Category: UK News

Author Philippa Roxby, a Health Reporter, reported on a study suggesting that drug treatment can aid individuals newly diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) by reducing their risk of substance misuse, suicidal behavior, transport accidents, and criminality. These risk factors are associated with common ADHD symptoms such as impulsivity and distractibility. With approximately 5%… Continue reading ADHD drugs have wider life benefits, study suggests

Two months have passed since the chaos and destruction enveloped the streets of Ballymena, County Antrim, and the repercussions are still visible. Many houses on Clonavon Terrace remain closed off, bearing the scars of the rioting labeled as “racist thuggery” by the police. The focal point of the aggression was the Roma (Gypsy) community and… Continue reading Ballymena riots: What's changed in the County Antrim town two months on?

Thursday morning marks the day when thousands of A-level and AS students in Wales will receive their results, following a decline in top grades in 2024. Last year, support measures were reduced as exams moved away from previous adjustments to accommodate the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, the percentage of pupils obtaining… Continue reading A-level results 2025 loom as pupils in Wales wait for their grades

A male individual residing at a hotel that has been at the center of a string of anti-migrant demonstrations is facing charges of sexual assault. Mohammed Sharwarq, a 32-year-old Syrian citizen living at The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, was also accused of two counts of common assault and four counts of assault by beating… Continue reading Epping migrant hotel resident charged with sexual assault

Charlotte Edwards & Chris Vallance, two technology reporters, recently reported that the number of visitors to the most popular pornography sites in the UK has significantly decreased following the implementation of enhanced age verification rules. According to new figures from data analytics firm Similarweb, leading adult site Pornhub alone lost over one million visitors in… Continue reading Porn site traffic plummets as UK age verification rules enforced

Tomorrow morning, students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will be anxiously awaiting their A-level, T-level, and BTec National results. The percentage of students achieving top A-level grades is anticipated to be similar to 2024, following a period of uncertainty due to the Covid pandemic. Dr. Jo Saxton from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service… Continue reading Results day 2025: Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec grades

An incident at Coney Beach Pleasure Park in Porthcawl, Bridgend has prompted a response from emergency services. The accident involved a ride at the amusement park, with children reportedly among those affected. The ride in question, known as the Wacky Worm, is described as a “small introductory roller coaster” on the park’s website. Social media… Continue reading Police called to Coney Beach Pleasure Park accident on ride

Political reporter Kate Whannel stated that there is a possibility of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer affirmed. This development comes as US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare to meet in Alaska to discuss how to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.… Continue reading Viable chance of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, says Keir Starmer

Lead weather presenter Simon King reported that a yellow heat health alert has been extended for seven regions in England as the country faces its fourth heatwave of the summer. The UK Health Security Agency downgraded the alert from amber and stated that the affected areas include Yorkshire and Humber, the East and West Midlands,… Continue reading UK weather: Yellow heat health alert extended for parts of England

US Vice-President JD Vance has made his way to Scotland as part of his visit to the UK, where he plans to enjoy a private family holiday. It has been reported that Vance will be staying at a luxurious country estate located in the outskirts of Kilmarnock in Ayrshire. Upon his arrival, he landed at… Continue reading JD Vance lands in Scotland for next leg of UK holiday