Category: UK News

A tragic fire at a ski resort in Switzerland has resulted in at least 40 deaths and left 119 individuals injured. Among the missing is a teenage girl who attended two schools in the UK. Charlotte Niddam, who is believed to be one of the victims, was a former student at both Immanuel College in… Continue reading Teenager who went to school in UK missing after Swiss bar fire

Tim Simpson, the creative force behind many striking props and masks on popular television shows, has shared his experiences working on two well-known programmes: The Masked Singer and The Celebrity Traitors. Since 2020, Simpson has been involved in crafting the elaborate masks for ITV’s celebrity singing competition, contributing to every series. Alongside this, he has… Continue reading 'I make props for The Masked Singer and The Traitors TV shows'

The government has initiated a large-scale recruitment campaign aimed at enlisting thousands of new volunteer magistrates across England and Wales. This effort is part of a broader strategy to address the growing backlog within crown courts. Since 2022, over 2,000 magistrates have been successfully trained, and officials are now aiming to increase this number by… Continue reading Thousands of new magistrates wanted in recruitment drive amid court reforms

A police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct following a contentious incident involving the enforcement of rules against mushroom foraging. The case centers on Louise Gather, who traveled from Derby to Bradgate Park in Leicester in November 2024 in search of a rare fungus known as magpie inkcaps. Although Mrs. Gather insisted she… Continue reading Leicestershire officer committed gross misconduct over mushroom foraging report

Families are desperately searching for their loved ones in the aftermath of a devastating fire at a ski resort in Switzerland. Among those reported missing is Charlotte Niddam, a 15-year-old who previously attended a UK private school. According to reports, she had been working as a babysitter in the resort town of Crans-Montana. The Times… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Families cling to hope' after Swiss resort fire and 'Trump warns Iran'

The iconic worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale will merge for the very first time in a dramatic crossover episode titled *Corriedale*, airing this Monday. This special event launches a refreshed but slightly reduced broadcast schedule for both long-running ITV soaps. Executive producer Iain Macleod describes the crossover as “like the Marvel multiverse assembling,” highlighting… Continue reading Corriedale: Coronation Street and Emmerdale collide in crossover episode to launch scaled-back schedule

In the village of Miskin, Rhondda Cynon Taf, residents have expressed frustration over the surge of learner drivers using local roads. This influx is attributed to the perception that the nearby Llantrisant Driving Test Centre offers easier access to driving tests, prompting aspiring motorists from various parts of the UK to converge here. The escalating… Continue reading Learners causing 'chaos' in Miskin where Llantrisant test centre offers 'easier' test

Following a holiday season often filled with indulgence and rest, many individuals look to regain their fitness momentum in January. Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a potential game-changer in the fitness world, offering an alternative to traditional personal trainers. Leah Walsh, a 21-year-old from Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf, turned to AI to… Continue reading Aberdare woman swaps personal trainer for AI ahead of half marathon

A fatal police shooting occurred following a two-vehicle collision in Thetford, resulting in the death of a man identified as Tony Keeble. Norfolk Police responded to the crash on London Road at approximately 20:25 GMT on Sunday. Officers encountered Mr. Keeble, aged 61 and a local resident, and shot him twice after believing he was… Continue reading Man shot twice by police in fatal shooting in Thetford named

A coroner has issued a stark warning about the potential for more infant deaths if government regulation is not introduced for non-therapeutic male circumcision. This follows the tragic passing of a six-month-old baby boy in west London. Non-therapeutic circumcision refers to the removal of the foreskin of male infants and young children for religious or… Continue reading London coroner calls for circumcision safeguards after baby death