Category: UK News

Killinchy Primary School’s principal, Chris Currie, has recently claimed that the school is facing monetary pressures so severe that fundraising has become a requirement for the school to survive. Currie states that the budget allocated to the school is inadequate, and they don’t have enough money to maintain the school as a viable institution. Fundraising… Continue reading Killinchy Primary: 'We are operating as a charity' says principal

The ongoing issues of the global COVID-19 pandemic have led to a great deal of uncertainty for individuals and families across the world. In an effort to better understand the impact of this crisis on the British public, the BBC has conducted a nationwide survey to gauge public sentiment towards the ongoing pandemic response. The… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg live: Health Secretary Victoria Atkins and shadow home secretary interviewed – BBC News

A charity rugby match will honor the memory of a 13-year-old boy who was tragically killed. Olly Stephens was ambushed and fatally stabbed in Reading in 2021 over a social media dispute. Reading Rugby Football Club (RFC) will host the third annual Olly Stephens Memorial Cup at 11:00 BST in Berkshire, aiming to raise funds… Continue reading Olly Stephens: Memorial rugby match for murdered teen

Colin Smith was just 10 months old when he contracted HIV after receiving contaminated blood. The injustice his family faced only continued when he died of AIDS at the age of 7. A recent BBC investigation has found that the doctor who gave Colin infected imported blood product Factor VIII, Prof Arthur Bloom, broke his… Continue reading Infected blood scandal: Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules

The United Kingdom has deployed fighter jets to repel drones launched at Israel from Iran as part of a response to an attack launched overnight. The Royal Air Force (RAF) will intercept any airborne attacks within range of operations in the region. UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, condemned Iran’s “reckless attack,” pledging the UK would “continue… Continue reading RAF fighter jets deployed to shoot down Iran drones, MoD says

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A group of squatters have taken over the York & Albany hotel and gastropub in central London, currently owned by Gordon Ramsay and up for sale for £13m. The group consists of at least six people who have boarded up the windows and put up a “legal warning” defending their occupation of the Grade II-listed… Continue reading Squatters take over Gordon Ramsay's £13m London pub

A man from County Clare, Ireland, who was present at the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre in Sydney during the stabbing attack that left six people dead, spoke about the chaos that ensued as shoppers frantically fled the area. Niall Naughton, who has lived in Sydney for seven months, was trying on clothes when the… Continue reading Sydney: Irishman 'hid in storeroom' during stabbing

In a thrilling Grand National at Aintree, Willie Mullins-trained I Am Maximus has emerged victorious, with jockey Paul Townend at his back. The 7-1 joint favourite swept to victory by a massive seven and a half lengths, leaving Delta Work to settle for runner-up and Minella Indo to come third. Speaking of the achievement, Townend… Continue reading Grand National result: I Am Maximus wins at Aintree ahead of Delta Work

Tim Loughton, the Conservative MP for East Worthing & Shoreham, has announced that he will not be standing at the next general election. Loughton has held his position since 1997 and has won seven general elections. In a post on social media platform, X, Loughton confirmed the news, remarked “it was “wiser to leave five… Continue reading Longstanding Tory MP Tim Loughton to stand down at next election