Category: UK News

The United Kingdom is preparing for significant snowfall and powerful winds as Storm Goretti sweeps across the country on Thursday. The Met Office has issued an amber alert for snow and strong gusts in various parts of England and Wales, along with multiple yellow weather warnings covering extensive areas of the UK. The AA has… Continue reading Storm Goretti set to hit UK bringing more snow, ice and wind

Recent research reveals that individuals discontinuing weight-loss injections, such as Mounjaro or Wegovy, experience weight regain at a rate four times faster than those who have stopped traditional dieting and exercise. According to findings published in the British Medical Journal, people using these medications typically lose around 20% of their body weight but, after stopping… Continue reading People coming off weight-loss injections risk fast weight gain

Two sisters from County Donegal, Paula and Margaret Martin, who were victims of abuse by a former priest, have urged the Catholic Church in Ireland to adopt proactive measures that facilitate direct dialogue between survivors and church authorities in every diocese. Their call comes after a significant, legally mediated meeting with representatives from the Diocese… Continue reading Catholic Church: Sisters abused by priest call for direct engagement with victims

Approximately 4,000 officers within Police Scotland are currently subject to driving restrictions on duty until they complete updated training designed to meet regulations introduced three years ago. This adjustment means certain officers are no longer authorized to respond to emergencies using blue lights when driving police vans, and some are temporarily barred from participating in… Continue reading Police officers face driving restrictions under training rules

Abbie Harvey struggled with a gambling addiction so intense that she often had to stop driving just minutes into her journey to place bets. She noticed that her compulsion to gamble intensified around certain times of her menstrual cycle. “To get over being emotional, I would use gambling as a coping strategy,” Abbie explained, reflecting… Continue reading Why my period made my gambling addiction worse

In the latest episode of BBC One’s The Traitors, the “secret traitor” was finally unmasked, with Fiona joining her fellow conspirators Stephen and Rachel in the castle’s turret. Unlike the traditional green cloak worn by the other traitors, Fiona stood out by donning a red cloak, marking a significant departure in the show’s presentation. Since… Continue reading The Traitors: Identity of 'secret traitor' revealed

Plans for the construction of the UK’s longest ski slope have received official approval, marking what local leaders are describing as a transformative development for Merthyr Tydfil. The town’s council planning committee unanimously supported the project, contingent upon the developers meeting 53 specified conditions. Council leader Brent Carter described the scheme—which also includes a tropical… Continue reading UK's longest ski slope gets go ahead in Merthyr Tydfil

As the new year ushered in the latest series of *The Traitors*, audiences have been captivated by the unpredictable twists that have continued to define the show. Among the most striking changes is the introduction of a secret fourth traitor, a format shift unprecedented since the program’s debut in 2022. This hidden role adds a… Continue reading The Traitors: Does a Welsh accent help or is it a hindrance on the show?

A shocking mix-up occurred after a car crash near Rotherham on 13 December, when South Yorkshire Police initially informed a family that their son had died, only for it to emerge that he was still alive. Trevor “TJ” Wynn, 17, was reported dead alongside 17-year-old Summer Louise Scott, while their fellow passenger Joshua Johnson, 18,… Continue reading Fatal crash ID error emerged 'after injured boy woke up in hospital'

Martin Clunes, best known for his role in Doc Martin, is set to take on the role of former BBC presenter Huw Edwards in an upcoming drama. The production, currently titled Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, is a two-part factual series that explores how Edwards, once one of the most familiar faces on British… Continue reading Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards to be played by Martin Clunes in new drama