Category: UK News

Following rumors that Holly Willoughby may depart the show after her departure from This Morning in October, it has been confirmed that she will continue to host Dancing on Ice. Nonetheless, her previous co-host on ITV shows, Phillip Schofield, will be replaced by Stephen Mulhern. Schofield left This Morning in May and later admitted to… Continue reading Holly Willoughby to return to Dancing on Ice alongside Stephen Mulhern

Storm Gerrit has hit Scotland causing blizzards and flooding, leaving approximately 14,000 homes without power. Some areas in Scotland are worse affected than others, especially the north east and Shetland. Power cuts are expected to continue into Friday. Floods have also occurred in Cupar, Fife and other areas. There has been a landslide on the… Continue reading Thousands of homes still without power after Storm Gerrit

Storm Gerrit caused widespread power outages across Wales, leaving over 150 homes without electricity. Gusts of up to 85mph hit Capel Curig in Conwy, as much of the country was battered by thundery showers and gale force winds overnight. National Grid confirmed that 140 properties across south and mid Wales were without power, with Scottish… Continue reading Storm Gerrit: Homes without power as 85mph gales hit Wales

A “localised tornado” has caused damage to approximately 100 homes in the Tameside area of Greater Manchester. The police declared a major incident on Wednesday night, due to the severity of damage and potential risk to public safety. The worst-affected areas were Millbrook and Carrbrook in Stalybridge, where roofs were torn off houses, trees were… Continue reading Storm Gerrit: 'Tornado' damages 100 homes in Stalybridge

Sean Drysdale, a retired doctor from Glengormley, Northern Ireland, has embarked on a unique mission to visit all 25 cities around the world named Belfast. The journey started in 2019 when Drysdale travelled on his 1970s Honda 750 motorbike from Belfast, Mpumalanga in South Africa, through Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and… Continue reading Travelling the world's Belfasts by motorbike

The UK government has proposed the introduction of kerbside collections for small electrical items such as hairdryers and toasters as part of a plan to improve recycling efforts. Under the plan, which could be implemented nationwide from 2026, individuals could also drop off unwanted electronic goods at designated sites in retailers at no cost. The… Continue reading Recycling: Plans for electrical goods to be included in UK collections

Vincent Stephens, a retired electrical engineer, was enjoying his retirement in a Suffolk village until he met Iris, a woman he had befriended on a package holiday for older people in Cyprus. Vincent had introduced Iris to his only daughter, Carolyn, but Carolyn became concerned that Iris was trying to isolate Vincent from his family… Continue reading 'My elderly father found a new partner – then vanished from my life'

As winter approaches, Wimbledon is a far cry from the bustling summer spectacle that captivates the world. The stands lie empty and the famous ivy that clings to Centre Court takes center stage against a muted color scheme. However, beneath the surface, the team responsible for maintaining this iconic venue is hard at work. Neil… Continue reading Winter at Wimbledon – Inside the Slam that never sleeps

A potential new antibody treatment for babies could reduce hospital admissions related to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by over 80%, according to recent research. RSV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms but can lead to bronchiolitis and pneumonia, and results in between 20 and 30 deaths each year in the UK. More than 30,000 under-fives currently… Continue reading RSV: Jab for winter virus could cut baby hospitalisations by 80%, study says

An investigation has been launched by the police after a car drove into a crowd of people outside a property in Sheffield, which has resulted in a murder inquiry. Emergency services were called to College Close in Burngreave on Wednesday after reports of violence. During the call, a vehicle hit a group of people. South… Continue reading Sheffield: Murder investigation under way after car hits crowd