Category: UK News

British girl group FLO is confidently aiming high as they continue to make waves in the music industry. Comprising Stella Quaresma, Jorja Douglas, and Renée Downer, the band reflects on their rapid growth and evolving creative process while working on their second album, *Therapy at the Club*. Starting their careers as teenagers, the trio says… Continue reading FLO say they 'want it all' after new album Therapy at the Club

Hidden beneath the waters surrounding the UK lies a remarkable and ancient marine ecosystem known as maerl beds. Unlike the famous coral reefs such as the Great Barrier Reef, maerl beds are composed of thousands of fragments of calcified seaweed that interlock to form vibrant underwater carpets. These habitats are rich in biodiversity, providing shelter… Continue reading How scientists finally confirmed rare pink seaweed as new species

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has described the recent surge of migrants as a direct “attack” on Spain’s “territorial integrity,” according to reports from the FT Weekend. His comments were made during a visit to Ceuta, a Spanish enclave located on the North African coast. This area has historically been a sensitive and contentious point… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Spanish border crisis' and 'iron chancellor'

Bev Craig has been elected as the new mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Andy Burnham following the recent by-election held on Thursday. Representing the Labour Party, Craig secured a significant lead with 309,525 votes, while her closest opponent, Reform’s Sian Astley, received 157,178 votes. Burnham stepped down from his mayoral role after winning the Makerfield… Continue reading Bev Craig: Who is the new Mayor of Greater Manchester?

Labour’s Bev Craig has been chosen to follow Andy Burnham as the Mayor of Greater Manchester. The election required a second round of counting after no candidate achieved more than 50% of the vote initially. In the final tally, Craig defeated Reform UK’s Sian Astley by receiving 309,525 votes to Astley’s 157,178 once second-preference votes… Continue reading Labour's Bev Craig elected new Mayor of Greater Manchester

On a bright afternoon in Glasgow’s city centre, a busker captivates passersby with renditions of songs by The Smiths and The Stone Roses—bands famously linked to Manchester. This cultural influence from Manchester is evident, reflecting the city’s musical reach beyond England’s borders. However, one particular policy favored by Greater Manchester’s former mayor, now prime minister… Continue reading Should Glasgow have an elected mayor?

Two men have been sentenced to prison for their roles in piloting overcrowded small boats across the English Channel, endangering the lives of many passengers. Omar Heidari, a 34-year-old Afghan national, was given a two-year prison term after steering a dinghy carrying 95 people to the UK in June. Meanwhile, Manas Yuk, an 18-year-old from… Continue reading Two more small boat pilots jailed for Channel crossings

The song “Rein Me In,” initially featured on Sam Fender’s third studio album *People Watching*, which won the Mercury Prize, has undergone a notable transformation. Originally released as a solo piece, it evolved into a duet when Olivia Dean contributed an additional verse expressing the breakdown of a relationship from a female perspective. This collaboration… Continue reading How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record

Families affected by the actions of Robert Bush, a funeral director from Hull, say no prison sentence can adequately compensate for the suffering caused. In March 2024, police raided Legacy Independent Funeral Directors and discovered 35 bodies along with over 100 sets of ashes that had not been properly buried or cremated. The owner, Robert… Continue reading Robert Bush: Sentence for Legacy funeral boss 'never enough'

A significant clinical trial investigating the effects of puberty-delaying drugs on children exploring their gender identity has received clearance to proceed following a High Court ruling that dismissed a legal challenge brought by campaign groups. The Pathways trial, conducted by King’s College London (KCL), aims to recruit over 220 participants aged 11 to 16 starting… Continue reading Puberty blockers trial can start recruiting children after judge rejects legal challenge