Category: UK News

Several non-profit arts organisations based in Glasgow are facing significant challenges due to a proposed increase in rent at their shared premises in the Trongate 103 building. Last month, seven groups occupying the space were informed that their rent would quadruple, with a deadline set for agreeing to the new terms by the coming Friday.… Continue reading 'We feel betrayed' – the bitter rent row in Glasgow's art scene

Lord Mandelson is set to be requested to provide messages from his personal phone as part of the ongoing release of documents concerning his appointment as the UK ambassador to the United States, according to information obtained by the BBC. So far, only messages from his official work phone have been reviewed by the Cabinet… Continue reading Mandelson personal phone messages requested for files release

A US congressman has directly requested Sarah Ferguson’s cooperation with the congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a letter exclusively obtained by the BBC. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam urged Ferguson to share any information she possesses about her personal and professional connections with the deceased sex offender. He also sought details regarding her ex-husband Andrew… Continue reading US lawmaker asks Sarah Ferguson to testify over 'close Epstein ties'

Recent headlines across various UK newspapers highlight ongoing developments related to the conflict involving Iran and its broader economic implications. One prominent update involves the extension of a deadline set by former US President Donald Trump regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Initially set at five days, this deadline has now been extended… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Trump extends Hormuz deadline' and 'One hour of screen a day'

The government has introduced new guidance recommending that children under five limit their screen time to no more than one hour per day. For children younger than two, it advises against allowing them to watch screens without adult supervision. The guidance encourages parents and carers to avoid fast-paced videos and, where possible, to engage with… Continue reading Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told

A mother has shared the profound impact that sexual abuse by another child has had on her son’s life, stating that “his life will never be the same again.” This revelation comes as BBC News NI reports that nearly two years’ worth of data shows 231 young people in Northern Ireland have been referred to… Continue reading 'My son will never be the same again after sexual abuse by a friend'

A woman from Scotland is urgently seeking the transfer of her nephew, who has suffered severe brain damage, from a mental health facility in England that is currently under intense police investigation. Jordan Jones, aged 36, sustained serious brain injuries after being attacked in Aberdeen in 2016. Since mid-2020, he has been receiving rehabilitation at… Continue reading Brain-damaged Scot 'stuck' in hospital at centre of police probes

At the recent Mobo Awards held in Manchester for the first time, Olivia Dean solidified her reputation as one of the UK’s most prominent and exciting artists by winning three major awards. Her soulful second album, *The Art of Loving*, was awarded album of the year, triumphing over strong contenders like Little Simz’s *Lotus* and… Continue reading Mobo Awards: Olivia Dean's streak continues as she wins big

Noa-Rose’s parents recall a terrifying moment when their four-year-old daughter appeared lifeless in their arms, and even the doctors’ faces showed unmistakable fear. In December 2022, Noa-Rose became critically ill and was admitted to a high dependency ward, where she spent two intense weeks battling for her survival. Hailing from Blackwood in Caerphilly county, her… Continue reading Meningitis B leaves girl battling for life in 'very rare' case

Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan, an NHS doctor, has been formally charged with inciting support for the banned organization Hamas. The 31-year-old British Palestinian was apprehended by the Metropolitan Police at her residence in Pilning, South Gloucestershire. Authorities indicated that her arrest was connected to alleged violations of bail conditions that were set after earlier detentions. Following… Continue reading Pilning NHS doctor charged with inciting support for Hamas