Category: UK News

The UK has been hit by an Arctic blast, bringing the lowest temperatures of the winter with warnings of significant snowfall and disruption expected over the weekend. A fresh yellow warning for ice has been issued for large areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland, north-west England, parts of North Wales and the East Midlands, which will… Continue reading UK weather: Temperatures fall to -8.1C ahead of weekend snow warnings

A bereaved mother is urging parents to have their children vaccinated against flu after losing one of her twins to the disease on Christmas Day. Louie Hughes, who was 15 months old, and his brother Vinnie were placed in induced comas after they both contracted the illness in December. Although Vinnie has since recovered, his… Continue reading Stockton mum's vaccine plea after losing baby to flu

During Thursday’s Old Firm game, Celtic’s Arne Engels was struck by a coin, causing Rangers to condemn the incident “in the strongest possible terms”. Engels, who was a substitute, fell to the ground and required treatment after being hit whilst taking a corner towards the end of the game. Due to an ongoing dispute about… Continue reading Rangers 3-0 Celtic: Ibrox club condemn incident in which Engels hit by coin

Inverness resident Tony Romaine has resumed his music career despite suffering a stroke two years ago that left him unable to speak or walk. Romaine taught himself to play the guitar one-handed and spent seven months recovering in hospital, during which he had to relearn how to walk, talk and eat. In August he returned… Continue reading 'I've learned to play guitar with one arm after a stroke'

A group of around 1,200 caravan owners across the UK are starting legal action against holiday parks they feel misled and “ripped off” them. These members of the Holiday Park Action Group believe they deserve compensation for false claims involving the value of static caravans and for “unfair” increases in annual pitch fees. The action… Continue reading 'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation fight

An investigation has been launched after the father of Sara Sharif was reportedly attacked in prison, weeks after being jailed for her murder. Urfan Sharif was apparently assaulted by two other inmates in a cell at Belmarsh Prison on New Year’s Day. The 43-year-old is said to have received cuts to his neck and face,… Continue reading Police investigate after 'Sara Sharif killer attacked in prison'

The long-awaited proposals surrounding adult social care funding, in England, are not expected to be delivered until at least 2028. Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, confirmed an independent commission, chaired by Baroness Louise Casey, would be launched in April, with the report due to conclude in 2028. The long delay has caused widespread… Continue reading National Care Service plans in pipeline for 2028, say ministers

The father of Sara Sharif, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of his 10-year-old daughter, has been attacked in his prison cell. According to The Sun, Urfan Sharif was ambushed by two inmates who used a tuna tin lid to slash his throat. An investigation is currently underway by police at HMP… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Sara Sharif's dad 'attacked' and social care 'shake-up'

A homeless man has been treated to a night out at the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London, thanks to a group of friends from Bournemouth. The men had a spare ticket for the event and decided to give it to the man, identified only as John. They also paid for his… Continue reading Bournemouth friends take homeless man to darts championship

A devastating fire believed to have been caused by a stray firework has left families heartbroken in Lincolnshire, England. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue were called to a semi-detached house in Hall Gate, Holbeach in the early hours of January 1st. The house was completely destroyed, with its three occupants, including a 10-year-old girl, climbing out… Continue reading Holbeach homes gutted in blaze 'sparked by New Year's firework'