Category: UK News

Richard Bracey, a Welsh miner who left his job in the Tredegar mines in the 1940s, moved to London by horse and cart and eventually founded God’s Own Junkyard, one of Europe’s largest neon sign makers. After serving in the Royal Navy, Richard started work at the now-defunct Power Neon and began to learn the… Continue reading London: Welsh miner's neon signs still illuminating Soho

Debbie-Lyn Connolly Lloyd’s journey to the final of the Ms Curvaceous UK modelling contest was not an easy one. In July 2022, just after entering the contest, the plus-size model from Southport started to feel numbness in her legs. She was soon paralysed from the waist down with no feeling in her legs. After a… Continue reading 'I wanted to continue modelling, wheelchair or no wheelchair'

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing pressure to clamp down on extremist groups following clashes at pro-Palestinian marches, according to the Sunday Express. MPs from all parties are reportedly concerned after a recent march led to confrontations with police and chants of “Allahu Akbar”. Meanwhile, two UK cabinet ministers are reportedly working on plans… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'The earth shook' in Gaza and 'extremism crackdown'

Experts have suggested that introducing Scotland’s £25 per week payment for poor families could significantly reduce child poverty in Wales. The Scottish Child Payment, introduced in 2021, has been found to have a major impact on child poverty levels by Oxford University and the Joseph Roundtree Foundation. The payment can be claimed by families on… Continue reading Child poverty: Could Wales cut rates by copying Scotland?

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in city centres across the UK, including London, Manchester, Belfast, and Glasgow, to call for an end to Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza. This follows the three-week assault launched by Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of 1,400 people and the kidnapping of 229 others. At the Glasgow protest,… Continue reading 'I've lost 42 members of my family in Gaza attacks'

Pro-Palestinian protests have been held across the UK amid growing concern for the safety of civilians trapped in Gaza. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has appealed for a ceasefire and revealed that he does not know if his family in Gaza are alive or dead, as the area remains under a communications blackout. He told… Continue reading We don't know if our family is dead in Gaza – Humza Yousaf

Parts of the south coast have been issued with more flood warnings due to further heavy rainfall. The Environment Agency predicts that flooding will occur across areas of Hampshire, Dorset, and the Isle of Wight throughout the weekend. Ryde on the Isle of Wight will be particularly vulnerable, with flood defenses expected to be activated… Continue reading Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight braced for flooding

Over 3,000 people gathered in Belfast city centre for a rally in support of Palestine on Saturday. The protest was organised by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign and comes amid an upsurge in conflict between Hamas and Israel in the past three weeks. Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrations have been held in Belfast since the violence… Continue reading Belfast rally in support of Palestinians hears calls for Gaza ceasefire

Ash Regan, former SNP leadership candidate, has announced her resignation from the party and her intention to join Alex Salmond’s Alba party. According to Alba, Regan’s decision came after her growing disillusionment with the SNP’s leadership and its lack of a clear and committed path towards Scottish independence. Regan, 49, had been elected as an… Continue reading Former SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan defects to Alba party

Heavy rain in an East Sussex town has caused major flooding, resulting in the evacuation of a shopping centre. The Priory Meadow shopping centre in Hastings was flooded due to deep water that had entered the centre through an entrance on Station Road. The East Sussex Fire & Rescue team is dealing with the flood… Continue reading Hastings shopping centre evacuated after major floods