Category: UK News

An act of heroism unfolded as an 11-year-old boy, Olly, saved his two-year-old sister from a dangerous firework, earning him the title of “superhero” in the eyes of his mother. During a Bonfire Night display in Pontypool, Torfaen, Olly took quick action by pushing his sister Daisy out of harm’s way as the firework veered… Continue reading Boy burned saving sister from firework at Pontypool display

A tragic incident has occurred at a campsite in the Highlands, where a man accused of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old boy has died in prison. John Bell, aged 44, was facing charges related to the incident that took place at the Loch Ness Bay campsite in Drumnadrochit. The allegations suggested that the boy was approached… Continue reading Man accused of sexually assaulting boy at Loch Ness Bay campsite dies in jail

Amy Walker and Maia Davies have reported that King Charles III will lead the nation in a two-minute silence at 11:00 GMT on Sunday during the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph. The King is scheduled to lay a wreath at the monument in central London as part of the service to remember those… Continue reading Remembrance Sunday: King to lead two-minute silence at Cenotaph

Katharine Da Costa reports on the release of over 120 British-born red kite chicks in southern Spain. The chicks, raised in remote hills in western Spain, are set free at six months old, experiencing their first taste of freedom as they soar through the sky above the wilderness. This initiative marks the culmination of a… Continue reading UK red kites bring Spanish cousins back from the brink

Heartbreak for Artists as Vandalism Case is Dropped by Police Artists Laura Robertson and Theodore Godfrey-Cass were left shocked and heartbroken after the police decided to drop the investigation into the damage caused to their gallery, The Market Gallery, in South Shields. The gallery, set to open in a former Wilko store, was broken into… Continue reading Damage to South Shields art gallery no longer being investigated

The government has initiated an independent review to address the increasing levels of youth inactivity. Led by former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn, the inquiry will focus on the one in eight young people not in education, employment, or training, known as “Neets”. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has labeled this situation as a… Continue reading Inquiry to review rising levels of youth inactivity

Scotland’s finance secretary, Shona Robison, has requested a meeting and reassurances from the chancellor regarding speculations about a potential increase in income tax in the upcoming Budget. This move, which Rachel Reeves did not rule out last week, would result in an automatic deduction from Scotland’s funding from the Treasury. Robison believes that Labour should… Continue reading Scotland's finance secretary asks chancellor for assurances over tax plans

Many women on social media are choosing to keep their relationships private for various reasons, despite their active presence online. One such example is Tawana Musvaburi, who has a significant following on Instagram but has made the conscious decision not to post her boyfriend’s face. She believes in portraying a sense of independence and strength… Continue reading Modern dating: Why women are hiding their boyfriends on social media

On Remembrance Sunday, Ben Soppitt is set to pay tribute to his grandfather at the Basra War Cemetery in Iraq, where he will be part of a small group honoring the memory of the many who served. This solemn occasion will stand in stark contrast to the grand ceremony at the Cenotaph in London. Unlike… Continue reading Iraq war graves: One man's mission to campaign for cemetery restoration

The emergence of Christmas adverts has begun, and with it comes a wave of holiday spirit that also reflects some of 2025’s key themes. From the struggle of hardworking families depicted in Asda’s ad to the exploration of masculinity and emotion in John Lewis’s festive offering, this year’s ads delve into real-life issues. According to… Continue reading Christmas adverts 2025: How ads by John Lewis, Asda and Lidl ‘let real life in,’ from cost of living to masculinity