Category: UK News

Engineers have been working through the night to mend a damaged mains gas pipe that caused a widespread outage, leaving approximately 4,600 homes and buildings without gas in the Kingsbridge, Malborough, and Salcombe areas of south Devon. The disruption began on Saturday amid cold temperatures, prompting urgent repair efforts by Wales & West Utilities. By… Continue reading Engineers rush to fix gas outage for 4,600 south Devon properties

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed to the BBC his openness to the UK moving towards closer alignment with European Union markets, but only if it serves the national interest. Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, he emphasized a preference for engaging more closely with the EU single market rather than rejoining the customs union. This… Continue reading Starmer ready for closer alignment with the EU 'in the national interest'

Anthony Joshua has shared his first social media message following a serious car accident in Nigeria that tragically claimed the lives of two of his close friends. The British boxer, aged 36, was traveling as a passenger in a Lexus SUV when it crashed into a stationary truck on a busy expressway near Lagos. Among… Continue reading Anthony Joshua posts update for first time since car crash

Forecasters have issued new amber weather alerts for significant snowfall across much of northern Scotland, beginning on Sunday evening. The Met Office predicts that between 5 and 10 centimeters (2 to 4 inches) of snow could accumulate widely throughout the northeast, the Highlands, and the Northern Isles. Certain mainland areas might even experience heavier snowfall,… Continue reading New amber alerts for snow as travel disruption continues

Sir Keir Starmer opened our conversation with a confident joke: “I’ll be sitting in this seat by 2027,” he said, hinting that if all went well, he might invite us to Downing Street again next year for a follow-up discussion. The relentless demands of leadership mean a prime minister’s day never truly ends. Just moments… Continue reading Keir Starmer tells Laura Kuenssberg he'll survive – but can he keep this new year's resolution?

Across several regions of Wales, hazardous conditions caused by snowfall have led to serious travel advisories. Residents are being urged to avoid all but essential journeys due to dangerous road conditions. A weather warning has been issued for areas including Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire, and Powys, where snow accumulations may reach up to 10… Continue reading Wales snow prompts 'don't travel' warning with more expected

The East Yorkshire seaside town Withernsea is currently grappling with the aftermath of a tragic incident at sea that has deeply affected the close-knit community. Two individuals have died, and a third remains missing following an event that has cast a somber mood over this small resort, known for its peaceful atmosphere and population of… Continue reading Withernsea sea deaths leaves 'happy little town' reeling

On New Year’s Day, two inmates escaped from HMP Leyhill, an open prison in South Gloucestershire, prompting a police manhunt. Among the absconders is Matthew Armstrong, who was convicted of murder in 2009, and Daniel Washbourne, who has a history of violent offenses. Avon and Somerset Police reported that the pair left the prison sometime… Continue reading Police hunt two absconding prisoners including convicted murderer

A sudden shift from severe cold to warmer weather can often cause water pipes that were frozen to burst, leading to potentially costly damage. United Utilities, the water provider serving north-west England, has issued a warning urging residents to carefully inspect their plumbing for any signs of leaks following periods of sub-zero temperatures. The transition… Continue reading How to fix frozen water pipes and how to deal with burst ones

Authorities have estimated that the restoration of a collapsed section of the Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch, Shropshire, may extend through most of 2026. The damage followed a breach on 22 December, as revealed by recent aerial footage displaying extensive destruction to both the canal embankment and its bed. The breach resulted in two narrowboats sinking… Continue reading Whitchurch canal repairs to take most of 2026