Category: UK News

The M32 in Bristol was closed in both directions for several hours after heavy rain caused flooding. The National Highways South West sent contractors and extra resources to the scene at junction 3 A4320 Easton Way in St Pauls to clear the water. The M32 links the M4 with Bristol city centre. As a result… Continue reading Bristol: M32 reopens after closure from flooding

Hugh Russell, the 1980 Moscow Olympics boxing bronze medallist, has passed away at the age of 63 after an illness. Russell, from Belfast, went on to win British bantamweight and flyweight titles after his 1980 Olympic success for Ireland. He joined the professional boxing stable of Belfast-based promoter Barney Eastwood, who also managed Barry McGuigan,… Continue reading Irish Olympic boxing medallist Russell dies

Passengers who have left their vehicles at Luton Airport are expressing their dissatisfaction after fire ripped through one of the car parks, with the car park and up to 1,500 cars destroyed. Terminal Car Park Two at Luton Airport received severe damage from the blaze that occurred on Tuesday. Many customers who left their vehicles… Continue reading Luton Airport fire: Users of fire-hit car park 'left in limbo'

The reunion tour of S Club started off with a touching on-stage tribute to their bandmate Paul Cattermole, who passed away suddenly six months ago. Bradley McIntosh teared up as he spoke of Paul, stating “That’s our brother right there, man. Gone but you’ll never be forgotten. We miss you every single day.” Paul’s demise… Continue reading S Club pay tribute to 'our brother' Paul Cattermole at start of reunion tour

Microsoft has received approval from UK regulators for their revised offer to buy Activision Blizzard, the developer behind Call of Duty, Overwatch and Candy Crush. The Competition and Markets Authority initially blocked the original $69 billion deal in April, but stated that Microsoft’s updated bid addressed concerns. Microsoft will hand over the rights to distribute… Continue reading Call of Duty maker Activision to be bought by Microsoft

The accessibility and prevalence of cocaine in rural communities across Northern Ireland has led to its normalization, according to Aidan Ormsby, a drugs and alcohol support manager in Irvinestown. Ormsby notes that the drug is easily accessible in towns and villages in rural areas, and its use has become widespread. Previously popular only among middle-class… Continue reading Cocaine use in rural Northern Ireland 'normalised'

Orkney’s Old Man of Hoy, a popular spot for climbers since it was first climbed in 1966, is getting a clean-up. Mountaineering Scotland is leading the work to remove old bolts, ropes and pegs and replace them with new, safer equipment. The aim is to make climbs safer and to follow the “leave no trace”… Continue reading Old Man of Hoy: Climbing 'tat' to be removed from Orkney sea stack

A man has been caught by Nottinghamshire police sleeping at the wheel. The police shared a video captured by a body camera, which shows Jamie Barrett driving his van dangerously on the M1. He narrowly avoided hitting other vehicles as he swerved across lanes. Eventually, he came to a stop at a crash barrier. He… Continue reading Watch: Police find driver asleep at the wheel

Somerset resident Tim Howell is aiming to beat the world record for the highest wingsuit jump. Howell, an adrenaline lover who is no stranger to scaling mountains and flying back down using a wingsuit, is now searching for the perfect location to realize his ambition. Wingsuit flying is considered one of the most extreme air… Continue reading Wingsuit flyer wants to break highest flight record

Afghan refugees who helped the UK in their home country and fled the Taliban are now stranded in Pakistan as they wait for visas to move to the UK. The refugees are living in fear as tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have risen, leading to a crackdown on migrants without visas. Many of those affected… Continue reading Afghans in UK visa limbo as Pakistan vows to expel migrants