Category: UK News

Several women who have been victims of obscene calls and indecent exposure by strangers have accused police of failing to properly investigate and dismiss their experiences. In one case, a business coach named Rebecca Amin opened her laptop to join a video call with a male client from India in October 2021, only to find… Continue reading Women say police don't take obscene calls and indecent exposure seriously

UK house prices finished 2024 with an increase of 4.7% compared to the start of the year, according to the Nationwide building society. Despite rising prices, the lender said the housing market demonstrated significant resilience. Terraced houses saw the greatest increase in value, with growth fastest in Northern Ireland. Northern England also experienced a more… Continue reading UK house prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide

The first day of the year 2025 has unveiled a breathtaking view of the Northern Lights across the United Kingdom. After a strong solar storm, the bright and vibrant shades of the aurora were visible from Scotland’s northernmost parts to South Wales. Whether you live in a bustling city or a remote village, the chance… Continue reading Aurora shines on New Year Day display across the UK

The commemoration of the World’s first inter-city football match and away game is marked by a new blue plaque at the Wicker Arches in Sheffield. On 2 January 1865, Sheffield FC members travelled to Nottingham to play Nottinghamshire. The match was held at the Meadows Cricket Ground and was won by Sheffield FC, considered the… Continue reading Football's first away game marked with new Sheffield blue plaque

A yellow warning has been issued by the UK Met Office for the weekend, meaning that people across England and Wales, as well as some parts of Scotland, could be in for two to three days of snow and icy conditions. The snowfall will likely lead to travel disruption, closed schools, and possible power cuts.… Continue reading UK weather: Three days of heavy snow forecast across UK

Fifteen people died and several others were injured in New Orleans, Louisiana on New Year’s Day following an attack in the French Quarter by a US citizen named Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who is believed to have links to the Islamic State. The attacker ploughed into revellers with a truck before shooting at police officers. The Times… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'America under attack' and crack down on traffickers

The first meteor shower of 2025 will illuminate the night sky in early January, providing a spectacular sight for stargazers. Between the 26th of December and the 12th of January, people will be able to see the Quadrantid meteor shower. The shower will peak from the 3rd to the 4th of January, and during this… Continue reading Quadrantids: How to watch the first meteor shower of 2025

Hollywood has increasingly chosen Scotland as a filming location for several years now. From superhero blockbusters to Netflix romantic comedies, Scotland has become a familiar location for Hollywood. Twister star Glen Powell was recently in Glasgow shooting scenes for the sci-fi tale, The Running Man while Edinburgh and Aberdeenshire will be the backdrop for a… Continue reading How did Scotland become a Hollywood hotspot?

NHS England has said that the percentage of patients diagnosed with cancer at an early stage has reached its highest level on record. Data has shown that over 58% of those diagnosed with the 13 most common cancers between September 2023 and August 2024 were identified at stages one and two, which increases the chances… Continue reading Cancers getting diagnosed at earlier stages

Bradford, recently named UK City of Culture for 2025, is hoping to change perceptions about the city. A new radio play written by broadcaster Nick Ahad, called Bilal and Ted’s Bradfordian Adventure, confronts the city’s unpopular reputation. One of the actors in the play, Seeta Wrightson, believes Bradford has “unfairly got a bad rep”, adding… Continue reading Bradford City of Culture 2025: Giant naan breads and taking on the doubters