Category: UK News

King Charles concluded his royal visit to Bermuda by inaugurating a new observatory operated by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and introducing a project aimed at monitoring space debris. This event took place on Cooper’s Island, where the King unveiled a plaque to officially mark the launch of the facility. The observatory is central to… Continue reading King launches Space Agency project on final day in Bermuda

The King and Queen concluded their landmark four-day state visit to the United States on Thursday. Their departure followed a farewell ceremony at the White House, where they said goodbye to Donald Trump and Melania Trump. After leaving the White House, the royal couple paid tribute at Arlington National Cemetery, where King Charles laid a… Continue reading Royals bid farewell to US with visit to Arlington Cemetery

The four-day state visit by the King and Queen to the United States has now concluded. This trip marked the first occasion a British monarch had visited the U.S. since 2007 and was seen as an opportunity to improve the strained relationship between Keir Starmer and Donald Trump, which had been affected by disagreements regarding… Continue reading Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship?

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has issued an apology following the posting of a video on her social media that opposed reforms to the Legacy Act but controversially included footage from Bloody Sunday. This footage shows soldiers who, in 1972, opened fire on civil rights demonstrators, resulting in the deaths of thirteen people. Last year, a… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch apologises after Bloody Sunday footage used in video

Mike Pickering’s frustration with the indie music scene in the mid-2000s led to an unexpected discovery that would significantly impact his career. At the time working as an A&R representative for Sony’s Columbia label, he was on a call with a publisher when he heard an intriguing tune playing softly in the background. Distracted from… Continue reading 'I signed Calvin Harris while he was stacking shelves in M&S'

Nottingham Forest’s winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has been fined more than £1,100 after a court found him guilty of failing to tax his McLaren supercar. The 25-year-old Premier League player was prosecuted by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) due to an unpaid vehicle tax on his McLaren 765LT. Documents from the court revealed that… Continue reading Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi fined over no tax on supercar

Cardiff University has been fined £280,000 after it was revealed that two employees developed asthma due to exposure to animal allergens while working in the institution’s laboratories. Both staff members suffered lasting health problems, with one unable to continue in their role. One affected worker described experiencing “terrible” breathing difficulties and an inability to walk… Continue reading Cardiff University fined £280k over lab staff's animal allergy asthma

In the early hours of Saturday, a shooting incident occurred in Brixton, south London, resulting in four individuals being hospitalized. The Metropolitan Police responded to reports of gunfire on Coldharbour Lane. Among those injured, a 25-year-old man remains in a critical condition, while three others, aged 21, 47, and 70, were also taken to hospital… Continue reading Four in hospital after Brixton shooting

Police have confirmed the identity of a teenager who tragically lost his life in a river incident shortly after celebrating his 18th birthday. Benjamin Glen, who was from Dumfries, encountered difficulties while in the River Nith, located in his hometown. Emergency services were alerted around 18:50 on Thursday following reports of a person in the… Continue reading Teenager died in Dumfries river incident days after 18th birthday

To celebrate Princess Charlotte’s 11th birthday, the Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a fresh portrait along with a video featuring their daughter. The new image shows Charlotte joyfully smiling while standing in a sunlit meadow. She is dressed casually in a black and red striped jumper paired with blue jeans. This photograph was… Continue reading Princess Charlotte smiles in 11th birthday portrait