Category: UK News

Akash Barua, a 24-year-old ecologist from Peckham, has garnered attention on social media for his efforts to raise awareness about the varied wildlife residing in London. Barua, who developed a fascination with nature during visits to family in Scotland, began exploring wildlife in the city and soon began creating videos for social media in his… Continue reading Young ecologist on beauty of London's wild spaces

Labour Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is under fire for staying in a New York flat owned by Labour donor Lord Waheed Alli without declaring the trip as a donation. Rayner has defended herself, claiming that it was a “personal holiday” and that she did not actually break any rules as she had disclosed the… Continue reading Angela Rayner: I don't think I broke rules over stay in donor's flat

After a weekend of thundery downpours across many parts of England and Wales, the Met Office has issued a new amber warning for heavy rain due on Monday across parts of central and southern England. The forecaster predicts that the heavy rain will pose a continued risk of localised flooding and travel disruption. Meanwhile, yellow… Continue reading UK Weather: Heavy rain forecast as thunderstorms hit UK

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has revealed that it twice decided not to bring sex abuse charges against Mohamed Al Fayed, who passed away last year at the age of 94. Recently, fresh allegations against the late billionaire, who owned Harrods, have surfaced, leading dozens of women to speak out about sexual assault and rape… Continue reading Mohammed Al Fayed: CPS did not prosecute Harrods owner twice

Yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for parts of the UK due to more heavy rain expected in the coming days after Saturday’s thunderstorms. The areas covered are large parts of central and southern England as well as Wales on Sunday which subsequently stretches towards northwards and eastwards before expiring on… Continue reading UK weather: More heavy rain for parts of UK as summer ends

Sir Keir Starmer has given an exclusive interview to The Observer before his first conference as Prime Minister. He aims to disassociate himself from a reputation of “enduring doom and gloom” and instead assure party members and voters that there are “better times around the corner”. The Sunday Mirror reports his pledge to provide hope… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'No more austerity' and 'Sir Shameless is at it again'

Residents of Shiptonthorpe, a quiet village in East Yorkshire, are receiving anonymous hate letters that have turned the community into a “village of poison,” according to reports. The letters, which are said to be “vulgar, personal, obscene, and targeted,” have been terrorizing residents for the past two years. Humberside Police is investigating some of the… Continue reading Secret hate letters turn Shiptonthorpe village to 'poison'

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to tackle leaks coming from the UK government after his chief adviser’s salary was made public. Speaking ahead of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Sir Keir said leaks “damage everybody” and that it was his responsibility to solve the problem. However, in an address to activists on… Continue reading Keir Starmer says it is my job to sort out leaks ahead of Labour conference

In a stunning upset, Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in just five rounds, cementing his status as a rising superstar in the world of boxing. Dubois, who is just 27 years old, dropped Joshua several times during the fight, ultimately securing the biggest win of his 24-fight career with an incredible counter right hook.… Continue reading Joshua v Dubois: Daniel Dubois stops Anthony Joshua in five rounds at Wembley Stadium

On Sunday, 20 September, 700 paratroopers from eight different NATO nations jumped out of 12 aircraft over Ginkel Heath, located near the Dutch town of Ede. This display remembered the World War Two Operation Market Garden which was a military strategy designed to accelerate the German invasion. Vice-Adm Matthieu Borsboom, director of the National Liberation… Continue reading Watch: Hundreds of paratroopers leap to mark daring WW2 offensive