Category: UK News

Sunday’s newspapers are dominated by headlines and images surrounding the dramatic capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro by US special forces, along with extensive military strikes on the South American nation. The Mail on Sunday leads with “America on the warpath,” featuring a striking front-page photo of a blindfolded and shackled Maduro following his arrest.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'America on the warpath' and 'Trump to run Venezuela'

EasyJet announced that a scheduled flight from Belfast to Egypt was cancelled on Saturday due to disruptive behavior by a group of passengers onboard. The airline stated that this situation required police presence before the plane could depart. The specific flight, EZY3077, was originally set to leave Belfast International Airport at 12:55 GMT on Saturday… Continue reading EasyJet: Belfast flight to Hurghada cancelled after police attend

The electrification of the South Wales Metro is nearing completion, with 99% of the network now upgraded, raising hopes that long queues after major events in Cardiff could soon be a thing of the past. Recently, tri-mode trains capable of switching between electric, battery, and diesel power have been introduced on the Rhymney Valley Line.… Continue reading South Wales Metro electrification aims to cut Cardiff gig queues

Sir Patrick Duffy, the longest-lived former Member of Parliament, has passed away at the age of 105 after a brief illness. A son of a miner from Doncaster, Sir Patrick began his political career in 1950 and represented Sheffield Attercliffe as a Labour MP from 1970 until his retirement in 1992. He died on 2… Continue reading Oldest former MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies age 105

A Welsh-language drama featuring Star Wars actor Mark Lewis Jones is aiming to build on its previous international achievements, according to its producers. The show, Dal y Mellt, follows a group of Welsh misfits navigating the criminal underworld. Notably, its first season became the first Welsh-language drama acquired by Netflix. The new series has already… Continue reading Netflix Welsh-language show Dal y Mellt hopes to build on success

Police have identified the 13-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a house fire in Kent shortly after Christmas as Lily Childs. The incident took place on 28 December in White Admiral Way, Hamstreet, near Ashford. The fire broke out just after midday, rapidly spreading through the semi-detached residence. At the peak of the… Continue reading Girl, 13, who died in Ashford fire named as Lily Childs

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, has confirmed that the UK had no involvement whatsoever in the recent US-led military strikes targeting Venezuela. Speaking to reporters, Starmer emphasized that he had yet to discuss the operation with US President Donald Trump, who authorized the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in… Continue reading Keir Starmer says UK 'not involved in any way' in US strike on Venezuela

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has returned to the United Kingdom following a tragic car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of two of his close friends. The incident occurred on Monday near Lagos when the Lexus SUV in which Joshua was a passenger collided with a stationary truck on a… Continue reading Anthony Joshua: Boxer flies back to UK after fatal crash in Nigeria

After spending over 1,000 days at an animal sanctuary, a rescue greyhound named Bobby has finally found a new home after being frequently passed over by potential adopters. Bobby arrived at the Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plymouth in February 2023 and had spent a significant amount of time at the sanctuary without being adopted.… Continue reading Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days

Wellbeing continues to captivate our attention, evolving into both a vital and often costly pursuit. Over the past year, many have embraced supplements like magnesium and creatine—once mainly associated with muscle building but now widespread—and turned to AI tools for tailored fitness and nutrition advice. This surge coincides with over a million people privately purchasing… Continue reading Wellbeing in 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosters