Category: UK News

Plans to implement new EU biometric border controls at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel have been postponed once again due to technical difficulties. Initially scheduled to begin on 10 April, these checks require British travellers to have their photographs and fingerprints taken when entering France. However, ongoing problems with the Entry/Exit System (EES) have… Continue reading New border check system delayed again due to technical problems

The inaugural Paisley Arts Festival has officially begun, featuring a tribute to the late Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg, who passed away last November. Known for her bold and unconventional designs, Hogg’s creations have been worn by high-profile celebrities such as Rihanna, Kate Moss, and Lady Gaga. A commemorative event held in Paisley Town Hall… Continue reading First Paisley Arts Festival celebrates late designer Pam Hogg

Comedian Alan Carr, widely recognized following his win on Celebrity Traitors, has recently taken on an exciting new venture that he describes as one of his most thrilling projects in quite some time: purchasing a Scottish castle. Earlier this year, it was revealed that the Chatty Man presenter acquired Ayton Castle located in the Scottish… Continue reading Alan Carr has bought a Scottish castle. Could you?

A shortage of sonographers across the UK is causing significant delays in essential ultrasound scans for pregnant women and cancer patients, experts warn. The scarcity of trained staff, particularly in the north west and south east of England, is putting lives at risk by prolonging waiting times for these critical diagnostic procedures. According to NHS… Continue reading NHS scan delays putting some pregnant women at risk, experts warn

Several prominent retailers and independent shops have started using advanced technology such as AI-driven body scanning, CCTV systems, and facial recognition to detect incidents of shoplifting. This shift toward high-tech security measures aims to help store staff identify and prevent theft more effectively. A BBC reporter recently took the opportunity to test out some of… Continue reading How much screen time is too much for under fives?

The shared sorrow experienced by the families of Bobb Hogg and Stella McGinn connects them in a tragic way they never wished for. Both fathers lost daughters named Caitlin—Stella’s daughter being Caitlin-Rose, and Bob’s daughter named Caitlin with the middle name Rose—who left for school but never returned home. Although these heartbreaking events occurred two… Continue reading 'Our daughters got on a school bus and never came home'

Two hereditary peers who are due to lose their seats in the House of Lords will still maintain their parliamentary passes and retain their ceremonial responsibilities. Edward Fitzalan-Howard, the Duke of Norfolk, and Lord Carrington secured this arrangement after privately expressing concerns about the importance of continuing their roles in managing state occasions. Both men… Continue reading Two hereditary peers allowed to keep ceremonial roles

An official review has been launched into warnings on certain medications after a BBC investigation exposed inaccuracies in drug leaflets related to impulsive behaviours. These side effects, linked to a group of drugs prescribed for Parkinson’s disease, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), and other disorders, have been connected to serious personal consequences including addiction, financial struggles,… Continue reading 'He would have been horrified' – error in drug warnings 'misled' families

Daylight Saving Time (DST), which involves advancing clocks by one hour during the summer months, was first implemented by Germany in 1916 amid the First World War. This initiative aimed to conserve crucial resources like coal by making more effective use of natural daylight. By extending daylight hours in the evening, countries sought to reduce… Continue reading When do the clocks go forward in 2026 and why do they change?

A 16-year-old boy has entered a not guilty plea in court following accusations that he fatally stabbed nine-year-old Aria Thorpe. The incident took place in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, on December 15 of the previous year. Due to his age, the boy’s identity is being withheld. Authorities were called to Aria’s residence in the Mead Vale area… Continue reading Aria Thorpe: Teenager denies murdering nine-year-old girl