Category: UK News

Farrel O’Shea, a renowned windsurfing legend and successful businessman, passed away while walking up a beach in southern France at the age of 60. Originally from Wellington, Shropshire, O’Shea moved to the Gwynedd coast in the 1980s where he pioneered the sport and developed some technical moves. He also authored an influential guide to windsurfing… Continue reading Farrel O'Shea: Tributes as windsurfing legend dies aged 60

Experts have warned that unregulated chemicals are posing a risk to people and the environment in the UK. In response, the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has called on the government to establish a Chemicals Agency to oversee the regulation of chemicals in the country. The RSC cited the use of so-called “forever chemicals” —… Continue reading Agency to regulate chemicals needed to protect UK, say experts

The head of Northern Ireland’s Electoral Commission, Cahir Hughes, has stated that it would be “damaging to democracy” if women do not feel safe to campaign or take part in elections. Hughes emphasized the importance of the participation of women in the upcoming UK general election on July 4th, stating that “we’d be a poorer… Continue reading 'Damaging' if women feel unsafe campaigning in general election

Scotland’s top legal officer, Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC, is requesting a change to an 87-year-old rule that could permit additional rape allegations to reach court. Her move comes after two sexual offence trials ended in acquittals last year. The 1937 ruling limits what can be done with statements made by an alleged victim shortly… Continue reading Scottish judges asked to overturn rape case rule 'barrier'

The Bells of Peover pub, located in the small village of Lower Peover in Cheshire, holds a significant piece of history inside its walls. The pub served as the place where the US finalised their plans for D-Day during World War II. General George S. Patton commanded the US Third Army who arrived in Lower… Continue reading The rural pub where Eisenhower and Patton made D-Day plans

A group of lorry drivers based near the UK’s biggest container port, the Port of Felixstowe, have spoken out about the difficulties they face in their profession. More than 250,000 hauliers traverse the UK’s roads, keeping the economy running. Driver Graham Barnes, from Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, expressed concerns about the limited availability of… Continue reading What do lorry drivers at Felixstowe want politicians to know?

Following the first leaders’ debate between Sir Keir Starmer of Labour and the Conservatives’ Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, newspapers had varying takes on the televised clash. The Guardian’s headline called it an “ill-tempered debate”. Meanwhile, the i newspaper used the words “angry TV clash” and also previewed a story about the Conservatives considering the announcement… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Leaders clash' and 'shaky start for Farage'

In the first TV debate of this election, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer went head to head on topics including tax, the NHS, and immigration. The leaders were at times scrappy, causing the host to intervene and ask them to “lower your voices”. Mr Sunak claimed that Labour would increase tax by £2,000, which… Continue reading General election 2024: Sunak and Starmer clash over tax in first debate

Buckingham Palace has welcomed four World War II veterans who took part in D-Day, to share their memories with the monarchs, King Charles and Queen Camilla. The veterans recounted their personal experiences from the biggest military naval, air and land operation ever attempted 80 years ago. 100-year-old Arthur Oborne, who was shot during the operations,… Continue reading D-Day veterans visit King and Queen at Buckingham Palace

The Welsh government’s decision to postpone changes to the school holiday has been sharply criticised by former First Minister Mark Drakeford. The summer school holiday was scheduled to be cut from six to five weeks in 2026, with the October half-term expanded to two weeks. This change was part of Labour’s manifesto commitment at the… Continue reading Mark Drakeford attacks Labour minister over school year