Category: UK News

A group of workers who lost their pensions more than two decades ago when the plant they worked for went bankrupt are now urging for the surplus money to compensate them. The workers, who were employed by Allied Steel and Wire in Cardiff, saw their pensions eroded over time because the payments were not adjusted… Continue reading Allied Steel and Wire pension campaigners call for surplus to be used

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his disapproval of Kneecap’s scheduled performance at the upcoming Glastonbury Festival. This statement comes following the arrest of Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh on charges related to supporting a proscribed terrorist organization during a previous gig. In an interview with The Sun, Sir Keir stated that he… Continue reading Kneecap performing at Glastonbury 'not appropriate', PM says

BBC News correspondent Phil Chapman reported that thousands of motorcyclists gathered in Barrow in Cumbria for a charity bike ride in memory of late Hairy Bikers presenter Dave Myers. The event, known as Dave Day 2, aimed to celebrate Myers’ life and raise funds for charity. Lili Myers, the widow of Dave Myers, expressed her… Continue reading Thousand of bikers turnout for 'joyous' Dave Day 2 in TV chef's honour

County Armagh authorities are investigating a tragic incident that occurred on Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a woman in her 50s. The emergency services responded to a fire at a house located outside Newry in the Bearna Park area of Meigh. Despite efforts from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service to extinguish… Continue reading Meigh: Woman in her 50s dies in house fire

Passengers experienced a chaotic situation in south London as the mercury climbed above 30C (86F), leading to their evacuation from trains. A technical glitch on a train near Loughborough Junction resulted in a total standstill of all services in the area, with three trains stranded outside station platforms, Thameslink and Network Rail confirmed. The lack… Continue reading Passengers evacuated from trains in London as temperatures soar

The summer solstice was commemorated by revelers throughout the United Kingdom, signifying the longest day of the year. In a momentous occasion, a staggering 25,000 individuals gathered at Stonehenge, where they greeted the sunrise with resounding cheers. The backdrop of the ancient monument was embellished with the sight of an orange sun emerging from the… Continue reading UK crowds celebrate summer solstice

The luxury superyacht, known as the Bayesian, has been successfully lifted from the seabed off the coast of Sicily nearly a year after it tragically sank, claiming the lives of seven of the 22 people on board. The vessel, owned by British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, is undergoing a series of inspections following a request… Continue reading Bayesian: Sunken British superyacht raised from seabed

Authorities are currently investigating a fire that engulfed three vehicles outside a cash and carry located in Glasgow, treating the incident as suspicious. The alarming event took place at the Strawberry Garden store on Forth Street in Pollokshields in the early hours of Saturday morning. Fortunately, the store itself remained unharmed by the attack and… Continue reading Police probing 'suspicious' vehicle fire at Glasgow cash and carry

Lime e-bikes have become a problematic issue in England, with hundreds being discarded in rivers and canals, leading to concerns regarding pollution and flooding. The Canal and River Trust has revealed that Nottingham, in particular, has been a hotspot for this issue, with as many as eight or nine Lime bikes being retrieved from the… Continue reading Lime bikes dumped in canals and rivers 'posing pollution risk'

Tony Hardy, the owner of a branding agency in Northumberland, has gained attention for his choice of attire in the office – particularly during the summer months when he opts for shorts. Hardy, who runs Canny Creative with nine employees, believes in prioritizing comfort for his staff, especially when the air conditioning is broken in… Continue reading Shorts at work: Can men now get their legs out in the office?