Category: UK News

Nigel Farage has made it clear that Reform UK will not simply serve as a replacement Conservative Party following the arrival of Robert Jenrick, a former senior Tory figure who recently defected to the new party. In a piece for the Telegraph, Farage emphasized that Reform is not a refuge for anxious Tory MPs looking… Continue reading Reform is not rescue charity for panicky Tory MPs, Farage says

Approximately 4,500 households in Kent are currently facing interruptions to their water supply. South East Water (SEW) attributed the problem to an electrical fault at one of their treatment plants, affecting several villages near Maidstone. Incident manager Matthew Dean expressed regret for the disruption, stating, “We’re sorry to customers currently impacted by the water supply… Continue reading More than 4,000 homes in Maidstone hit with water supply issues

Hilary Lightfoot is facing the heartbreaking prospect of leaving her clifftop home in Thorpeness, Suffolk, a place steeped in family memories spanning two decades. Despite having no alternative residence, she is now preparing to move as the relentless coastal erosion threatens the very ground her flat stands on. Already, a quarter of her garden has… Continue reading 'Having to leave my Thorpeness home after 20 years is a tragedy'

Sinn Féin has expressed heartfelt condolences following the passing of their former Member of Parliament, Mickey Brady, describing him as a monumental figure within the Newry community. Brady, who represented Newry and Armagh as an MP from 2015 to 2024, had also been an active member of the Northern Ireland Assembly. His longstanding commitment to… Continue reading Mickey Brady: Tributes paid after death of former Sinn Féin MP

British qualifier Arthur Fery caused an early upset at the Australian Open by defeating Italian 20th seed Flavio Cobolli during the tournament’s opening day. The 23-year-old’s victory marked another significant milestone in his career, replicating a similar high-profile win he achieved last year at Wimbledon against 20th seed Alexei Popyrin. Fery secured the match in… Continue reading Australian Open 2026: Arthur Fery causes first shock at Melbourne Park by beating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli

Prince Harry is once again preparing to bring a court case in London, accusing newspapers of using illegal methods to obtain private information. While the scenario may seem familiar, there are notable changes in his current approach. Unlike before, his focus now appears to be more on healing family relationships rather than fueling public disputes.… Continue reading Prince Harry's war with the press is back in court. But this time it's different

Beth Kojder faced an ongoing struggle with British Gas after moving out of her one-bedroom flat in southeast London in October 2024. Despite providing meter readings and repeatedly requesting a final bill along with a refund of her remaining credit—amounting to over £1,500—she did not receive a resolution for more than a year. Her frustration… Continue reading British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd

The recent headlines have been dominated by the escalating tensions between the United States and its European allies concerning the status of Greenland. US President Donald Trump has announced increased tariffs on the UK and European countries, tying these trade penalties directly to his demand for control over the Danish territory. This development has provoked… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Blackmail over Greenland' and 'Jenrick's bizarre plot'

Independent restaurant owners have raised concerns about large food chains disguising themselves as small, local businesses on popular delivery apps, a move they describe as unfair competition that harms family-run establishments. Several major chains, including Pizza Hut, TGI Fridays, Frankie & Benny’s, Las Iguanas, and Barburrito, reportedly operate multiple brands on platforms like Deliveroo and… Continue reading Restaurants say big chains pretend to be independents on apps

A mother has expressed deep gratitude towards two strangers who saved her nine-month-old daughter from a burning vehicle, describing them as “literal lifesavers.” Alex McClean, aged 21, from Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, was driving along a dual carriageway around 13:20 GMT on Wednesday when her car suddenly started to emit smoke. Although she managed to… Continue reading Merthyr Tydfil men rescue nine-month-old baby locked in burning car