Category: UK News

Shane Gorman was just 18 years old when he tragically lost his father in the Piper Alpha disaster. His dad, David Gorman, was working as a safety officer on the offshore oil platform, located approximately 120 miles north-east of Aberdeen. The devastating explosion that occurred in July 1988 resulted in the loss of 167 lives,… Continue reading Piper Alpha: I needed to find out why North Sea disaster took my dad

The life-threatening experience of a boy named Rex has sparked a conversation about the need to include pea and lentil allergies on food labels. One morning before school, Rex, aged nine, suffered an allergic reaction after eating a hot cross bun that contained pea protein in its glazing, causing him to go into anaphylactic shock.… Continue reading Food allergies: 'Add peas to labels after my boy's brush with death'

The Sunday Telegraph’s front page warns of a potential IMF bailout for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Professor Jagjit Chadha, a prominent economist, expressed concerns of an impending economic collapse, drawing parallels to the situation before the IMF loan of 1976. The image accompanying the headline features a young girl celebrating Ukraine’s independence day in Poland, a… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Heading for IMF bailout' and 'Border farce!'

Visitors to the beaches and coasts of Wales over the bank holiday weekend are being cautioned about the potential for abnormally large waves and hazardous sea conditions following a string of rip current rescues. In Pembrokeshire alone, 46 individuals were saved by RNLI lifeguards earlier this month, including two young children. According to forecasts, surf… Continue reading RNLI issues rip current warning after 46 rescues in Pembrokeshire

A protest in Mold, Flintshire, saw around 300 people gather outside a Poundland shop to voice their opposition to the potential use of flats in the town for accommodating asylum seekers. The demonstrators expressed their discontent with the rumors circulating about the housing plans. In a nearby area, a counter protest involving approximately 40 individuals… Continue reading Anti-immigration protest in Mold over asylum plans

Scotland demonstrated their strength by overcoming their internal challenges to hand Wales a significant defeat in their World Cup opener. Despite facing player contract uncertainties, Scotland put on a united front and delivered a dominant performance in front of a record crowd at Salford Community Stadium. Francesca McGhie’s hat-trick, along with tries from Leia Brebner-Holden,… Continue reading Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Scotland stun Wales in six-try show of solidarity

At just 32 years old, Paige Louise Williams is the founder of the beauty empire P. Louise, a brand that has achieved global recognition with a projected revenue of £138m this year. However, her journey to success began with a humble £20,000 loan from her nana to open a beauty salon in Prestwich. Leaving school… Continue reading 'P.Louise started with a loan off nan – it's now worth millions'

Protests erupted across the UK in response to the use of hotels to house asylum seekers. Demonstrations took place in various parts of England, including Bristol, Liverpool, and London, as well as in Mold in Wales and Perth in Scotland. While there were no reports of serious trouble, police had to intervene to keep opposing… Continue reading Asylum seeker hotel protests take place across UK

The upcoming bank holiday in the UK is set to bring a return of 30C heat, with this summer expected to go down as one of the hottest on record. However, the warm weather is not here to stay, as the remnants of Hurricane Erin are predicted to bring wind and rain to the country… Continue reading UK weather: Country to bask in 30C heat on bank holiday Monday

BBC Scotland News reporter, Mary McCool, shared the groundbreaking news of British comedian Sam Nicoresti becoming the first-ever transgender person to win the prestigious award for Best Comedy Show at the Edinburgh Fringe. Nicoresti’s show, Baby Doomer, delves into the experiences of life as a trans woman, earning him this remarkable accolade. Additionally, Ayoade Bamgboye… Continue reading Sam Nicoresti is first trans comedian to win best show in Edinburgh Comedy Awards