Category: UK News

artist brings new life to Tyneside statues Rickie Gleeson uses his talent to give a fresh look to various statues across Tyneside. 16 Apr 2024 Tyne Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Amanda Spielman, who previously served as the chief inspector of Ofsted during the tragic incident involving head teacher Ruth Perry’s suicide following an inspection, has been nominated to become a peer in the House of Lords. The nomination, which is yet to be officially announced, is believed to have come from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch,… Continue reading Amanda Spielman: Ofsted boss at time of Ruth Perry's death to get peerage

The tragic death of a man involved in an alleged road rage incident has left his family devastated. Paul Bowles, a 50-year-old man, passed away at the scene after a reported confrontation between two drivers in Broadway, Chadderton. Greater Manchester Police revealed that one driver purportedly re-entered his van and drove at the other driver,… Continue reading Alleged Chadderton van road rage victim 'was kind and loving'

A recent survey conducted by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) revealed that approximately four million fewer individuals are contributing to charitable causes compared to pre-pandemic times. The decline in donations can be attributed to tight household budgets and a lack of interest among younger demographics. The report indicated that only half of the respondents made… Continue reading Millions give less to charity as bills rise and interest wanes

Lucy Hooker, a BBC Business reporter, has announced that the iconic UK High Street brand WH Smith is set to vanish from town centers as Modella Capital, the owner of Hobbycraft, has agreed to purchase its shops. Post Office outlets within many stores will remain, but the High Street chain will be rebranded as TGJones… Continue reading WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale

In central Amsterdam, a British man is being hailed as a hero for taking down a suspected knifeman who stabbed five people near Dam Square. His identity remains anonymous as he wishes not to be named, but his brave actions did not go unnoticed. Mayor Femke Halsema expressed her admiration for the Briton’s quick thinking… Continue reading British man praised for tackling Amsterdam knife attack suspect

Tragedy struck a village when a house fire claimed the lives of three individuals. The incident occurred at the former station house in Beswick Close, located in Rushton near Kettering, Northamptonshire. Firefighters, police officers, and paramedics swiftly responded to the blaze, which was reported around 22:30 GMT on Friday. Sadly, despite the efforts of emergency… Continue reading Three people have died after a fire in a Northamptonshire village

The National Union of Students (NUS) is advocating for clearer guidelines on how universities can maintain inclusivity without infringing on free speech regulations. This comes after the University of Sussex was fined £585,000 by the Office for Students (OfS) for failing to uphold free speech, marking the first instance of such a penalty being imposed.… Continue reading Students call for clarity over university free speech rules

Croydon. However, his own bank card link led police to a crucial piece of evidence – a bus ticket he used to get from Bournemouth back to London, which had blood on it. Saadi’s bus ticket back to London had blood on it Tests revealed that the blood was a mix of Ms Gray’s, Ms… Continue reading Bournemouth beach murder: How criminology student was caught

Residents are faced with a tough decision as the UK’s largest road tunnel, the Lower Thames Crossing, looms on the horizon. Described as “the most significant road project in a generation” by National Highways, the 14.5-mile road will link Essex and Kent with tunnels underneath the river. However, for residents like Jackie Thacker in Orsett,… Continue reading Lower Thames Crossing: The people affected by Essex-to-Kent road