Category: UK News

Matt Taylor, Lead Weather Presenter, reports that the Met Office has issued warnings of travel disruptions on Monday morning as many people return to work and school after the Christmas holiday. In northern Scotland, amber alerts are in place due to ongoing heavy snow, which follows several days of substantial snowfall. While temperatures are expected… Continue reading Snow and ice warnings issued ahead of Monday return to work

Tyson Fury, the former world heavyweight champion, has revealed plans to make a comeback to boxing in 2026, ending his recent retirement. The 37-year-old Briton’s last fight took place in December 2024, where he was defeated for the second time by unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch. Fury confirmed his retirement shortly after… Continue reading Tyson Fury announces return to boxing a year after latest retirement

A tragic incident unfolded in East Yorkshire when Mark Ratcliffe, aged 67, lost his life while attempting to rescue two people from the sea. According to Humberside Police, Mr Ratcliffe was pulled from the water unconscious at Withernsea on Friday and subsequently died at the scene. Alongside him, the body of a 45-year-old woman was… Continue reading Man who died after Withernsea sea rescue named

Engineers have been working through the night to mend a damaged mains gas pipe that caused a widespread outage, leaving approximately 4,600 homes and buildings without gas in the Kingsbridge, Malborough, and Salcombe areas of south Devon. The disruption began on Saturday amid cold temperatures, prompting urgent repair efforts by Wales & West Utilities. By… Continue reading Engineers rush to fix gas outage for 4,600 south Devon properties

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed to the BBC his openness to the UK moving towards closer alignment with European Union markets, but only if it serves the national interest. Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, he emphasized a preference for engaging more closely with the EU single market rather than rejoining the customs union. This… Continue reading Starmer ready for closer alignment with the EU 'in the national interest'

Anthony Joshua has shared his first social media message following a serious car accident in Nigeria that tragically claimed the lives of two of his close friends. The British boxer, aged 36, was traveling as a passenger in a Lexus SUV when it crashed into a stationary truck on a busy expressway near Lagos. Among… Continue reading Anthony Joshua posts update for first time since car crash

Forecasters have issued new amber weather alerts for significant snowfall across much of northern Scotland, beginning on Sunday evening. The Met Office predicts that between 5 and 10 centimeters (2 to 4 inches) of snow could accumulate widely throughout the northeast, the Highlands, and the Northern Isles. Certain mainland areas might even experience heavier snowfall,… Continue reading New amber alerts for snow as travel disruption continues

Sir Keir Starmer opened our conversation with a confident joke: “I’ll be sitting in this seat by 2027,” he said, hinting that if all went well, he might invite us to Downing Street again next year for a follow-up discussion. The relentless demands of leadership mean a prime minister’s day never truly ends. Just moments… Continue reading Keir Starmer tells Laura Kuenssberg he'll survive – but can he keep this new year's resolution?

Across several regions of Wales, hazardous conditions caused by snowfall have led to serious travel advisories. Residents are being urged to avoid all but essential journeys due to dangerous road conditions. A weather warning has been issued for areas including Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire, and Powys, where snow accumulations may reach up to 10… Continue reading Wales snow prompts 'don't travel' warning with more expected

The East Yorkshire seaside town Withernsea is currently grappling with the aftermath of a tragic incident at sea that has deeply affected the close-knit community. Two individuals have died, and a third remains missing following an event that has cast a somber mood over this small resort, known for its peaceful atmosphere and population of… Continue reading Withernsea sea deaths leaves 'happy little town' reeling