Category: UK News

On Saturday, thousands of supporters of far-right activist Tommy Robinson gathered in Trafalgar Square in central London for what he claims was “the biggest patriotic rally the UK has ever seen.” A counter-protest by groups Stand Up To Racism and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s Peace & Justice Project also took place, in addition to… Continue reading Thousands join Tommy Robinson march in London

The mother of a missing British man in Sardinia has urged her son to “approach someone for help” and not be afraid. Michael Frison, of Chard, Somerset, disappeared after leaving for a walk in the countryside near Luras on July 13. The 25-year-old, who was visiting relatives and volunteering on a farm in the north… Continue reading Michael Frison: Mother's plea to son missing in Sardinia

The A34, which straddles the Berkshire-Hampshire border near Newbury, is closed in both directions following a serious collision involving military vehicles. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11.00 British Summer Time. An air ambulance had been called to attend to the scene of the accident. The highway was closed for several hours.… Continue reading Military convoy crash closes A34 dual carriageway

Team Great Britain has secured their first medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, thanks to divers Scarlett Mew Jensen and Yasmin Harper. The pair claimed bronze in the synchronised 3m springboard, following a last-ditch mistake from their Australian rivals, on the final dive. This win is a historical moment for Team GB, as it happens… Continue reading Olympic highlights: Mew Jensen and Harper secure GB's first medal

Cineworld, the world’s second largest cinema chain, has unveiled plans to close six of its sites in the UK. The move is part of the company’s extensive restructuring initiative, which is aimed at ensuring a sustainable future for the business. The cinema chain, which operates 101 locations in the UK and Ireland, has encountered difficulties… Continue reading Cineworld announces branch closures as part of restructure

Hannah Laing spent years perfecting her craft as a DJ while working as a dental nurse. Her hard work paid off when her track “Good Love” reached number 7 in the UK Top 40, leading to mainstream recognition. Since then, the Dundee native has become an in-demand DJ across the globe, with her latest venture… Continue reading Raising the Doof: The whirlwind success of Dundee DJ Hannah Laing

A devastating car crash on Sunday morning has resulted in the death of four friends in Gloucestershire, UK. Andrei Tudorov, a Romanian national, was visiting Gloucester and staying with Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma when the accident occurred. The black Renault Clio they were travelling in crashed into a tree on the A436… Continue reading Families pay tribute to friends killed in A436 crash

Scotland has won the World Schools Debating Championships for an impressive fifth time. The Scotland squad was selected from four different schools and sucessfully overcame New Zealand, Pakistan, England, and Qatar to meet Bulgaria in the final. Their grand final match took place in Belgrade and concluded with an impressive scoreline of 7-2, earning them… Continue reading Scotland triumph in World Schools Debating Championships

The front pages of many UK newspapers on Sunday focus on the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which used the River Seine as its central stage. The Daily Mail called it “La farce” and called out the arson attacks that affected the French rail network and the performance’s rainfall. The Times identified left-wing militants… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Olympics sabotaged' and 'La Farce!'

As the summer holidays begin, millions of people in the UK are embarking on their annual summer getaway. The RAC is warning of a “weekend of woe” on the roads, with 13.8 million trips estimated to be made between Friday and Sunday, making it the second busiest summer getaway weekend since 2015. To avoid queues… Continue reading Summer holiday getaway: How to beat the queues