Category: UK News

Emily Eavis, daughter of Glastonbury Festival founder Sir Michael Eavis, has revealed that her father considered ending the festival’s run in the 1990s. At the time, Glastonbury had grown in popularity, attracting world-renowned musicians like Oasis, Bob Dylan, and Radiohead. However, Sir Michael had decided to call it a day when he reached retirement age,… Continue reading Glastonbury 'was due to close' in the 90s and may take fallow year in 2026

Scientists from the University of Oxford, UK, believe that a fluorescent dye specifically targeting prostate cancer cells could aid surgeons in locating and removing the cancer. Completely eradicating cancerous tissue can significantly reduce the risk of a recurrence. The dye holds onto a protein unique to the cancer cells, and was tested on 23 men… Continue reading Prostate cancer: Glowing dye used to help find invisible cells

In an effort to create a better childcare system for parents in England, the Labour party has announced their pledge to establish over 3,000 new nurseries and 100,000 extra childcare places within primary schools, as part of their proposed childcare plan. The primary schools will be turned into “school-based nurseries” as their classrooms will be… Continue reading Labour pledges 100,000 new childcare places

The death of TV presenter Michael Mosley features prominently on the front pages of several newspapers. Mosley’s body was found on the Greek island of Symi after he went missing while on holiday. The Daily Mirror describes Mosley as having “so very nearly made it”, pointing out that his body was discovered just 80 yards… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Mosley 'nearly made it' and 'Macron trounced'

Concerns about proposed job losses at Tata steelworks in Port Talbot have led to employee mental health deteriorating due to the uncertainty surrounding the proposed changes. The company is considering restructuring plans that will entail investing £1.25bn in greener technology. The restructuring process, however, will lead to the loss of thousands of jobs during the… Continue reading Tata job losses starting to feel real, says Port Talbot employee

A funfair ride at the Lambeth Country Show in south London malfunctioned on Saturday, injuring four people, two of whom sustained potentially life-threatening injuries. The injured were taken to major trauma centres. A man in his 50s and an 11-year-old girl were also injured but had since been discharged from hospital. One of the fairground… Continue reading Lambeth Country Show: Woman has life-threatening injuries in ride malfunction

Northampton Saints’ victory parade drew thousands of fans on Sunday. The Premiership title win was secured by the club during a game against Bath at Twickenham on Saturday. The celebratory open-top bus parade started at Cinch Stadium and made its way through the town centre before finishing at the Guildhall. Fans, who arrived early to… Continue reading Thousands turn out for Northampton Saints' Premiership title parade

The leader of the Scottish Conservative party, Douglas Ross, is being accused of potential misuse of public funds by using Westminster expenses to travel for his job as a football linesman. If the allegations, which were reported in the Sunday Mail, are accurate they amount to a serious misuse of public money. John Swinney, Scotland’s… Continue reading Ross travel expenses allegations 'significant' – Swinney

Counting has begun for the European and local council elections in Ireland. Sinn Féin, the main opposition party, is expected to have more councillors elected to local authorities, but not as many as it desired. A senior Sinn Féin politician has informed the media that the party is not expected to receive the result it… Continue reading Irish elections: Sinn Féin under pressure

Despite the suspension of waste deliveries, complaints regarding a landfill site’s pungent odours remain high, recent data has shown. There were over 1,000 complaints submitted to either Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council or the Environment Agency (EA) throughout May regarding Walleys Quarry. Neighbouring residents have frequently filed complaints over the past number of years. The EA ordered… Continue reading Walleys Quarry landfill stench complaints hit 1,000 in a month