Category: UK News

Matt O’Brien had a passion for cooking meat outdoors, and his hobby has now turned into a side hustle. Matt’s barbecuing skills have turned his home into a pop-up takeaway on weekends in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan. Matt is one of many foodies opting to take the cheaper and less risky method of setting up… Continue reading Cost of living: Side hustle foodies turning homes into takeaways

A woman from Cardiff has shared how difficult it was for her to travel to England for a surgical abortion, which she says increased her trauma. Katie, 35, was pregnant with her first child when a routine scan revealed a significant abnormality, which meant the baby could not survive. Had she had the abortion locally,… Continue reading Abortion: Women in Wales routinely sent to England for treatment

The recent local elections in the UK have resulted in bad news for the Conservative Party, with the worst results seen in over 40 years. The Guardian reported that the party had been “crushed”, causing concern amongst some insiders about the safety of Tory seats. Meanwhile, Tory rebels have abandoned their plan to use these… Continue reading 'Tories crushed' as 'rebels kill plot to oust Sunak'

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Richard Ashcroft, the former lead singer of The Verve, has spoken out about the importance of quality and authenticity in music. As a teenager, Ashcroft was influenced by musicians from Manchester who played locally. He hopes that his upcoming shows in Wigan will inspire a new generation of musicians and provide a platform for local… Continue reading Richard Ashcroft: 'I was the mouthy singer, but now I'll inspire'

GCSE exams season is underway for hundreds of thousands of students in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The summer GCSE exam period starts on Thursday 9 May and ends at the end of June, although the exact dates vary depending on the company used by each school, which can be AQA, Pearson, OCR, WJEC, or… Continue reading What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2024?

Kevin Spacey has responded to fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the past, ahead of a new documentary due to be released next week. In an interview with former GB News presenter Dan Wootton, he commented on claims made in an upcoming Channel 4 documentary. While accepting he may at times have behaved inappropriately in… Continue reading Kevin Spacey responds to fresh claims ahead of documentary

The Conservative Party suffered significant losses in a recent UK local election that is considered the last major public opinion test before the general election. The Tories lost nearly half the seats they were contesting leaving only a few council and mayoral results pending. Meanwhile, Labour won key councils and regional mayors with a decisive… Continue reading Tories hit by big council losses in last pre-general election test

Actress Dame Joanna Lumley has been announced as the front of the UK’s jury at next week’s Eurovision Song Contest. Best known for her roles in Absolutely Fabulous and Fool Me Once, Lumley will reveal the jury’s scores during the competition’s grand final in Malmo, Sweden. Lumley expressed her excitement about the role in a… Continue reading Eurovision 2024: Joanna Lumley to announce UK jury scores

The elections for local, mayoral and police and crime commissioner positions in England and Wales have come to an end. Millions of voters all across the area have taken part in this democratic process, casting their ballots to choose their representatives. Labour has emerged victorious in several key councils and regional mayoral positions across England.… Continue reading Watch: Key moments from the local elections… in 60 seconds