Category: UK News

A choir created to support individuals living with dementia on the north coast has become an invaluable source of comfort and connection for its members. Established by Age Concern Causeway in September 2024, the group initially started with a small number of participants and has since expanded to include around 20 singers. This Christmas, their… Continue reading Coleraine: Dementia choir 'helping me at Christmas'

A 12-year-old boy has been hailed as a hero after he took control of his mother’s car when she lost consciousness while driving on a busy road. Nicola Crump, from Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, was driving along the A40 with her son Zac when she suddenly became unwell and fainted behind the wheel. Sitting… Continue reading Ebbw Vale boy saves his mum's life after she faints while driving

A recent release of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal investigations includes an email from someone identifying as “A,” who claims to be at Balmoral and requests from Ghislaine Maxwell “inappropriate friends.” This email, dated 16 August 2001, opens with the statement, “I am up here at Balmoral Summer Camp for the Royal Family.” Later,… Continue reading Email by 'A' from 'Balmoral' asked Ghislaine Maxwell for 'inappropriate friends', Epstein files show

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas message this year from Westminster Abbey, continuing a tradition that blends history and reflection. The speech will be recorded within the Lady Chapel of this iconic medieval church situated in central London. This follows recent positive news about the King’s response to cancer treatment earlier in the month.… Continue reading King's Christmas speech to come from Westminster Abbey

The Archbishop of Wales, the Most Reverend Cherry Vann, has revealed that some members of the Church in Wales have departed in response to her sexuality and gender identity. Since being appointed in July, she has made history as the UK’s first female Archbishop and the world’s first openly gay Archbishop. Despite her groundbreaking role,… Continue reading Some have left the church because I am a gay woman, says Archbishop

Angela Constance, Scotland’s justice secretary, is currently facing an investigation to determine if she breached the ministerial code regarding her comments about a grooming gangs expert. The controversy arose after Constance was accused of misrepresenting the views of Professor Alexis Jay concerning public inquiries into child sexual abuse and exploitation, leading to allegations that she… Continue reading Justice secretary's grooming gang comments probed for code breach

Farmers in Northern Ireland have expressed relief following the government’s decision to revise its inheritance tax proposals. The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, highlighted that the farming community “never gave up hope” that the changes would come. The government recently announced an increase in the inheritance tax threshold for agricultural assets from £1… Continue reading NI farming community reacts to inheritance tax plan change

A 61-year-old experienced hillwalker from Peebles, Mary-Jane Parker, considers herself fortunate to be alive after a frightening encounter with cattle in the Scottish Highlands. While attempting to climb three Munros near Newtonmore in August, she was suddenly attacked by a herd of cows. The animals crushed, dragged, and trampled her, leaving her fearing for her… Continue reading Peebles woman crushed by cows near Newtonmore feared for her life

Hundreds of Victorian-era hobnailed boots have mysteriously appeared on the shores of Ogmore By Sea Beach in south Wales, sparking curiosity among local volunteers. These black leather shoes, believed to date back to the 19th century, came to light during a rocky pool cleanup organized by the Beach Academy social enterprise. Emma Lamport, a representative… Continue reading Mystery as hundreds of Victorian shoes wash up on Ogmore beach

Two individuals have been convicted for orchestrating a firearm assault intended to inflict significant damage on the Jewish community in Manchester. Walid Saadaoui, aged 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, harbored strong animosity towards Jewish people and conspired to import guns into the UK as part of a scheme inspired by Isis, as revealed at Preston… Continue reading Men guilty over gun attack plot on Manchester Jewish community