Category: UK News

An alleged gas explosion in Whitehaven has left three individuals with significant injuries. Cumbria Police stated that the incident happened at a house on Hugh Street just after 4:20 pm GMT. Two men and one woman were reported to have been transported to a hospital due to painful injuries they incurred from the event. According… Continue reading Whitehaven explosion: Three injured in suspected gas blast

British actor Ross Kemp is set to reprise his role as Grant Mitchell in EastEnders as the soap opera approaches its 40th anniversary. Kemp’s character first appeared in the long-running show in 1990 and was last seen on screen in 2016. Producers say he will return for a short stint in the new year, and… Continue reading EastEnders: Ross Kemp to return as Grant Mitchell for soap's 40th anniversary

Jeff Goldblum surprise performance at St Pancras Actor and musician Jeff Goldblum gives an impromptu performance on the public piano at St Pancras International station. 19 Nov 2024 London Local News Edinburgh development row over playgrounds on roofs Campaigners say towering residential developments are being built with hardly any dedicated space for children to play.… Continue reading New Year: London welcomes 2025 with huge fireworks display

it Gallery with an exhibition titled Munch: Love and Angst (7 October to 13 February 2026), showcasing the artist’s intimate and emotional portraits. And in Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum will host a major exhibition of Dutch masters, including Rembrandt and Vermeer, titled The Golden Age of Dutch Art (3 September to 3 January 2026). By Emma… Continue reading Oasis, Charli XCX, Tom Cruise and a giant spider: 2025's cultural highlights

UK households have been hit by a £70 increase in energy bills as the price cap rose from the start of 2022, according to the Daily Telegraph. Experts have warned that a further increase in April will make it even harder for families to keep up with payments for their electricity and gas. Meanwhile, private… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Energy bills 'to rise further' and world rings in 2025

Starting from New Year’s Day, VAT will be added to private school fees across the UK, with the monies reassigned to funding more teachers for government-controlled state schools. A senior lecturer at Westminster International University in London has said the move suggests the government is basing its policy on envy rather than economic logic. However,… Continue reading Private schools: When and why is VAT being added to fees?

MPs have criticised the speed at which compensation is being paid to the victims of the Post Office scandal and have called for the government to face financial penalties if the process is not hastened. The Business and Trade Select Committee wants binding timeframes to be implemented and said that any money arising from missed… Continue reading Post Office: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts

Starting today, many bus passengers across England will have to pay an increase in their single fares, from £2 to £3. Despite the Conservative government introducing a £2 limit previously to help with the rising cost of living, fares have now been raised. Experts have labelled the increase a “costly start” to 2025. But the… Continue reading Bus fare cap: Passengers in England face £1 rise

The energy prices in the UK have increased, and it appears that prices are unlikely to go down soon. The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has revealed that there will be a second increase in their price cap this winter, which means that those who pay using direct debit and consume a typical… Continue reading Energy price cap: Bills rise with warnings of more pain ahead

Johnnie Walker, the legendary radio presenter, has passed away at the age of 79. The sad news comes two months after he retired from his career of 58 years due to ill health. Walker, who had been a staple on the airwaves since the 1960s, was known for his distinctive voice and his passion for… Continue reading Bob Harris announces Johnnie Walker's death live on Radio 2