Category: UK News

Efforts are currently underway on a remote South Atlantic island to safeguard a significant structure connected to the legendary polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. This building, once the Stromness Manager’s Villa on South Georgia, holds considerable historical importance as Shackleton used it as a base while orchestrating the rescue of his crew. After an arduous 18… Continue reading The £3m race to save explorer Shackleton's villa

Maggie O’Farrell, the author behind the celebrated novel *Hamnet*, which inspired the highly praised film adaptation, revealed that she always envisioned Paul Mescal as the perfect actor to portray William Shakespeare. O’Farrell first saw Mescal perform as Stephen Dedalus in James Joyce’s *A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man* during a theater production… Continue reading Hamnet: I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says O'Farrell

In his New Year message, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vowed to overcome the decline and division he attributes to other political forces, expressing confidence that 2026 will bring tangible improvements to people’s lives. He acknowledged that Britain has faced challenging times recently but emphasized that the public would begin to experience positive changes such… Continue reading Keir Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message

Dame Sarah Mullally, set to become the first female Archbishop of Canterbury later this month, has centered her initial New Year’s message on the significant challenges faced by the healthcare system and the vital role of comprehensive, community-focused services. Drawing on her background as a nurse within the NHS, she emphasized the close connection between… Continue reading Community key to good healthcare, says incoming Archbishop of Canterbury

To commemorate its 75th anniversary, the BBC Radio 4 drama *The Archers* featured a special re-enactment of the opening scene from its original episode, which first aired on 1 January 1951. Since the original recording no longer exists, the current cast stepped into the roles of their predecessors to bring this historic moment back to… Continue reading The Archers: Radio 4 drama's cast recreate first episode for 75th anniversary

The health secretary has announced a new initiative aimed at delivering vaccinations to young children from disadvantaged families in certain areas of England. This pilot program seeks to increase immunisation rates by enabling health visitors to carry out vaccinations at home, focusing on those who might otherwise miss out on routine NHS care. These health… Continue reading Children from struggling families to be offered jabs at home

As the new year begins, millions of households across England, Scotland, and Wales are experiencing a slight increase in their energy bills, following a modest rise in Ofgem’s price cap. The cost for those on variable energy tariffs is increasing by 0.2%, translating to an additional £3 annually for an average household consuming typical amounts… Continue reading Energy price cap rises slightly as temperatures fall

Joe and Kate Duffy experienced profound heartbreak and confusion when Francis Auld, the man accused of murdering their daughter Amanda, was released from court. Amanda, 19 years old, was killed in Hamilton in 1992, and her parents had expected Auld to be convicted. However, the jury returned a “not proven” verdict—one of two possible acquittal… Continue reading We fought for 33 years to abolish not proven verdict after our daughter's murder

As 2026 begins, Sir Keir Starmer is set to focus on mending ties with voters and garnering support from MPs through measures aimed at reducing the cost of living, according to reports in the Guardian. This comes as the prime minister prepares for an upcoming speech. Meanwhile, celebrations around the world are underway, with Sydney’s… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: PM's 'year of proof' and 'fight' with judges over Shamima Begum

Archaeologists working at a medieval cemetery in Wales have made significant progress toward uncovering the origins and identities of the women buried there. Among the latest discoveries is the outline of what may have once been a small building, alongside a range of domestic and decorative objects, including delicately crafted coloured glass beads. Dating back… Continue reading Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery