Category: UK News

The iconic cooling towers at a retired power station in Nottinghamshire have been brought down in a spectacular demolition display. Contractors overseeing the project stated that this marked the largest simultaneous demolition of cooling towers ever seen, with eight towering structures at Cottam Power Station being razed to the ground. Originally opened in 1968, the… Continue reading Watch: Every angle of largest cooling tower collapse at Cottam Power Station

In the aftermath of the 2025 A-level results, it is important to highlight some key takeaways that shed light on the educational landscape this year. Firstly, it is crucial to note the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on these Year 13 students. With exams canceled in 2020 and 2021, grades were based on teachers’… Continue reading Record numbers get into uni and other A-level results takeaways

A sudden downpour in Dundee led to the evacuation of the Overgate Shopping Centre as flash floods hit the area. The heavy rain and hailstones caused chaos as shoppers were forced to leave the center when water began flowing down ramps towards the front of the building around 4:15 pm. The city was hit by… Continue reading Shopping centre evacuated after heavy rain and hail hit Dundee

A tragic incident at a mental health hospital has been deemed as unlawful by an inquest jury following the death of a 14-year-old girl. Ruth Szymankiewicz, who was being treated for an eating disorder, was left unattended for about 15 minutes at Huntercombe Hospital in Berkshire. Despite being observed by a staff member with fake… Continue reading Girl who died after Maidenhead hospital failure unlawfully killed

Kate Whannel, a distinguished political reporter, highlighted that over 11,000 households in England faced home repossessions by bailiffs due to a no-fault eviction process since the new government took office last year. The Labour government, in its manifesto, had vowed to immediately eliminate Section 21, or no-fault evictions, which allows landlords to expel tenants without… Continue reading More than 11,000 no-fault bailiff evictions in past year, figures show

Three children accused of murdering a man in Kent will face trial starting on 13 January 2026. The defendants include a 16-year-old girl and two boys aged 14 and 15. The trio, whose identities remain protected due to their age, appeared at Maidstone Crown Court for a preliminary hearing. The victim, Alexander Cashford, 49, from… Continue reading Trial date set for teens accused of Alexander Cashford's murder

The ongoing scandal within MasterChef has resulted in another contestant being removed from the show this year. A spokesperson for Banijay, the production company behind the show, acknowledged that one participant opted out of being featured in light of recent events. The decision was respected, and their segments were subsequently edited out of the series.… Continue reading MasterChef: Second contestant edited out of Gregg Wallace and John Torode's final series

Anna Thompson, reporting for ABC Scotland, brings to light the recent development in the case of Rose Docherty, a 75-year-old woman who was arrested during an anti-abortion protest outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. Docherty, the first individual to face charges under the new law establishing buffer zones around Scottish abortion clinics, will… Continue reading Woman arrested at anti-abortion protest faces no further action

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The NHS waiting list in England has shown a slight increase in the previous month, as hospitals struggle to keep up with demand and treat enough patients. At the end of June, the list reached 7.37 million, up by 10,000 from May, although it remains lower than last year’s figure of 7.62 million. Internal documents… Continue reading Hospitals not treating enough patients to keep up with demand