Category: UK News

Karl Bushby, a former British paratrooper, has outlined the concluding leg of his extraordinary 36,000-mile (58,000km) journey on foot. Beginning in November 1998 from Chile, South America, Bushby embarked on a mission to traverse the globe solely by walking, with the ambitious goal of returning to his hometown of Hull by 2012 without using any… Continue reading Karl Bushby's 'mixed feelings' as 36,000-mile journey nears end

It looks like you’ve pasted a partial article or webpage content about roadworks in the UK, focusing on the challenges local councils face with road maintenance, funding increases, the impact of utility companies’ work permits, and the effects on local businesses. The article includes quotes from Hampshire County Council leader Nick Adams-King, mentions funding increases… Continue reading The real impact of roadworks – and why they're set to get worse

The Conservative Party has announced plans to prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms if they come into power. They intend to follow Australia’s example, being the first country to implement such a policy. In addition, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch revealed that smartphones would be banned in schools under their… Continue reading Tories would ban under-16s from social media

A year ago, three young lynx were discovered in a near-starvation state after being abandoned in the Scottish Highlands. These female cats, found near Kingussie, were captured and taken into care, while a fourth lynx—a male—was also trapped but unfortunately did not survive. The mystery surrounding their illegal release remains unresolved, with Police Scotland actively… Continue reading Lynx left to starve now living happy, enriched lives, says park

At the start of the year, the UK’s FTSE 100 index reached a significant milestone, surpassing the 10,000-point mark for the first time since its inception in 1984. This upward surge has been warmly welcomed by investors as well as the chancellor, who encourages more people to shift their funds from traditional cash savings into… Continue reading The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?

Every morning, 19-year-old Amelka Zambrzycka boards a crowded train heading to Manchester, surrounded by early commuters making their way to work. Living in Horwich, on the outskirts of Bolton, Amelka faces the absence of a direct bus service from her mother’s home. As a result, she routinely walks for 25 minutes to reach the train… Continue reading My three-hour university commute is worth the £7,000 saving on halls

In parts of Northern Ireland, thousands of residents are now being invited to receive free screening for haemochromatosis, a genetic disorder often referred to as the Celtic Curse. This condition, which is most common among individuals of Irish and Scottish heritage, leads to an increased absorption of iron that can cause damage to various organs… Continue reading Haemochromatosis: Thousands in NI being offered testing for Celtic curse

A recent survey conducted across Wales has uncovered troubling mental health issues among primary school children, revealing that anxiety, loneliness, low self-confidence, and concerns about appearance affect children as young as seven. These challenges, often associated with teenagers, are now evident in younger pupils. The School Health Research Network (SHRN), led by Cardiff University’s Decipher… Continue reading Mental health issues in Wales' seven-year-olds – survey

Following the impact of Storm Goretti, various parts of the UK remain under warnings for snow, ice, rain, and strong winds for the rest of the weekend. These alerts, issued by the Met Office, cover Northern Ireland, Scotland, and regions in the north and Midlands of England. Forecasters anticipate that these adverse weather conditions will… Continue reading Storm Goretti: Snow, rain and wind warnings still in place across UK

Thousands of people across Kent and Sussex are currently experiencing water outages, with disruptions expected to last through the weekend, according to South East Water (SEW). The problem primarily affects customers in Maidstone, covering areas from Hollingbourne to Headcorn and surrounding villages. These issues stem from operational difficulties encountered by Southern Water, which supplies treated… Continue reading Water disruption affects thousands across South East