Category: UK News

Ben Rich, Lead Weather Presenter The summer of 2025 has been a whirlwind of extreme weather events, from heatwaves and hosepipe bans to flooding rain and Storm Floris. Despite this variety, one common theme has emerged – the consistent warmth throughout the season. With the UK experiencing its second-warmest June on record followed by the… Continue reading UK weather: Has the British summer changed beyond recognition?

Chris Strong’s family experienced a tragic end to what was supposed to be a dream trip to Scotland. His wife Katie, along with her brother and mother, had come all the way from the US to the Scottish Highlands to visit locations from their favorite TV series, Outlander. Unfortunately, they never made it back home… Continue reading Lives torn apart by fatal crashes on the A9, Scotland's longest road

US President Donald Trump has put a halt on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles aimed at attacking deep into Russian territory, as reported by the Daily Telegraph. The decision, part of a Pentagon review mechanism limiting long-range strikes, was made in an effort to encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in negotiations. Consequently, Kyiv… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Trump cuts off Kyiv's missiles' and 'New blonde look'

Alyce Rocha’s daily routine is far from the traditional nine-to-five setup. Rather than enduring endless Teams meetings, she immerses herself in the virtual world of an ambitious Mafia member in 1900s Sicily. Operating under the moniker Alyska, she transformed her passion for gaming into a full-time career, captivating a total of 585,000 followers through live… Continue reading Women in gaming: Twitch streamer Alyska and the female gamers defying stereotypes

Awaiting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Gaza scholars are on the edge of their seats as they anticipate an evacuation to the UK to pursue their studies. Among them is Mahmoud, a 27-year-old doctor with a prestigious scholarship to study global health policy at the London School of Economics. While celebrating their university placements, the students in… Continue reading Gaza scholars await UK evacuation to pursue studies

The increasing cost of living has sparked a new trend in holidaying that not only benefits grandparents but also strengthens family bonds, experts reveal. This phenomenon, known as “gramping,” involves grandparents taking their grandchildren on holiday, allowing the younger generation to create lasting memories with their elders. An example of this trend is seen in… Continue reading Holidays with grandparents 'on the up' amid summer childcare cost

The peaceful setting of a housing development in west Belfast was shattered when a car struck three children who were playing on the pavement. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in Black Ridge View, where the unsuspecting children, two girls, and a boy, were hit as the car reversed. The police were quick to respond… Continue reading West Belfast: Three children hit by reversing car

Authorities in north Belfast have successfully concluded a security alert that lasted for three days, leading to the arrest of a man in his 30s. The alert was initiated after a suspicious object was found in a property on Victoria Parade. Residents were evacuated from their homes and temporarily relocated to a council facility, causing… Continue reading North Belfast: Guns and explosives found as Victoria Parade security alert ends

Reporters Katy Scott and Mary McCool from BBC Scotland News covered the recent protests in Perth, where tensions were high over asylum seekers being housed in the area. Scottish councillors expressed concerns that the demonstrations could escalate to violence and noted that many protesters appeared to be from outside the local community. The protests, which… Continue reading Violence fears as Perth council says asylum protesters being 'bussed in'

The family of a fairground worker who tragically died at a seaside carnival is mourning his loss and expressing their eternal love for him. Corrie Lee Stavers, a 28-year-old from Sunderland, suffered fatal head injuries at Spanish City in Whitley Bay on Saturday afternoon, according to Northumbria Police. The pain of losing him suddenly has… Continue reading Corrie Lee Stavers named as man killed at Spanish City fair