Category: UK News

An investigation into the state of care homes in England has found that nearly one-in-five are “requiring improvement” or “inadequate”. The BBC’s England Data Journalism Unit analysed data from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and found that more than 2,500 care homes across England currently require improvement. While the number of inadequate homes has dropped… Continue reading Runcorn care home accused of neglect by elderly resident's mother

A recent occurrence on the coast of Cornwall has made headlines, as coastguard teams rescued an ice cream van that had been swept out to sea. Padstow coastguard rescue team and RNLI lifeguards had to spring into action on Sunday evening after the van was caught by the tide whilst at Harlyn Bay near Padstow.… Continue reading Ice cream van swept out to sea in rising tide

During a rehearsal for their upcoming performance for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, pupils from Ysgol Treganna in Cardiff were surprised when new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stopped by to listen. The rehearsal was taking place in the Senedd, which Sir Keir was touring with First Minister Vaughan Gething when he heard the… Continue reading Children’s choir gets surprise audience with new PM

A man who died in a car crash following a police pursuit in Stirling has been identified as Declan Connell, 27, from Falkirk. The incident happened at around 11:50 pm on Sunday, on the M9 motorway between junctions 8 and 9. Police Scotland said the car, a white Vauxhall Corsa driven by Connell towards the… Continue reading Declan Connell: Police pursuit death crash driver named

After being closed for over a year amid an outcry in 2023, Oldham’s Coliseum theatre is set to reopen thanks to a successful campaign to save it. Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh led the campaign, with the historic theatre’s doors to be opened again in time for Christmas 2025 following a £10m refurbishment. Hesmondhalgh, known for her… Continue reading Oldham Coliseum: Historic theatre saved after closure U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer, the first Labour prime minister in 14 years, received a warm welcome from Northern Ireland’s party leaders during his official visit to Stormont. He had constructive and positive meetings with executive and opposition representatives, as well as the first and deputy first ministers. Sir Keir was joined by the new Northern Ireland… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer says meetings with NI parties a reset

The Houses of Parliament in Westminster are set to experience a “freshers’ week” vibe as hundreds of new MPs arrive in London. Of those elected in the recent general election, an incredible 335 have never served in Parliament before. The parliament will be notable for its record numbers of women and ethnic minorities – as… Continue reading More women and minorities – Westminster newbies breaking records

Simon Cowell, the man behind The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, is on the lookout for “the next Zayn” in the music industry. According to Cowell, the number of UK artists breaking through globally has fallen, making this search all the more critical. Being part of a group can aid an artist’s solo ambitions,… Continue reading Simon Cowell: UK music needs the 'next Zayn'

Hundreds of pigs lost their lives after a fire destroyed a barn in East Yorkshire over the weekend. The blaze broke out shortly after 1 p.m. BST on Sunday at a farm on Riston Road. According to officials from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, all the pigs in the barn perished as the structure was… Continue reading East Yorkshire: Hundreds of pigs killed in Catwick barn fire

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is at risk of further cyber attacks unless it updates its computer infrastructure, according to the former head of the National Cyber Security Centre, Prof Ciaran Martin. He added that global ransomware assaults on healthcare are a significant issue. In June, a ransomware attack severely disrupted healthcare services across… Continue reading NHS cyber security: Ex security chief warns of future attacks