Category: UK News

Liverpool and Wolves came together at Anfield in a deeply emotional encounter to honor Diogo Jota, marking the first meeting of his two former clubs since his tragic passing. The 28-year-old Portuguese forward lost his life in a car accident in Spain in July, alongside his 25-year-old brother, Andre Silva. Jota had spent three seasons… Continue reading Diogo Jota: Portugal forward's children lead tributes before Liverpool v Wolves

On Boxing Day, a house fire on Brimscombe Hill in Stroud, Gloucestershire, led to three people being reported missing as authorities continue their investigation. The emergency services were alerted to the blaze shortly after 03:00 GMT on Friday. One occupant managed to escape the burning property and was subsequently taken to hospital, though their current… Continue reading Three still missing after Boxing Day house fire in Stroud

On Boxing Day, those impacted by the significant canal collapse on Monday gathered to reflect on the disruption caused, with some boat owners expressing gratitude simply for surviving the event. The incident occurred when an embankment along the Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch, Shropshire, gave way, releasing vast amounts of water. This collapse carved a deep… Continue reading Whitchurch boaters take stock after Llangollen Canal collapse

Winter is often characterized by chilly mornings, a dusting of snow, and the presence of the robin, a bird that truly shines when the temperature drops. The robin ranks among the UK’s most cherished garden birds and, along with species like the wren, continues to sing long after many other birds have fallen silent for… Continue reading How does winter weather affect birdsong?

Model Holly Ramsay arrived at Bath Abbey to celebrate her wedding to Adam Peaty, the Olympic gold-medalist swimmer. Holly was accompanied by her father, celebrated TV chef Gordon Ramsay, as she entered the historic church on a sunny Saturday afternoon. She wore a white dress accented with lace details and a long train, draped with… Continue reading Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty

A franchisee operating a KFC in south-east London has been ordered to pay close to £70,000 following a tribunal ruling involving racial discrimination and wrongful dismissal. The case centered around Madhesh Ravichandran, an employee originally from Tamil Nadu, India, who started working at the West Wickham branch of KFC in January 2023. According to the… Continue reading West Wickham KFC franchisee to pay £70k fine over 'slave' comment

Lionel Duke, the drummer for the band The Christians, described feeling incredibly fortunate to be alive after collapsing during a performance at a festival. The incident took place in June at Liverpool’s On The Waterfront festival, where Duke suffered a cardiac arrest on stage at Pier Head. Medics quickly responded as the band played ahead… Continue reading 'I'm so lucky to be alive', says The Christians' drummer

Dave Derby, now 90 years old, has made extraordinary contributions to the field of metal detecting, achieving remarkable discoveries that have captivated archaeologists and history enthusiasts alike. His passion has led him to uncover two significant historical sites, including a vast Roman villa estate near Northampton and an Anglo-Saxon cemetery. Reflecting on his enthusiasm, archaeologist… Continue reading Kislingbury metal detectorist looks back at decades of finds

Scotland’s largest hospital, the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow, has issued an apology after a tragic mix-up led to a family being given the wrong body for cremation. The error occurred when morgue staff mistakenly handed over a mislabelled corpse to funeral directors. Disturbingly, the mistake only came to light after the funeral… Continue reading Family cremates wrong body after Glasgow hospital mistake

Angela Feenan, a 73-year-old resident of Downpatrick, tragically lost her life in a road accident in County Down. The fatal collision occurred on Ardglass Road in her hometown, where she was declared dead at the scene. The incident involved two cars: a black Seat Arona driven by Ms. Feenan and a white Vauxhall Insignia. The… Continue reading Woman dies in Boxing Day car crash near Downpatrick