Category: UK News

Daz Crawford’s life has taken him on an incredible journey. From a rough childhood in Liverpool, he joined the military as a young teenager, then joined a male strip troupe before winning a role as Diesel in Gladiators. He went on to appear in The World is Not Enough, Blade 2, and dozens of other… Continue reading From Gladiators to James Bond, Marvel and running a strip club

Back in 1995, the BBC show Tomorrow’s World took a stab at what the world might look like 30 years in the future. Some predictions turned out to be spot on, others laughably wrong. Let’s take a look at how well the programme did. One prediction that didn’t come to fruition was the notion of… Continue reading 30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 – how did it do?

Scottish professional wrestler Isla Dawn has found fame in the WWE, with titles and sold-out arenas, but admits that her nephews refuse to watch her matches. The Glasgow-born wrestler’s real name is Courtney Stewart. She has won the WWE’s tag team titles and her popularity is growing. WWE programming is moving to streaming giant Netflix,… Continue reading 'I wanted to be a dancer – now I'm a WWE star'

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