Category: UK News

In certain communities, the presence of death weaves deeply into the fabric of daily existence. This sense is vividly captured in a unique moment from local radio: a message stating, “Welcome to the death notices, but we are sorry to inform you there will be no death notices this morning.” This snippet is part of… Continue reading Róis: Meet the disguised artist reviving Ireland's lost laments

Dame Sarah Mullally, the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury and the first woman to hold this prestigious position, has received an overwhelming amount of support since her appointment was announced. Speaking on BBC Radio 4, she shared that hundreds of letters have been sent to her, many from women expressing how her nomination has personally affirmed… Continue reading Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally says she has had 'wonderful' support from women

A company based in Cardiff is advancing the futuristic concept of manufacturing in space by successfully sending a compact factory into orbit. This microwave-sized satellite has demonstrated that its furnace can reach temperatures of approximately 1,000 degrees Celsius, a crucial step toward producing high-quality semiconductor materials in space. These semiconductors are vital components used in… Continue reading UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space

A mother has successfully obtained the legal right to live in an annex adjacent to her son’s home, despite his opposition. Juliet Light sought recognition that the converted stable block on her farm in Llanvihangel Crucorney, Monmouthshire, had been her primary residence since December 2019, presenting utility bills to support her claim. Her son, Gareth… Continue reading Monmouthshire mum wins planning row to be son's neighbour

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a tragic fire occurred at a residence located in Glenboi, Mountain Ash, resulting in the death of one person. The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service responded to the incident around 01:40 GMT, arriving at the scene to combat the blaze. Upon arrival, firefighters worked diligently to bring… Continue reading Mountain Ash house fire leaves one person dead on New Year's Eve

Throughout the past year, numerous breathtaking astronomical phenomena have been photographed, captivating the attention of sky enthusiasts everywhere. Events ranging from dazzling meteor showers to striking supermoons have provided unforgettable sights in the night sky. These extraordinary occurrences have drawn admiration from observers around the globe during 2025, highlighting the beauty and wonder of our… Continue reading Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025

A woman has been provisionally scheduled for trial after being charged with the murder of an elderly woman on Christmas Day. Stefania Glowka, aged 63, stands accused of killing Tamara Glowka, who was in her eighties, at a flat on Keepers Road in Devizes, Wiltshire, on December 25th. During a hearing at Bristol Crown Court… Continue reading Provisional murder trial date set over Christmas Day death

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning regarding a bottled water sold at Waitrose that may contain glass fragments. Customers are being urged to return the affected bottles to the store as a safety precaution. The products involved are the 750ml No1 Royal Deeside Mineral Water and its sparkling counterpart, both of which… Continue reading Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass

Recent data from Scotland reveals a significant reduction in flu cases over the Christmas period. According to Public Health Scotland (PHS), laboratory-confirmed influenza cases dropped to 751 in the week ending 28 December, representing a 43% decline from the previous week’s total of 1,317. This marks the third consecutive week that the number of cases… Continue reading Flu cases in Scotland fall by nearly half over the Christmas holidays

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