Category: UK News

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

Ministers called for Tony Blair to delay granting employment rights to central and eastern European immigrants after the European Union (EU) expansion in 2004, according to newly released files from the National Archives. As part of a concession, Poland and other newly-joined EU countries were allowed to work in the UK after May 1, 2004, but… Continue reading Blair was urged to delay rights for new EU workers, files reveal

Dame Laura Kenny, who holds the title of Britain’s most successful female athlete, has raised concerns over whether the physical demands of elite sport can damage fertility. The two-time gold medallist has two young sons but also suffered a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy. Speaking to the BBC, she said she had never worried about… Continue reading Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women's fertility?

For the first time, Downing Street visitors’ books featuring famous figures from recent history have been unveiled by the National Archives. The three volumes are covered in red leather and gilt tooling and date back to between 1970 and 2003. The books contain names such as famous world leaders and members of the royal family,… Continue reading Downing Street visitors' books made public for first time

The New Year Honours list features on the front of many newspapers today, with newly-knighted Gareth Southgate getting a mention. The Times reports that “millions of teachers, nurses and civil servants could be offered higher salaries in return for lower pensions”. The i’s focus for the Honours is on the OBEs awarded to four former… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Arise Sir Gareth' and 'justice for our Liam'

The UK experienced a year of torrential rain, battering storms, and a relatively cool summer in 2024. While 2024 was forecast to be the world’s warmest year on record, with temperatures likely to surpass the symbolic 1.5°C threshold established in the Paris Agreement, the UK managed to escape the extreme heat. However, the year saw… Continue reading UK weather 2024: Five things you need to know

As we look ahead to politics in 2025, one dominating question emerges: will things start feeling any better? This answer will shape much of the political conversation, from the government’s fortunes to the performance of the Conservatives and other parties. In 2024, Labour had a spectacular general election win, but now the new government has… Continue reading Chris Mason: Why 2025 promises plenty of political fireworks

Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed more shows in 2024 than ever before, reaching a total of 110. This figure far exceeded that of Taylor Swift’s 83 shows in the same year. Speaking of her success, Ellis-Bextor attributes it to the film Saltburn and its depiction of a naked man dancing to her hit song Murder on the… Continue reading Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Saltburn led to 110 gigs in 2024

In 2024, the British Phonographic Institute (BPI) reported that women broke records on the UK charts. Female pop artists dominated the singles chart for a total of 34 weeks, surpassing any previous record. Sabrina Carpenter played a significant role in this success, with her hits Espresso, Taste, and Please, Please, Please topping the charts for… Continue reading Female pop stars celebrate a record-breaking year on the charts