Category: UK News

Mark Killick, a builder from Paulton in North East Somerset, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for defrauding 37 clients out of over £1.25 million. Operating under the company name TD Cole and occasionally using aliases such as Marc Cole and Mark Jenkins, Killick took substantial upfront payments between 2019 and 2021 but… Continue reading Cowboy builder Mark Killick is jailed for 14 years

Chris Rea, the rock and blues musician, spent many hours traveling by car throughout his career, a passion that significantly influenced his songwriting. Known for his gravelly voice and expert slide guitar technique, Rea released 25 solo albums, two of which reached number one on the UK charts. Among his most famous tracks are “Road… Continue reading Chris Rea obituary: A life on the road

Jenny Evans made the difficult choice to report a sexual assault by a celebrity, only to have the confidential details of her police report published verbatim in a national tabloid. At just 19 years old, she found herself questioning whether a close friend had betrayed her confidence or if someone was spying on her. This… Continue reading Woman's sex assault police report was published in tabloids

Tony and Becs Wadley find themselves unable to spend Christmas at their own home due to black mould that developed following insulation work done under a government-supported scheme. The issue has forced their asthmatic son, Elliott, to avoid the house altogether. “It’s awful. Elliott can’t come into our house, it’s as if he’s been ostracised… Continue reading Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over

Teaching assistants across Wales have been instrumental in ensuring pupils enjoy the magic of the Christmas season, yet many find themselves struggling financially during this costly time of year, according to a union report. Public services union Unison highlights that the profession, predominantly female, faces low pay and increasing job challenges, often being unfairly impacted… Continue reading Teaching assistants' pay 'shocking' despite complex pupil needs

A document recently brought to light reveals that almost two decades ago, the Post Office and Fujitsu had established an agreement to address transaction discrepancies caused by bugs in the Horizon IT system used by sub-postmasters. This deal, made in 2006, outlined that Fujitsu was responsible for correcting errors or paying the Post Office a… Continue reading Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago

Steve Reed, the Local Government Secretary, has issued a firm warning to council leaders across England against the implementation of four-day working weeks. According to a letter reported by the Telegraph, Reed emphasized that council employees working part-time hours while receiving full-time salaries, without a strong justification, could signal potential failings within the council. He… Continue reading Councils warned against adopting four-day week

In a warehouse in Lambeth, London, a group of employees gather for a session dedicated to selecting jokes for Christmas crackers, a festive tradition. Among them is Clare Harris, founder and CEO of Talking Tables, a company specializing in party supplies including these crackers. As a joke about Santa’s sleigh costing “nothing, it was on… Continue reading What do Christmas cracker jokes do to our brains?

Singer Chris Rea, famous for hits including “Driving Home For Christmas,” has passed away at the age of 74 after a brief illness. His death was reported shortly after he shared an Instagram post featuring a car and the caption “Driving home for Christmas with a thousand memories.” Tributes have appeared, recognizing his contributions to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Chris Rea dies at Xmas' and 'King of Industry'

This year’s Christmas cards from various European royal families share a striking theme: the portrayal of close-knit, affectionate family bonds. Images commonly show relatives linking arms, holding hands, or embracing, conveying warmth and togetherness. It seems as though there is a shared intention among the royals to present a relatable and connected image through their… Continue reading Royal Christmas cards have a touchy-feely look this year