Category: UK News

January brought a rebound in UK retail sales, as buyers rushed to purchase food from supermarkets and take advantage of new year discounts. Official statistics indicate an increase of 3.4% increase in retail sales, following a record drop in December. Shops selling food rose significantly, while department stores saw a positive impact from January sales.… Continue reading Shopping rebounds on supermarkets and January sales

Rail services between Gatwick and Three Bridges in Crawley have been halted by Thameslink following an incident where a person was struck by a train on Tuesday. According to Thameslink, emergency services are currently at the site trying to resolve the issue and offering assistance. It is estimated that the problem will cause significant disruption… Continue reading Thameslink: Gatwick rail services halted after person hit by train

After a recall petition in the Northamptonshire constituency, a limited recount is currently underway for the Wellingborough by-election. The petition was prompted by Peter Bone’s suspension from the House of Commons for six weeks after breaching the code of conduct for MPs. Voter turnout was at 38.1%, down from 64.3% at the previous General Election.… Continue reading Limited recount held in the Wellingborough by-election

The family of a student who committed suicide at the University of Bristol have expressed their determination to continue campaigning for a law that enshrines a statutory duty of care in higher education. 20-year-old Natasha Abrahart, who suffered from severe social anxiety disorder, took her own life on the day she was due to give… Continue reading Nottingham parents 'won't stop' fight for university duty of care

Esther Ghey and Ian Russell are two parents who have experienced the loss of their children in tragic and public circumstances, and they are joining forces to help protect teenagers online. Esther’s daughter Brianna, who was transgender, was murdered one year ago this week and Ian lost his 14-year-old daughter Molly after she took her… Continue reading Brianna Ghey's mother and Molly Russell's father join forces to combat online harm

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Welsh councils that are under financial pressures could move from general waste collections fortnightly to just once monthly. At present, 11 councils offer fortnightly general waste collections; however, recycling targets mean that more may soon move towards one monthly collection. A family stated that they already make regular trips to their local tip to manage… Continue reading Three-week or monthly bin days loom for most Welsh areas

Police officers in Bristol have arrested two male teenagers, both aged 15, over the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy on Wednesday. The victim was attacked in Rawnsley Park by two assailants wearing masks. He fled, but later died in West Street, Old Market. The police force has not yet named him. The attackers have… Continue reading Bristol stabbing: Two 15-year-old boys arrested on suspicion of murder

A wildlife photographer has captured footage of a pod of orcas in South Ronaldsay, Orkney, teaching a calf how to catch seabirds. Graham Campbell was alerted to the pod’s presence below him in the water and spent three hours tracking and recording their activities, including hunting, breaching and spy hopping. The orcas were observed taking… Continue reading Video shows orca learning to hunt birds off Orkney

Allegations of harassment and discrimination have been levelled against Stuart Millington, who was recently appointed as interim chief of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Millington was brought in following a report highlighting misogyny in the service. The Welsh government appointed commissioners to oversee the situation there. Millington has denied the allegations against him, for… Continue reading South Wales Fire: New chief officer faces harassment claims