Category: UK News

HS2 is one of the most expensive rail projects in the world, and has been under construction for more than three years, although no trains are expected to run on it until at least 2029. Despite the recent announcement that the northern legs of the rail link have been scrapped, work across a vast swathe… Continue reading HS2: What has been built so far?

The Daily Express puts the spotlight on an alleged “hitman plot” to kill This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby. Gavin Plumb, a security guard from Harlow, Essex, has been accused and appeared in court for soliciting to commit murder. The paper features his image next to Willoughby’s picture. The Daily Mirror reports that Plumb was in… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Alleged plot 'to kill Holly' and Labour's new homes pledge

Simon Hawkins, a father of three from Caerphilly, has been left without his medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for over two weeks, and called the situation unnerving. Hawkins was diagnosed with ADHD in January 2023 after experiencing issues with concentration and memory. He was prescribed 70mg of a medication called Elvanse – the… Continue reading ADHD medication: Supply issue leaves man without pills

Two American tourists found themselves in an unfortunate situation when they followed their sat-nav down a narrow footpath in Tenby, Wales. The driver managed to wedge the brand new Nissan Juke between two walls near the RNLI station, and ultimately abandoned the vehicle while blaming their sat-nav. The tourists were attempting to reach St Catherine’s… Continue reading Tourists using sat-nav jam car in narrow Tenby footpath

A parked car caused a delay to resurfacing work in Scarborough after the owner ignored signs warning of the impending construction. Michael Curtis, a local resident, shared photos of workers attempting to resurface New Queen Street despite the presence of a silver Corsa. Curtis considered it “silly” that the council failed to remove the car.… Continue reading Scarborough road resurfaced around parked car

As votes were counted, the spotlight was on Rutherglen and Hamilton West during the recent by-election. With a 20% swing, Labour celebrated their “seismic” victory, electing Michael Shanks as their new MP. Meanwhile, the SNP were left to regroup after losing the seat. Despite feelings of disappointment among some voters, many were not surprised by… Continue reading Rutherglen and Hamilton West: 'A lot of SNP voters lost a little faith'

An amber weather alert for rain and floods has caused the suspension of train services in parts of Scotland. The warning, issued by the Met Office, estimates that areas of the Highlands and central Scotland could be inundated with up to 180mm (7in) of rainfall. Cross-border train operators are advising passengers not to risk travelling… Continue reading Trains suspended in 'do not travel' weather warning for Scotland

The United Kingdom’s Department for Education (DfE) has said that it miscalculated funding plans, which will require schools to redraw their budgets for the upcoming academic year. The DfE stated that nearly £370m was allocated to schools in England for the 2024/25 academic year due to accounting errors. Although the money has not yet been… Continue reading Inquiry ordered over England schools funding blunder

Chris Grayling, the former Transport Secretary, has announced he will not seek to be re-elected as a Member of Parliament at the upcoming general election. Grayling has been MP for Epsom and Ewell in Surrey since 2001 and also served as Leader of the House of Commons and Lord Chancellor. Grayling made the announcement following… Continue reading Surrey MP Chris Grayling to step down after cancer diagnosis

Sussex Police have identified the young man killed in Brighton on Thursday as Mustafa Momand. The 17-year-old was stabbed on Queens Road and died later in hospital. Local people have expressed their shock and grief over the incident. Following extensive searches in the area, police arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of murder. Officers have… Continue reading Brighton murder inquiry: Police name Mustafa Momand as stabbed teen