Category: UK News

The British government announced that they will not change the rules on selling goods in imperial measures after Brexit. Traders are currently required to use both metric and imperial measures, which caused controversy with the “metric martyrs” who were prosecuted for selling goods using only imperial measures. Although these rules were initially copied over after… Continue reading Metric measurement rules to stay after Brexit review

St Albans resident Sharon Allen has taken matters into her own hands after a burglar stole thousands of pounds worth of power tools from her home in October. She has been going door to door inquiring about the culprit and gathering CCTV footage from neighbouring properties, which she has given to the police. Despite being… Continue reading Police to attend burglaries within an hour, under new rules

Charities that provide mental health support for veterans who have left the armed forces have reported an increase in demand for their services. According to Veterans NHS Wales, more than 77% of veterans in Wales have experienced at least one traumatic event related to their military service. The Welsh government has said that support services… Continue reading Mental health: Growing demand for veteran support, charities warn

Henry Sandon, former curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum and Antiques Roadshow expert, passed away peacefully at a care home in Malvern, Worcestershire, on Christmas morning at the age of 95. His son, John Sandon, confirmed the news. As well as being synonymous with Worcester pottery, Henry Sandon was a popular television presenter and a… Continue reading Antiques Roadshow's Henry Sandon dies aged 95

A fire that broke out on Tuesday at AJ’s Diner in County Down, Northern Ireland has been successfully extinguished by over 50 firefighters. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) received notice of the blaze around 2 pm GMT on Tuesday, and immediately dispatched nine pumps and an aerial appliance to the scene. A… Continue reading Crossgar: About 50 firefighters tackle blaze at AJ's Diner

A collision involving two vehicles has taken place on Christmas Eve on the A82 at Invergloy. Seven individuals have been taken to hospital, including two children. All casualties were transported to Belford Hospital in Fort William, initially. It has been reported that a woman was later transferred to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, and two children,… Continue reading Seven taken to hospital after Christmas Eve crash

Police in Bedfordshire have confirmed that a body found in a river is that of a man named Stuart, who had been reported missing. The man’s family has been informed of the discovery and a formal identification will take place in due course. The incident occurred in Russell Park in Bedford near the white butterfly… Continue reading Body found in river in Bedford in search for missing man

Although the post-Christmas sales are underway, shoppers are expected to spend less than last year. According to research conducted for VoucherCodes, consumers are predicted to spend £3.7bn on Boxing Day, which is 2.9% less than they spent last year. However, early indications suggest that the number of shoppers visiting physical stores this Boxing Day has… Continue reading Boxing Day sales: Spending predicted to fall

Eleven passengers were injured when a Manchester-bound flight from Barbados experienced unexpected turbulence, according to P&O travel firm. The incident occurred on a Maleth Aero flight, with around 225 individuals aboard who were returning from a P&O Caribbean cruise. The turbulence took place two hours after taking off; the fallout resulting in pilots being forced… Continue reading Eleven injured in 'freak turbulence' during Maleth Aero flight

A sneak peek into the coronation preparations of King Charles III and his family will be released in a documentary airing on Boxing Day. The footage reveals the monarch engaging with his grandchildren at Westminster leading up to the May ceremony. Additionally, viewers will witness King Charles strolling around Balmoral with Queen Camilla in a… Continue reading Watch: Video shows King and family at coronation rehearsal