Category: UK News

Following a train derailment on the West Coast mainline at Shap in Cumbria, passengers are encountering considerable disruption for the second day in a row. The incident, which involved a Glasgow to London Avanti West Coast service traveling at 80mph, resulted in the train coming off the tracks. Although 87 people were on board, including… Continue reading West Coast Mainline disruption ongoing after Cumbria train derails

The MP representing Portavogie in County Down stated that the seaside village is in a state of shock following the tragic death of a 28-year-old man named Jordan Webb on Monday. Webb was found deceased at a residence on New Harbour Road early in the morning. A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of… Continue reading Portavogie: Village 'in shock' following murder investigation – Shannon

A global publisher has issued an apology to acclaimed author Kate Clanchy following a literary controversy that unfolded four years ago. Clanchy found herself embroiled in a heated online dispute in 2021, where she was accused of employing racist language to describe children in her book titled Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught… Continue reading Publisher apologises for 'the hurt' it caused Kate Clanchy over controversy

In a startling revelation, it has been disclosed that each and every household within a particular council area has undergone an inspection of their black bin waste at least once in the past eight years. According to reports presented to councillors, enforcement officials in Blaenau Gwent have visited over 32,000 properties since 2017 to examine… Continue reading Blaenau Gwent council has inspected black bags from every home

Counter-terrorism police are now involved in an investigation concerning allegations that Sheffield Hallam University was pressured by China to halt human rights research. The BBC and the Guardian have reported that documents reveal a two-year campaign of intimidation by China, which included demands to cease sensitive research by a professor investigating forced labor in Xinjiang,… Continue reading China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism police

During the start of his Brazil visit, Prince William received the keys to Rio de Janeiro, presented to him by the city’s mayor, Eduardo Paes, atop Sugarloaf Mountain. His arrival at the iconic mountain surprised many tourists who awaited his descent in order to catch a glimpse of the prince. William graciously posed for selfies… Continue reading Prince William in Rio at start of Brazil visit for COP30 and Earthshot Prize

In a solemn address to MPs, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged that the British state failed the victims and families affected by the Hillsborough disaster, describing it as reaching an almost inhuman level of neglect. The tragedy, which claimed the lives of 97 Liverpool fans during an FA Cup semi-final in Sheffield on April… Continue reading Hillsborough victims were failed by the state, says Keir Starmer

During the trial at Leicester Crown Court, prosecutors described the actions of two women towards the McCann family as “cruel and unforgiving”. Michael Duck KC highlighted the manipulative behavior of Julia Wandelt, a Polish national who has been claiming to be missing Madeleine McCann since 2022. Duck also emphasized that Karen Spragg, 61, was an… Continue reading No signs 'cruel' alleged McCann stalking would have stopped

Several newspapers are reporting that police are investigating whether a man accused of stabbing 10 people on a train that passed through Peterborough on Saturday had been involved in separate incidents in the 24 hours leading up to the attack. The Daily Express states that there were three opportunities that may have been missed to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Police probe incidents before train attack' and 'tough but fair' Budget

Natalie Rowntree, a resident of North Yorkshire, has recently embarked on her IVF journey and finds the process to be “intense.” The 38-year-old has attended seven IVF-related appointments within an eight-week span, which included various blood tests, scans, and X-rays. The demanding nature of fertility treatment necessitates precise timing for appointments, causing challenges in balancing… Continue reading Calls for legal right to paid leave for IVF treatment