Category: UK News

After going skiing alone in the Cairngorms, a body has been found during the search for missing skier Sam Burns.  The 40-year-old was in contact with friends when he set off on his solo skiing expedition, planning to ski Y Gulley or Diagonal Gulley from the Cairngorm Plateau. However, when he failed to return to his… Continue reading Body found in search for missing Cairngorms skier

Last Friday, Deadpool actor and Wrexham AFC co-owner, Ryan Reynolds, visited a pub in Wrexham with fellow actors, Channing Tatum and Brandon Sklenar. According to reports, Reynolds offered to buy a round of drinks for everyone in the pub. During his visit, Reynolds joked with the patrons mentioning that unless he visited each of them… Continue reading Channing Tatum in Wrexham pub with Ryan Reynolds

Since the 1300s, ale conning has been a cherished tradition that involves the appointment of special officers to sample beer and ale to determine if they meet required standard. In the event that the beer fails to satisfy the standards, the officers are empowered to send brewers to the Tower of London. If the beer… Continue reading Christmas: The ancient tradition of ale conning

The popular TV series Gavin & Stacey may have left viewers puzzled by a particular scene. Steven Meo’s character, Owain Hughes, left fans scratching their heads as Gavin Shipman introduced himself on his new job. Owain responds with, “And before you ask, no I don’t!” which prompts laughter from his colleagues. However, Steven Meo has… Continue reading 'My Gavin & Stacey joke was just a red herring'

Liverpool FC has stated that it does not accept the use of illegal substances at any of its events or venues after its staff Christmas party was shut down early due to reports that drugs were found. The football club confirmed that an incident had taken place at the event, where none of its players… Continue reading Liverpool FC staff party in cathedral halted over drug fears

The government’s review into the backlog of criminal cases has been led by Sir Brian Leveson, a retired High Court judge, who has said that the court delays experienced by victims and defendants are unacceptable. According to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), figures have shown that 73,105 trials were unheard at the end of September,… Continue reading Court delays unacceptable for victims and defendants – ex-judge

The UK government faces a difficult challenge in how to decrease the illegal trade of people smuggling into the country. Leaders from across the political spectrum agree that this trade must end. However, there is a range of opinions on how to end it. Labour’s three-word solution is to “smash the gangs” replacing the Conservatives’… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Labour's illegal immigration plan is clear – but is it effective?

One major storm hit Wales hard, impacting the power supply of 64,000 properties in mid and south Wales. National Grid had to undertake its biggest ever restoration effort to recover the condition of electricity supply to these properties. Fortunately, no one got injured in this storm while energy networks were working round the clock to… Continue reading Storm Darragh: National Grid 'biggest effort' to restore power

Several Irish pubs in England, Scotland and Wales told BBC that this week they ran out of Guinness beer, after a limit was imposed on supply in the lead-up to Christmas. The Liffey in Liverpool, the pub where Guinness is usually the top seller, has been out of stock since Wednesday. Guinness’s owner Diageo reported… Continue reading Some pubs start to run out of Guinness as supply limit bites

The A487 in Gwynedd, Wales has been closed due to a devastating landslide caused by Storm Darragh, and it is suspected that the closure will extend for several months. The road has been closed since Wednesday due to concerns over unstable ground, and diversion routes have added an extra 19 miles to journeys that should… Continue reading Gwynedd: Fears A487 landslide may close road for months