Category: UK News

Incidents of racially motivated criminal damage in north Belfast have left residents feeling fearful and on edge. Graffiti was painted on a house in the Manor Street area, with windows smashed and a nearby car damaged, sparking concerns in the community. Independent Councillor Paul McCusker expressed alarm over the escalating race attacks, stating that residents… Continue reading Belfast: Police investigating racially motivated criminal damage

In 2024, eleven infants tragically lost their lives to whooping cough, a bacterial infection that affects the lungs and airways. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported that one of the babies who died had a mother who was not vaccinated against the infection during pregnancy. This death, occurring between January and June 2025, marks… Continue reading Baby dies of whooping cough after mother not vaccinated while pregnant

A groundbreaking agreement has been reached between the UK and Norway, securing a £10 billion deal for the supply of a minimum of five new warships to the Norwegian navy. This deal, involving the provision of Type 26 frigates, marks the UK’s most valuable warship export deal to date, as announced by the Ministry of… Continue reading UK secures £10bn deal to supply Norway with warships

The Dutch Grand Prix saw McLaren’s Lando Norris endure a disappointing retirement due to an oil leak, while his teammate Oscar Piastri claimed victory in a commanding fashion. Despite losing second place to Max Verstappen early on, Norris fought back and was poised for a comfortable second-place finish until his car stopped with mechanical issues… Continue reading Dutch Grand Prix result: Oscar Piastri wins as Lando Norris retires at Zandvoort

A dog owner was in for a surprise when her brother’s pregnant dog, Tilly, unexpectedly went into labor while they were away. Rhian Boxall had been pet sitting Tilly, a yellow labrador, and was told that the dog was not due for delivery anytime soon. However, a scan later revealed that Tilly was pregnant with… Continue reading Llanharan pet sitter helps dog deliver 14 pups while owner away

Gracie Davies, a mother from Yorkshire, has shared her family’s journey after her three-year-old daughter, Juno, was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. The condition, known as TRAPPC6B, affects only 18 people in the entire world. Gracie had to give up her career after Juno’s diagnosis, and the family has faced significant challenges in caring… Continue reading York girl is the only child in the country with genetic condition

A tragic car accident has resulted in the deaths of a man and a boy, leading to the closure of a section of a major road. The incident occurred on John Reid Road in South Shields, near the New Mill Inn, on Saturday evening at approximately 20:55 BST, according to Northumbria Police. Both the man… Continue reading South Shields car crash: Man and boy die on John Reid Road

Two recent stabbing incidents have occurred at a central London Tube station, with British Transport Police suspecting a connection between the two attacks. The first attack took place at Oxford Circus station at 03:40 BST on Saturday, followed by another incident just after 01:30 BST on Sunday. In the first attack, a 23-year-old man sustained… Continue reading Two men stabbed at Oxford Circus tube station within 24 hours

Campaigners are taking a new legal approach to halt the closure of two Wales Air Ambulance bases, at Welshpool in Powys and Caernarfon in Gwynedd. The planned closure is part of a strategy to establish a new unit in north Wales that can respond to a higher number of incidents per year. Despite losing a… Continue reading Legal bid to stop Welshpool air ambulance base closure

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