Category: UK News

A 20-year-old man was detained under the Mental Health Act following an attack with a crowbar at Newton Community Hospital in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside Police confirmed. The individual, originally from Afghanistan and residing locally, entered the hospital and assaulted six staff members and patients. The suspect was apprehended at the scene and initially charged on suspicion… Continue reading Newton hospital attack suspect detained under Mental Health Act

Approximately 350 employees at NI Water have initiated a one-day strike due to disagreements over pay arrangements and working conditions. The majority of those taking industrial action are administrative staff represented by the trade union Nipsa, who recently voted in favor of the strike following a ballot. Carmel Gates, general secretary of Nipsa, explained that… Continue reading NI Water: Some staff begin strike action over pay

Queen Camilla has publicly commended the bravery of BBC racing commentator John Hunt and his family after the tragic loss of his wife, Carol, and two daughters, Louise and Hannah, who were murdered by Louise’s ex-partner. During an emotionally charged conversation with John and his surviving daughter, Amy, the Queen revealed for the first time… Continue reading Queen praises Hunt family for their bravery after triple murders

When England clinched an Ashes victory against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Paul Baker found himself overwhelmed with emotion, shedding a tear. The victory held profound significance for Paul and his wife Lisa, who last witnessed England triumph in Melbourne 15 years prior. Back then, they were accompanied by their seven-year-old son Josh—a cricket… Continue reading Josh Baker's parents on how watching England in Australia is helping them with grief

As Scotland gears up to welcome the arrival of 2026, many residents are preparing for adverse weather conditions, as a yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for a large part of the country. Starting at 06:00 on New Year’s Day and lasting until midnight on Friday, forecasts predict heavy snowfall accompanied by… Continue reading Scotland counts down to 2026 as weather warning kicks off the new year

A recent power failure in the Channel Tunnel has led to significant disruption for Eurostar passengers, throwing many New Year’s Eve travel plans into uncertainty. Thousands of travellers were impacted as services were delayed or cancelled, with some passengers reporting being stranded on trains for over six hours. One individual who boarded the 19:01 train… Continue reading Eurostar delays enter second day as passengers stuck onboard overnight

Firefighters had to carefully cut a pilot free from their plane after it crash-landed in a field. The incident occurred in Talgarth, Powys, around 11:40 GMT on Saturday, prompting emergency crews to rush to the location. Upon arrival, rescuers worked to stabilize the damaged aircraft before safely extracting the pilot trapped inside. Following the rescue,… Continue reading Plane crashes in Talgarth field with pilot taken to hospital

Ronan Keating is preparing to host a New Year’s Eve concert broadcast on BBC One, aiming to offer comfort to those facing tough times during the holiday. Speaking from the Riverside Studios in London, where rehearsals took place, Keating reflected on how the festive period can be a lonely and challenging experience for many, especially… Continue reading Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show and reuniting Boyzone in 2026

The text you provided appears to be an excerpt from a BBC Newsbeat article discussing the 2026 video game industry outlook. Here’s a summary and key points based on the content you shared: — ### Video Game Industry Outlook for 2026 **Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6):** – GTA 6 is highly anticipated and expected… Continue reading GTA 6, Resident Evil 9, AI and EA: Gaming trends to watch in 2026

Eurostar has issued a warning advising passengers against traveling over the New Year period, following significant disruptions caused by a power failure in the Channel Tunnel. This outage led to the suspension of all Eurostar services from London to Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels. Although services have now resumed, travelers aiming to depart on New Year’s… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Eurostar chaos' and Anthony Joshua's 'mum at his bedside'