Category: UK News

Leaders of Scotland have announced new restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. These measures include a midnight curfew for pubs and restaurants, a ban on household visits, and advising people to work from home where possible. The First Minister emphasized that these actions are necessary to prevent a resurgence of the virus. The new… Continue reading Scottish brothers near end of epic Pacific rowing challenge

Sam Francis & Ben Marvell of BBC News reported on the remarkable journey of three teenagers who are on the brink of completing a nearly 1,000-mile trek from the UK to Ukraine. James McCarthy-Hill, Kyle Spring, and Adam Mitchell, all 18 years old, embarked on this adventure after starting their journey from Salisbury Cathedral in… Continue reading The three teenagers walking from UK to Ukraine

Alicia Butcher, a retired registrar from North Yorkshire, has been a central figure in countless weddings over the past 48 years. After officiating at thousands of ceremonies, she has witnessed a diverse range of celebrations. The 82-year-old has presided over weddings for her own family members as well, including her children and granddaughter. Her experiences… Continue reading Yorkshire registrar retires after marrying thousands of couples

Oxford Street is set to undergo a car-free trial for a day to showcase the potential of pedestrianisation, aligning with the mayor of London’s proposed plans. The upcoming event will see the closure of the street to cars from 12:00 to 20:00 BST on Sunday 21 September, stretching from Oxford Circus to Orchard Street. This… Continue reading Oxford Street to go car-free for a day

BBC News Ireland correspondent Chris Page reported that experts have gained access to thousands of records from institutions for unmarried mothers in Northern Ireland. These records are currently under assessment by the Truth Recovery Independent Panel, marking the initial step of an investigation initiated by the devolved government. The ultimate goal is to establish a… Continue reading Mother and baby home archives to become digitised

Health experts in the north-east of England and Cumbria are concerned as the childhood measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination rate has not reached the critical 95% needed for “herd immunity.” Middlesbrough has the lowest rate in the region at 82.5%, although it has increased from the previous year. A mother shared her terrifying experience… Continue reading County Durham mother's vaccination plea after 'terrifying' measles

A young talent who gained fame for mimicking seagull sounds will now be taking on the role of a judge at a local screeching competition. Cooper, an 11-year-old from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, will be the star attraction at the inaugural Weston-super-Mare Seagull Screeching Championship this Sunday. His rise to stardom began when he became an internet… Continue reading Viral 'Seagull Boy' to judge Weston-super-Mare competition

The tragic case of Samantha Young, a 49-year-old woman from Wickham, Hampshire, who took her own life in November 2023, has raised serious concerns about the mental health support provided by NHS services. Samantha’s family has revealed that she had repeatedly sought help from NHS mental health workers in the last days of her life… Continue reading Wickham mother died after NHS refused help, family says

The Metropolitan Police reported that five individuals were taken into custody following an incident where a group of masked men tried to enter a hotel in west London that housed asylum seekers. The attempted intrusion occurred at the Crowne Plaza located on Stockley Road in West Drayton, where the men also caused damage to security… Continue reading West Drayton: Five arrests after protests at migrant hotels

In a bold move, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has announced plans to eliminate all net zero requirements for oil and gas companies operating in the North Sea if her party is elected. The decision is part of a strategy focused on maximizing extraction and extracting all oil and gas resources from the North Sea. Badenoch… Continue reading Tories pledge to get 'all our oil and gas out of the North Sea'