Category: UK News

London Underground workers have initiated a five-day walkout in protest of pay and conditions, marking the first strike to close the network in 18 months. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members are engaging in rolling action over pay and “fatigue management”, advocating for a 32-hour workweek. Limited service will be available until 18:00… Continue reading London faces first Tube strike since March 2023

Scotland’s busiest road, the M8, will be undergoing significant disruptions lasting nine months due to extensive roadworks at Junction 26. Commencing on Monday, the £10m project aims to upgrade and refurbish four bridges plagued by potholes, which were constructed in 1968 and traverse local roads and the railway. The bridges – Hillington Interchange East, Hillington… Continue reading Glasgow's M8 set for nine months of roadworks

In 1973, a fateful decision made by a 14-year-old Dennis Morris would alter the course of his life forever. Morris, a budding photographer, seized the opportunity to capture images of Bob Marley during the reggae legend’s first tour of England. The young schoolboy mustered the courage to ask Marley for a photo, and to his… Continue reading Dennis Morris: 'I bunked off school and became Bob Marley's photographer'

Female veterans advocate for increased recognition and support following their military service, noting the unique challenges they face. Dr. Bex Bennett, a former soldier who co-founded the community interest company Sisters in Service, emphasizes the importance of acknowledging women who have undertaken dangerous front-line roles. With 160 members across the UK, the group provides a… Continue reading 'We want to spread the word about women at war'

Conaire Quinn, a man from Ballynahinch, is hopeful that a new drug for a rare form of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) will allow him to spend more quality time with his family. At 38 years old and with a nine-year-old daughter named Autumn, Quinn expressed a sense of urgency due to the limited time he… Continue reading NI health: Ballynahinch man wants wider access for new MND drug

Under the warm spring sun of Warwickshire, I find myself parked in a nondescript hatchback with my cameraman, preparing to rendezvous with a drug dealer. This particular dealer has promised THC vape liquids to my colleague, a schoolgirl undercover BBC reporter, who has been interacting with him via Snapchat. Suspicions are high that the vape… Continue reading How BBC team exposed illegal Snapchat sales of spice-laced vapes

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The upcoming national test of the emergency alert system on Sunday has prompted the government to advise the public to remain calm during the process. Scheduled for 15:00 BST, compatible mobile phones will emit a 10-second siren sound and vibration, even if on silent mode. Furthermore, a message will appear on these phones to inform… Continue reading 'Keep your cool' during emergency alert test, government says

Attending various political conferences for over two decades, I found Reform UK’s gathering to be the most captivating event I have ever experienced. With a bigger turnout compared to previous years, the party successfully maintains its insurgency vibe while growing in size. The unique combination of a large conference with a rebellious undertone is something… Continue reading Chris Mason: Reform conference shows party's growing ambition like never before

In a tragic turn of events, a 67-year-old man has passed away after being assaulted in Balham High Road last month. Following this incident, a man and a woman have been taken into custody by the Metropolitan Police in south London. The victim was attacked at around 15:40 BST on 24 August and was immediately… Continue reading Two arrested after man dies following assault in Balham