Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale delivered a remarkable performance in the snowboard cross mixed team event, winning gold and securing Team GB’s very first Winter Olympic title on snow. Their triumph was especially poignant after both had faced disappointment in their individual competitions. This victory also added to their World Championship success from 2023. This… Continue reading Winter Olympics 2026: Charlotte Bankes & Huw Nightingale win snowboard cross gold
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UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says
The UK government is demanding measures in response to new evidence indicating that Russian political prisoner Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison derived from frog toxins, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated. Navalny, a leading critic of President Vladimir Putin, died abruptly two years ago while incarcerated in a Siberian prison on what have been… Continue reading UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says
China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals
Starting from 17 February, citizens of the UK and Canada will be allowed to enter mainland China without the need for a visa for visits lasting up to 30 days. This visa-free arrangement applies to those traveling for tourism, business, or to visit family and friends. China’s foreign ministry has confirmed that the policy will… Continue reading China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals
Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election
Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership position appears fragile despite recent efforts to strengthen control, especially following calls from the Scottish Labour leader for him to step down. Although the Prime Minister has managed to solidify his standing for now, challenges loom in the weeks ahead that could threaten his hold on power. Many Labour MPs are… Continue reading Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election
Templepatrick: Police name woman killed in two-vehicle collision
A serious collision occurred on the Ballyrobin Road, a key route leading to Belfast International Airport, shortly before 8:00 GMT on Saturday morning. The incident involved a black Citroen C1 and one of Translink’s airport bus services. Tragically, Claudia Jaczyk, a 23-year-old woman from the Newtownabbey area who was driving the Citroen, was pronounced dead… Continue reading Templepatrick: Police name woman killed in two-vehicle collision
Trans doctor in changing room row leaves the NHS
A transgender doctor involved in a dispute over changing room access at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy has departed from the NHS. Dr Beth Upton, who identifies as a woman but was assigned male at birth, was at the center of a contentious employment tribunal following an incident in the female changing room. The case was… Continue reading Trans doctor in changing room row leaves the NHS
Fiona the 'loneliest' sheep's journey from solitude to motherhood
Jill Turner, a resident of Brora, recognized a particular ewe she believed she had first seen around two years earlier, sparking widespread interest around the globe. Known as Britain’s loneliest sheep, this solitary animal was eventually rescued and transported south to a farm park near Dumfries. Fiona’s incredible journey has since captivated audiences worldwide, especially… Continue reading Fiona the 'loneliest' sheep's journey from solitude to motherhood
North London measles outbreak hits several schools with at least 34 children infected
A rapid outbreak of measles has been reported in multiple schools across north London, with health authorities confirming that at least 34 children have been diagnosed with the highly infectious disease. Laboratory tests conducted in January verified these cases specifically in Enfield, according to information provided by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This surge… Continue reading North London measles outbreak hits several schools with at least 34 children infected
The Victorian aristocrat who became first British Muslim peer
Nearly two centuries ago, a British aristocrat named Lord Henry Stanley made a profound and unconventional choice by becoming the first Muslim member of the House of Lords. Born in 1827, Stanley was part of a distinguished family with deep roots tracing back to Norman times. Despite his noble origins and the expectations placed upon… Continue reading The Victorian aristocrat who became first British Muslim peer
Labour think tank commissioned firm to investigate journalists, the BBC understands
A report investigating the background of a Sunday Times journalist was commissioned by a Labour group involved in Sir Keir Starmer’s rise as Labour leader, according to information obtained by the BBC. The Labour-affiliated organisation Labour Together paid APCO Worldwide a sum exceeding £30,000 to examine the origins, funding, and sources related to a story… Continue reading Labour think tank commissioned firm to investigate journalists, the BBC understands