Category: UK News

A tragic incident unfolded in Portavogie, County Down, resulting in the death of Jordan Webb. The 28-year-old was found deceased at an address on New Harbour Road in the village on Monday morning. Despite the presence of police officers and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service at the scene, Webb was pronounced dead at the location.… Continue reading Portavogie: Man charged with murder of Jordan Webb

A man in Cambridgeshire took matters into his own hands by using his car to stop a suspected attacker who had allegedly stabbed 10 people on a train. Dave Scott, 57, recounted how he was waiting at Huntingdon railway station to pick up his daughter when a knife-wielding man approached his car. Feeling the instinctual… Continue reading Man drove at Huntingdon train stabbings attack suspect

Last week saw an unsettling revelation as a migrant sex offender was mistakenly released from prison, prompting Justice Secretary David Lammy to vow the implementation of the “strongest release checks that have ever been in place.” Unfortunately, subsequent to this announcement, details have emerged about two more prisoners being erroneously let out. It is disconcerting… Continue reading Chris Mason: The justice system is failing and the buck stops with Lammy

A new trend in digital innovation has emerged this year, known as “vibe coding”. The practice involves creating computer programs without the need for traditional coding skills. Simply by describing the desired app or website to artificial intelligence (AI), individuals can bring their ideas to life without manually writing programming code. This concept was introduced… Continue reading 'Vibe coding' named word of the year by Collins Dictionary

The recent Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro saw Prince William announcing the five deserving winners, whom he described as inspirational figures providing hope for the future. The event took place at the Museum of Tomorrow, where the Prince emphasized the progress achievable in environmental conservation efforts. Among the winners were projects aimed… Continue reading William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio ceremony

Media outlets have highlighted the recent mistaken release of two prisoners from Wandsworth Prison in London. The Daily Mirror expresses their frustration over the situation with their headline “Not again”. This incident follows the wrongful release of sex offender Hadush Kebatu from a prison in Essex. The Daily Mirror believes these blunders reflect a state… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Not again…' and 'Democratic cheer'

The Bank of England is set to maintain its interest rates at 4% in anticipation of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget. While there are some suggestions that the latest inflation data could support a rate cut, experts believe that such a move is more likely to happen in December. Bank Governor Andrew Bailey previously hinted… Continue reading Interest rates expected to be held as Budget looms

A recent investigation by the BBC has shed light on the challenges faced by patients seeking treatment for ADHD within the NHS. The report reveals that specialist ADHD services for adults are struggling to meet the demand, forcing many to close waiting lists or impose stricter criteria for accessing support. Prof Anita Thapar of NHS… Continue reading ADHD patients in limbo as NHS closes door on care

A pair of dangerous criminals have been mistakenly released from a London prison in recent days, sparking a manhunt by authorities. Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, an Algerian sex offender facing deportation, was let out of Wandsworth Prison by mistake on October 29th. Following this error, convicted fraudster William Smith was released in error on November 3rd. This… Continue reading Police hunt for two men mistakenly released from London prison

Hidden beneath the bustling streets of Wales’ capital lies a unique opportunity that could potentially revolutionize the way homes are heated. Groundbreaking research has unveiled the presence of thermal pollution caused by the activity in Cardiff, resulting in underground water reaching a temperature of approximately 12 degrees. This discovery stems from the 234 boreholes initially… Continue reading Geothermal energy from heat pumps could heat all Cardiff homes