Category: UK News

Hundreds of steelworkers and local residents in Port Talbot and Newport have taken to the streets to protest against the potential loss of thousands of steel jobs. Tata Steel, which employs 3,859 people in Port Talbot, has warned that 1,929 jobs are at risk due to the age and inefficiency of much of its operations… Continue reading Tata Steel workers protest over proposed job losses

The Scottish Labour Party’s conference recently passed a motion requesting an immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid global concern about the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. Scottish leader Anas Sarwar has been calling for an end to the fighting for months, while Sir Keir Starmer has proposed a “sustainable” solution to the conflict. There is… Continue reading Scottish Labour backs motion for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza

Billy Connolly is known for his many appearances on the TV screen, big and small. However, a 1975 documentary called Big Banana Feet which followed the comedian on the brink of fame as he toured Northern Ireland in the midst of the Troubles is a rarity. In the weeks leading up to his tour, three… Continue reading Fans get rare chance to see Billy Connolly's 'Big Banana Feet'

Paul Smith, an engineer from East Lothian, has become an expert in creating Chewbacca costumes, which he wears to conventions across the UK. Smith spends 300 hours making each costume and requires dozens of bags of hair extensions and a friend to sew a mesh suit using his measurements. He then sources the required kit… Continue reading I made my Star Wars Chewbacca suit from 45 bags of hair extensions

A 67-year-old woman named Janet Lyon from Leicestershire died after attempting to reach her GP surgery three hours after calling for an ambulance, which never arrived. Ms. Lyon had called for an ambulance on December 27, 2021, after struggling to breathe. However, a 999 call handler informed her that she had an urgent but not… Continue reading 999: Leicestershire woman dies at home hours after calling for ambulance

David Atthowe, a nature guide from Norwich, has been shining UV torches on some of the best nature spots in Wales to mark the country’s annual dark skies week. Atthowe’s photos of temperate rainforest in Wales reveal shapes, structures and colours that rival a coral reef. Bio-fluorescence, where plants and animals fluoresce to communicate, is… Continue reading Biofluorescence: Unseen world of the Celtic rainforest revealed by UV

Despite its popularity in the underground music scene, South Asian music still struggles to break into the mainstream. While Grime and other musical subcultures are having their heyday, Asian-influenced music seems to have been left behind. Even Panjabi MC’s bhangra hit Mundian To Bach Ke, which sold 10 million copies worldwide and could have been… Continue reading Bollywood meets Beyoncé: 'Brown artists can be mainstream too'

Dungeons & Dragons, the famous fantasy role-playing game, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The game has recently seen an upsurge in popularity online due to the pandemic, with an estimated 50 million people participating in it. Even Hollywood has taken notice, with a film adaptation and a D&D club run by Magic Mike star, Joe… Continue reading Dungeons & Dragons at 50: How the fantasy world can be a home for everyone

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s reported death dominates the front pages of many newspapers on Saturday. According to reports, he lost consciousness in prison after feeling unwell and was taken to hospital, where he died. His death has been blamed on Russian President Vladimir Putin, with world leaders calling for answers and vowing to hold… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Putin 'must pay for Navalny' and Harry reaches out

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has paid just under £100,000 in tax for last year, according to a summary released by the party. Almost half (£44,308) of his bill was due to income tax, while the December 2022 sale of a field partly owned by his father’s estate contributed £52,688 in capital gains tax.… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer paid nearly £100,000 in taxes in 2023