Category: UK News

As temperatures remain high in various regions of the UK, signs of autumn are starting to show – leaves are changing colors, and blackberries are ripening to the point of tasting alcoholic. In London, councils have issued warnings against sitting under trees due to the risk of falling branches. This unusual phenomenon raises questions about… Continue reading Alongside the heatwave, are we seeing an early autumn in the UK?

Following a legal victory regarding the definition of a woman, campaigners from For Women Scotland are now challenging the Scottish government’s policies that they claim are not aligned with the April Supreme Court ruling. The group has taken action by filing a case at the Court of Session, asserting that regulations concerning transgender pupils in… Continue reading Campaigners lodge legal action over gender rules for schools and prisons

In its 15th year on British television, The Only Way is Essex (Towie) continues to captivate audiences with its cast of glamorous 20-somethings, introducing the world to vajazzles and the infamous Sugar Hut. With the upcoming 36th series marking this milestone, the show has garnered an international fanbase and attracted even a few celebrities along… Continue reading As The Only Way is Essex turns 15, what made it so successful?

In Essex, Wesley Tierney holds tightly to his collection of 23 vintage buses, despite the pressure to sell them. Ever since he was 10 years old and accompanied his father, who drove a Leland Lynx in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Tierney has been captivated by buses. His deep-rooted passion led him to purchase the exact bus his… Continue reading 'My wife wants to sell my collection of 23 buses'

Claire’s, a well-known accessories brand, has been a go-to spot for many young people over the years. Beth Searby, now 30, reminisces about her teenage years spent browsing through magnetic earrings, badges, and toe rings with her friends at Claire’s. The brand, which opened its first UK store in the mid-90s and quickly became a… Continue reading Claire's was glitz 'heaven' for kids before Shein and TikTok came along

The Glen Sannox ferry finally began its services this year after several delays. CalMac, the state-owned ferry operator, has compensated passengers with over £460,000 due to delays and cancellations in its services since April of the previous year. In 2024-25, the operator paid £432,735 in compensation to travelers, with an additional £33,792 paid out in… Continue reading CalMac pays out £460,000 to delayed ferry passengers

British horse racing is set to make history by going on strike on 10 September to protest against the proposed tax increase on betting in the sport by the Government. This unprecedented move is part of the industry-wide Axe The Racing Tax campaign, which has prompted the British Horseracing Authority to reschedule four fixtures at… Continue reading Horse races cancelled in protest against proposed betting tax rise

Wisborough Green in West Sussex is home to an annual 12-hour lawn mower race known as Le Mow, where dozens of drivers participate in this unique motorsport event. Contrary to traditional prestigious motor races, this event features vehicles more commonly found in back gardens rather than on tarmac tracks. The race kicks off at 19:00… Continue reading Lawnmower racing: West Sussex field hosts 12-hour endurance event

Residents and business owners in Surrey are growing increasingly frustrated with the ongoing chaos caused by a massive sinkhole that appeared six months ago in Godstone. Shops, pubs, and restaurants in the area continue to suffer from a significant decrease in footfall as repairs to the sinkhole on High Street persist. Despite efforts from businesses… Continue reading Godstone sinkhole: Businesses affected six months after road closure

Julia Bryson reported for BBC News on a tragic incident in Yorkshire where a body was discovered in a North Yorkshire river during the search for a missing 12-year-old boy. The boy had been spotted entering the River Swale in Richmond, prompting a call to officers just after 17:00 BST on a Saturday. Despite extensive… Continue reading Body found in Richmond river search for 12-year-old boy