Category: UK News

After five days of cycling on a Chopper bike, BBC Radio 2 presenter Paddy McGuinness is set to finish his ultra-endurance challenge for Children In Need. The popular presenter has cycled an impressive 300 miles from Wrexham to Glasgow, where he’s expected to cross the finish line earlier today. Throughout the journey, McGuinness has raised… Continue reading Paddy McGuinness: Presenter to finish BBC Children in Need endurance cycle challenge

The BRCA gene, discovered in 1994, has been linked to an increased risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Lisa Bancroft, a single parent from Dunfermline, was just 27 years old when she tested positive for the rare genetic variant, which put her at a 60-90% chance of developing breast cancer. To reduce her risk,… Continue reading I had both breasts removed so I could be here for my daughter

An area of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile has reportedly become a “lawless” hub for smash-and-grab thieves who have been stealing thousands of pounds’ worth of goods in broad daylight. According to CCTV footage obtained by BBC News, people have been spotted walking out of shops with expensive items including cashmere scarves, jumpers, and jackets. One man… Continue reading Royal Mile 'lawless' with smash-and-grab thieves caught on CCTV

Emergency services were called to the scene of a bus crash in Cambridgeshire, where six school children were rescued from a water-filled ditch. According to police reports, the children were evacuated from the bus and none of them appeared to be injured. The driver of the bus was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.… Continue reading Six children rescued after bus crashes into ditch in Wisbech

The recent suicide of a young man, Alexander Rogers, following social ostracism by his peers at the University of Oxford has prompted a coroner to issue a warning to the UK Government about the practice of “self-policing” among some students. Mr Rogers, who was 20 at the time of his death, was in his third… Continue reading Alexander Rogers: Student suicide prompts 'cancel culture' warning

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A new fossil discovery has provided vital information in understanding the evolution of bird intelligence. The fossil bird was identified by researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and was roughly the size of a starling. Named Navaornis hestiae, the bird was from the Mesozoic Era (age… Continue reading Bird brain from age of dinosaurs to help Cambridge researchers

King Charles celebrated his 76th birthday in a heartwarming visit to Rye Oak Primark School in Peckham. During his visit, children serenaded the British monarch with a rendition of Happy Birthday, to which the king couldn’t help but smile. Teachers of the school joined the children in singing for the special occasion. The purpose of… Continue reading Children sing Happy Birthday to the King

A report set to be published on Friday has revealed that despite increases in tuition fees, almost three quarters of universities in England will be facing financial problems next year. The Office for Students predicts that over a third of universities are likely to have serious cash flow problems. The regulator’s chairman, Sir David Behan,… Continue reading University cash crisis will get worse despite tuition fee rise, BBC told

The BBC has reported that three former employees of London department store Harrods have accused Mohamed Al Fayed’s brother, Salah Fayed, of sexual abuse. The women allege that Salah attacked them in locations including London, the south of France and Monaco between 1989 and 1997. One of the complainants states she was raped by him after… Continue reading Mohamed Al Fayed's brother Salah also abused Harrods staff, women say