Category: UK News

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, received birthday wishes on his 43rd birthday with the release of a heartwarming photo by Kensington Palace. The image captured the prince spending time with his family’s Cocker spaniel, Orla, and her four adorable puppies. Signed with love from Catherine and their children – George, Charlotte, Louis, and “the… Continue reading Prince William celebrates 43rd birthday with puppy photo

In an unfortunate turn of events, the tragic death of Lily King, an 18-year-old girl from Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, due to an allergic reaction while dining in Morocco has left her parents devastated. Forensic evidence presented at the inquest in Milton Keynes Coroner’s Court revealed that Lily succumbed to a cardio-respiratory arrest brought on by food-induced… Continue reading Lily King’s parents call for caution after allergy death on holiday

Dame Esther Rantzen is urging the House of Lords to support a bill that would grant terminally ill adults in England and Wales the option of an assisted death, following the approval of the bill by MPs on Friday. The decision to back the Terminally Ill Adults Bill in the House of Commons with a… Continue reading Assisted dying: Esther Rantzen urges Lords not to block bill

In Pennsylvania, a 19th-century mass grave has been identified as a possible resting place for up to 120 Irish immigrants, according to researchers. This specific site, located in Downingtown, is situated approximately 11 miles west of Duffy’s Cut, where in 2009 a mass grave housing 57 Irish railroad workers was uncovered. These individuals, originating from… Continue reading Pennsylvania grave linked to Duffy's Cut could contain Irish immigrants

In a unique celebration of Midwinter’s Day, King Charles has sent a heartfelt message to researchers stationed in Antarctica. Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the BBC’s Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast, the monarch praised the researchers’ invaluable contributions to understanding climate change. In his message, the King acknowledged the challenges faced by the researchers in operating in… Continue reading Midwinter's Day: King sends message to Antarctic scientists

Mark Savage, the Music Correspondent, covered Dua Lipa’s monumental performance at Wembley Stadium accompanied by a surprise appearance by Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay. The star-studded show marked a significant milestone for Lipa, who expressed her gratitude to her 70,000 fans for their unwavering support. The performance included a breathtaking rendition of Jamiroquai’s 1996 hit “Virtual Insanity,”… Continue reading Dua Lipa brings out Jamiroquai at emotional Wembley debut

Stepping into London’s inaugural romance-focused bookstore, one is greeted by Sarah Maxwell, who presides over the “smut hut,” a dedicated space for the shop’s more sensual reads. Amid shelves laden with vivid paperbacks like Just For the Summer, Swept Away, and The Friendship Fling, young women peruse, chat, and delve into the world of romance… Continue reading Romantasy: Why it's happily ever after for romance books

Glasgow, known for its historical charm and beautiful architecture, is now considering a shift towards a more modern skyline with the introduction of a new tall buildings policy. The city council recently approved this policy, which includes a design guide outlining areas suitable for tall building construction, such as Charing Cross and Cowcaddens. The aim… Continue reading Could Glasgow's skyline be set to change with skyscrapers?

In a narrow victory, MPs passed a bill on Friday allowing some terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives. The bill will now head to the House of Lords, where peers have promised to put up a fight. The Daily Mail reports that the slim margin of just 23… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Victory' and 'uphill battle' for assisted dying

More than 30 years after a Scottish schoolgirl tossed a message in a bottle into the North Sea, she finally received a reply after it was discovered in Norway. Alaina Beresford, who was 12 years old when she sent the message as part of a school project in 1994, was delighted to hear that her… Continue reading Moray schoolgirl's message in a bottle gets reply from Norway 31 years later