Category: UK News

In the wake of an explosion that obliterated a terraced property, evacuations have been initiated in Worksop. Nottinghamshire Police responded to the incident on John Street just prior to 20:00 BST on Saturday. Emergency services, including fire crews, police, and ambulances, are currently on the scene. While there has been no official confirmation of any… Continue reading Worksop explosion: Home evacuated after property badly damaged

The summit of Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, is a popular spot for visitors in Wales’ largest national park. This year, precautions are being put in place to avoid parking chaos, with restrictions at Pen y Pass being enforced from now until November. To park at Pen y Pass, visitors must pre-book a slot… Continue reading Yr Wyddfa parking plea for Wales' highest mountain at Easter

Welsh politicians have expressed discontent with the UK government’s handling of an emergency bill aimed at safeguarding steel in England. Plaid Cymru and Liberal Democrat MPs criticized the proposed British Steel law to rescue a Scunthorpe plant, arguing that the government had neglected to do the same for Port Talbot. Liz Saville-Roberts, Plaid’s Westminster leader,… Continue reading Scunthorpe: 'Double standards' for English steel, politicians say

According to a source speaking to the BBC, three prison officers were viciously attacked by Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber. The incident took place at HMP Frankland in County Durham, resulting in the officers sustaining life-threatening injuries such as burns, scalds, and stab wounds. The Prison Officers’ Association mentioned that Abedi… Continue reading Hashem Abedi, Manchester Arena bomber's brother, attacks prison officers

An aircraft crash at a holiday park has been reported by emergency services. The incident occurred in Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park near Bembridge on the Isle of Wight and was notified to the police at 14.23 BST. The light aircraft was carrying two individuals, according to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. Fortunately, the fire… Continue reading Light aircraft crashes into Isle of Wight holiday park

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters cliffs in East Sussex have implemented strict measures to discourage coach parking and passenger drop-offs, as confirmed by the National Trust. These iconic locations attract over 600,000 visitors annually, making them popular tourist destinations. Recent concerns raised by the coastguard regarding cliff safety at Beachy Head have highlighted the… Continue reading National Trust bans coaches from Birling Gap as cliffs crumble

The emergency legislation currently being rushed through Parliament seeks to enable the UK government to assert control over the Chinese-owned British Steel company. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds informed MPs that the next step likely involves the nationalization of the Scunthorpe plant, which employs approximately 2,700 individuals. The motivation behind this urgent move is to prevent… Continue reading UK seeks emergency powers to take over British Steel

A search is currently underway for a driver who struck a woman with a van on a golf course following a police pursuit. West Midlands Police shared that they are utilizing CCTV footage and accounts from witnesses in their efforts to locate the driver and two passengers involved in the incident. The collision on Aston… Continue reading Search for driver who hit woman on Little Aston golf course

The shutdown of the Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland presents a distinct situation from the circumstances at British Steel in Scunthorpe, as highlighted by Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds during discussions in Parliament. An emergency law has been proposed to prevent the closure of the Lincolnshire plant, emphasizing the critical nature of the scenario at hand.… Continue reading Grangemouth closure 'not comparable' to British Steel, MPs told

A long-standing record at the BBC motoring show Top Gear has been shattered by the anonymous racing driver The Stig. The Stig achieved the fastest lap around the show’s test track in Surrey, breaking a record that had stood for 20 years. Driving a McMurtry Speirling Pure VP1 electric track car, The Stig completed the… Continue reading Top Gear driver The Stig breaks 20-year-old lap record in Surrey