Category: UK News

According to figures obtained by BBC Wales, up to a third of NHS staff in Wales are suffering from stress, anxiety, depression, or other psychiatric illnesses, resulting in sick leave. The number of stress-related absences increased by more than 60% over the course of four years, with numbers peaking at over 14,500 in 2021, following… Continue reading NHS Wales: Up to a third of staff absence stress-related

Nicola Stevenson, principal of Brownlow Integrated College in Craigavon, County Armagh, has spoken out about the lack of support for families in Northern Ireland who are struggling to provide food for their children. With around 50% of students at her school receiving free school meals, Stevenson has noticed an increase in demand for support, with… Continue reading Free school meals: Teachers asks if any politicians go hungry at Christmas

Large parts of the UK are set to experience severe weather conditions due to a series of weather warnings issued by the Met Office. On Saturday, strong gusty winds will move from west to east across England and Wales, and sleet and snow will be experienced in parts of Scotland. The Met Office warns that… Continue reading Met Office issues warnings for wind, rain and snow

In a recent announcement by the government, it has been declared that all of England’s storm overflows are now electronically monitored. This makes it simpler & easier to hold water companies accountable. The monitors, known as EDMs, have the ability to report quickly when water companies release sewage into rivers & seas. In the previous… Continue reading Sewage spill monitors extend reach to cover all England

In the early hours of 27th September, the iconic Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland was illegally chopped down. Following the public response to this incident, the National Trust and Northumberland National Park Authority invited people to share their memories and photos of the landmark in order to create tributes and 3D images.… Continue reading Sycamore Gap: Tree lovers talk about the impact it had on their lives

In a historic recognition, a British nine-year-old charity founder has won the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to preventing child abuse, becoming the youngest person ever to do so. Tony Hudgell, a double amputee from West Malling, Kent, who lost both legs due to injuries inflicted by his birth parents, co-founded the Tony Hudgell… Continue reading New Years Honours 2024: Tony Hudgell, 9, youngest to receive medal

Three men have been identified as the victims of a tragic incident where a 4×4 was swept away while attempting to cross the River Esk near Glaisdale. Scott Thomas Daddy, Leslie Forbes, and Kenneth Patrick Hibbins lost their lives in the incident while a fourth man who attempted to help was rescued and required medical… Continue reading River Esk deaths: Men 'swept away' in 4×4 identified

After a tornado caused havoc during Storm Gerrit in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, the community has come together to provide support. The tornado resulted in roofs being torn off houses and walls collapsing. Hill Top Farm, run by Joyce Bromley, suffered serious damage when the roof was ripped off her barn, leaving her animals exposed to… Continue reading Storm Gerrit: Clean-up under way after tornado hits town

A seven-year-old boy who tragically died in a suspected hit-and-run accident has been granted permission by King Charles III to be buried at his local churchyard in Kent. William Brown was struck by a vehicle as he walked along Sandgate Esplanade in Folkestone on December 6th. A 49-year-old suspect has since been released on bail.… Continue reading William Brown: King Charles grants permission for boy's burial

The UK government has announced it will send more air defense missiles to Ukraine following a series of airstrikes by Russia. The Ministry of Defence said it would provide around 200 weapons to help protect civilians and infrastructure from bombing and drones. At least 30 people were killed and more than 160 injured in what… Continue reading UK sending more air defence missiles to Ukraine after Russia strikes