Category: UK News

Following a fire incident at the Chiltern Firehouse, Netflix has been compelled to change the venue for its Bafta Film Awards afterparty. The fire, which took over five hours to be extinguished by scores of firefighters, resulted in the evacuation of 100 guests from the five-star hotel located in Marylebone, central London. As a result,… Continue reading Bafta Film Awards: Netflix moves afterparty after Chiltern Firehouse fire

Network Rail was fined nearly £4m after two workers, Gareth Delbridge, 64, and Michael “Spike” Lewis, 58, were tragically struck and killed by a Great Western Railway train in July 2019. The families of the two men shared heartfelt tributes, expressing the “irreplaceable void” left in their lives by the loss. Another track worker narrowly… Continue reading Port Talbot: Network Rail fined £4m after workers killed by train

A woman who previously campaigned against immigration to the UK has had a change of heart after embarking on a journey from Somalia to the UK. Jess Hallett, from Llanelli, was chosen as one of six opinionated Brits to participate in Channel 4’s newest series, Go Back To Where You Came From. Throughout the journey,… Continue reading Go Back To Where You Came From: 'Refugee journey to UK shook my core'

In a tragic incident on Valentine’s Day, a woman in her 40s lost her life in a shooting outside the Three Horseshoes pub in Kent. The shooting took place just after 19:00 GMT on Friday, sparking a murder inquiry by Kent Police. The victim, who sustained gunshot wounds, tragically died at the scene. Kent Police… Continue reading Knockholt: Woman killed in Valentine's Day pub shooting

In the quaint Lancashire village of Aughton, with a population of around 8,000 residents, there are three remarkable restaurants adorned with prestigious Michelin stars. Surprisingly, this rural village outshines the more prominent neighboring cities of Liverpool and Manchester in terms of Michelin-starred establishments. The recent Michelin awards ceremony saw Moor Hall, situated in a 16th-century… Continue reading Michelin star hotspot outside of London 'not many people know about'

In a stark call to action, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has condemned the alarming rise in A&E waiting times in Scotland, urging the government to address the situation urgently. The latest data from Public Health Scotland reveals a staggering 76,346 patients waited for over 12 hours in A&E in 2024, a significant… Continue reading Medics issue warning over 'unacceptable' A&E waiting times

Love was in the air as 80 couples came together to celebrate their commitment to each other at a special Valentine’s Day event held at Coventry Cathedral. Organized by BBC CWR, the We Still Do celebration brought families and friends together to witness these couples renewing their vows in a touching display of romance. Some… Continue reading In pictures: Couples say We Still Do at Coventry Cathedral

A lucky individual from the UK has managed to secure a £65m EuroMillions jackpot after winning the draw on Valentine’s Day. The winning combination consisted of the numbers 04, 14, 31, 36, and 38 with Lucky Stars 03 and 10. This successful player was able to match all seven numbers, resulting in a grand prize… Continue reading £65m EuroMillions jackpot won by UK ticket-holder on Valentine's Day

During the Munich Security Conference, American Vice-President JD Vance raised eyebrows with his claims about buffer zones at abortion clinics in Scotland. He asserted that individuals living within safe access zones had received letters from the Scottish government warning them against praying within their own homes. These assertions were swiftly debunked by a Scottish government… Continue reading JD Vance abortion buffer zone comments branded 'dangerous' by MSP

An ongoing outage has left thousands of BT customers unable to access their email services, according to reports. The issue began around 05:00 GMT on Saturday, with over 5,000 complaints received by outage-tracking site Downdetector. BT has issued an apology to affected customers and stated that they are currently investigating the cause of the problem,… Continue reading BT email down as outage leaves customers without access