Category: UK News

In the recently released 2024 New Year’s honours list, esteemed author Dame Jacqueline Wilson has been named Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire – the highest honour of its kind. The iconic writer, renowned for her prolific work on the popular Tracy Beaker series, has been a force in the literary… Continue reading 'I shall treasure it': Dame Jacqueline Wilson reacts to New Year's honour

Nationwide Building Society’s CEO, Debbie Crosbie, has said women are less likely to see leaders in action since they are less likely to be present in the office. Crosbie, who introduced an end to the “work anywhere” policy for Nationwide’s non-branch employees last year, said having a “physical presence” in the office was important for… Continue reading Nationwide boss: Women working at home could risk missing out

After just seven months in charge of Plymouth Argyle, Wayne Rooney has left the Championship club by mutual consent. Following his sacking by Birmingham City in June, he was appointed as the Pilgrims’ head coach in May. Rooney managed just four league wins in 23 games, with 13 defeats, and leaves the club at the… Continue reading Wayne Rooney leaves Plymouth Argyle with side bottom of Championship

Rewritten: A £10m jewellery heist occurred in a north London mansion on December 7th, resulting in the theft of precious jewellery, designer handbags and £5,000 in cash. The house is situated on the prestigious avenue road, located near the popular Primrose Hill. It is home to several highly affluent homeowners, although their identities have not… Continue reading Primrose Hill jewellery raid victims offer up to £1.5m in rewards

The chief executive of the Welsh Ambulance Service has issued a plea for people to “drink sensibly” during New Year celebrations, following a critical incident declared by the service on Monday which resulted in a backlog of some 340 emergency calls. More than half of the trust’s ambulance vehicles were also said to be waiting… Continue reading Wales Ambulance Service urges to 'drink sensibly' over New Year

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours list, along with other politicians such as senior Labour MP Emily Thornberry, Conservative West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, and former long-serving schools minister Nick Gibb. Sir Sadiq said it was already an honor to serve the city he loves and that… Continue reading Sadiq Khan knighthood prompts Tory criticism

The use of condoms by teenagers in Wales has been declining, according to the World Health Organization. The cause of this trend could potentially be the impact of pornography, OnlyFans, and natural family planning. YMCA sexual health educator Sarah Peart reported that some boys are reluctant to use condoms “because they’re not seeing that in… Continue reading OnlyFans, porn and embarrassment: Why teen condom use is down

Police in London have reported the theft of over £10m ($13m) worth of jewellery, as well as £150,000 worth of designer handbags, from a house in St. John’s Wood. The Metropolitan Police revealed that a white man in his late 20s to early 30s broke into the property via a second-floor window between 5pm and… Continue reading Jewellery worth £10m stolen from home in St John's Wood in London

A section of beach on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast has been blocked off after a rockfall occurred, preventing access between Freshwater and West Bay. The area is already closed to the public due to the unstable condition of the coast path, and the cliffs are known to experience frequent rockfalls. Visitors are being advised to stay… Continue reading West Bay cliff fall blocks beach on Dorset's Jurassic Coast

South Wales Police are investigating an arson attack that occurred in Rhydelfelin, Pontypridd, with CCTV footage capturing people running away from the scene. The incident happened around the same time as three cars were set alight in Llanharan and Rhydyfelin, Rhondda Cynon Taf on 27 December, leading police to believe that the incidents are connected.… Continue reading Rhondda: Watch as CCTV captures culprit running from arson attack