales is known for its steelworks, which have been a part of the community’s identity for generations. However, on Monday, the second of the town’s two blast furnaces will shut down, marking the end of traditional steelmaking in the area. Gabriella Jukes, a former Miss Wales, comes from… Continue reading Port Talbot: Uncertainty remains over steel town's future

The Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast is home to two iconic yellow cranes, affectionately known as Samson and Goliath. These cranes are an integral part of Belfast’s skyline and have become a symbol of the city. The shipyard was once the world’s largest builder of ocean liners, but it has struggled in recent times… Continue reading Harland and Wolff: What will happen to Belfast's yellow cranes?

Six rare turtles have been saved by sailors from a Royal Navy warship in the UK. Experts say the juvenile turtles were swept from the Caribbean or the US east coast by strong winds and Atlantic currents, becoming “cold-stunned” near the British coast. The reptiles were found in the shallow waters of Cornwall, Devon, and… Continue reading Turtles that washed up in Devon and Cornwall saved