Category: UK News

On Boxing Day, those impacted by the significant canal collapse on Monday gathered to reflect on the disruption caused, with some boat owners expressing gratitude simply for surviving the event. The incident occurred when an embankment along the Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch, Shropshire, gave way, releasing vast amounts of water. This collapse carved a deep… Continue reading Whitchurch boaters take stock after Llangollen Canal collapse

Winter is often characterized by chilly mornings, a dusting of snow, and the presence of the robin, a bird that truly shines when the temperature drops. The robin ranks among the UK’s most cherished garden birds and, along with species like the wren, continues to sing long after many other birds have fallen silent for… Continue reading How does winter weather affect birdsong?

Model Holly Ramsay arrived at Bath Abbey to celebrate her wedding to Adam Peaty, the Olympic gold-medalist swimmer. Holly was accompanied by her father, celebrated TV chef Gordon Ramsay, as she entered the historic church on a sunny Saturday afternoon. She wore a white dress accented with lace details and a long train, draped with… Continue reading Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty

A franchisee operating a KFC in south-east London has been ordered to pay close to £70,000 following a tribunal ruling involving racial discrimination and wrongful dismissal. The case centered around Madhesh Ravichandran, an employee originally from Tamil Nadu, India, who started working at the West Wickham branch of KFC in January 2023. According to the… Continue reading West Wickham KFC franchisee to pay £70k fine over 'slave' comment

Lionel Duke, the drummer for the band The Christians, described feeling incredibly fortunate to be alive after collapsing during a performance at a festival. The incident took place in June at Liverpool’s On The Waterfront festival, where Duke suffered a cardiac arrest on stage at Pier Head. Medics quickly responded as the band played ahead… Continue reading 'I'm so lucky to be alive', says The Christians' drummer

Dave Derby, now 90 years old, has made extraordinary contributions to the field of metal detecting, achieving remarkable discoveries that have captivated archaeologists and history enthusiasts alike. His passion has led him to uncover two significant historical sites, including a vast Roman villa estate near Northampton and an Anglo-Saxon cemetery. Reflecting on his enthusiasm, archaeologist… Continue reading Kislingbury metal detectorist looks back at decades of finds

Scotland’s largest hospital, the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow, has issued an apology after a tragic mix-up led to a family being given the wrong body for cremation. The error occurred when morgue staff mistakenly handed over a mislabelled corpse to funeral directors. Disturbingly, the mistake only came to light after the funeral… Continue reading Family cremates wrong body after Glasgow hospital mistake

Angela Feenan, a 73-year-old resident of Downpatrick, tragically lost her life in a road accident in County Down. The fatal collision occurred on Ardglass Road in her hometown, where she was declared dead at the scene. The incident involved two cars: a black Seat Arona driven by Ms. Feenan and a white Vauxhall Insignia. The… Continue reading Woman dies in Boxing Day car crash near Downpatrick

The British government’s Treasury department is preparing to insure the Bayeux Tapestry for approximately £800 million while it is lent to the British Museum next year. This remarkable embroidery, which measures 70 meters in length and illustrates the Battle of Hastings in 1066, will be transported from France to London under an agreement between the… Continue reading Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry loan to UK for estimated £800m

Jamie Roberts, renowned for his outstanding rugby career with 94 caps for Wales, has embarked on a significant new chapter in his life. Transitioning from the rugby pitch to the medical ward, the former centre is now six months into his training as a doctor within the NHS, working at the University Hospital of Wales… Continue reading Wales and Lions star Jamie Roberts loving 'enjoyable chaos' of doctor training