Category: UK News

BBC News NI political correspondent Jayne McCormack reported that Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has been facing criticism for his decision to allocate more than £800,000 to gender identity services in Northern Ireland. This move, announced last month, has drawn backlash from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV), and some Ulster Unionist assembly… Continue reading Mike Nesbitt defends funding boost for gender identity services

In light of recent guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), individuals who discontinue obesity injections like Wegovy and Mounjaro are advised to undergo regular check-ups for a minimum of one year to prevent weight regain. Many individuals tend to regain the weight they had lost once they cease treatment, as… Continue reading Obesity jabs: Help needed to keep weight off after stopping them

Exam results for young people in Scotland are on the way, although some may experience delays in receiving their certificates due to Storm Floris impacting mail deliveries. Email and text results remain unaffected, but students in the Outer Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland should anticipate delays in receiving their certificates. Over 147,000 candidates are awaiting their… Continue reading Pupils across Scotland to receive exam results

Tragedy struck at a water park in Stoke-on-Trent, where a four-year-old girl lost her life following an incident at the Aqua Park. The girl was found unconscious and received immediate treatment from lifeguards and management teams at Waterworld before emergency services arrived. Despite their efforts, the young girl passed away shortly after being taken to… Continue reading Girl, 4, dies after incident at Waterworld in Stoke-on-Trent

Archaeologists working in the Yorkshire Dales have made an intriguing discovery of the remains of an extinct breed of Bronze Age cattle in a cave. The team, in collaboration with cave explorers, stumbled upon the remnants of an auroch while conducting surveys in various caverns and sinkholes near Ingleborough. Alongside this finding, they also uncovered… Continue reading Remains of extinct Bronze Age cattle found in Ingleborough cave

A substantial sum of over £100 million in premium bond prizes has been left unclaimed, prompting criticism towards the government-owned bank that oversees the savings scheme for not making enough efforts to locate the winners. Within the 2.5 million unclaimed prizes are 11 individuals who have won £100,000 each, positioning it as the second largest… Continue reading Premium Bonds: Unclaimed prizes from NS&I draws pass £100m

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has called on police to release the immigration status of suspects charged with crimes following the arrest of two men in connection with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in Warwickshire. The Mirror accuses Farage of “fanning the flames”. The Times says the Warwickshire case has the prime minister… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Farage 'fanning the flames' and England's 'one-armed warrior'

BBC Midlands Today reporter Ben Sidwell spoke with Emma Ambler, a Birmingham woman who has been advocating for stricter gun laws since the tragic death of her twin sister and two nieces in 2020. The incident, where Kelly Fitzgibbons and her daughters Ava and Lexi Needham were killed by Kelly’s partner using a legally held… Continue reading 'Tighter gun restrictions make me feel hopeful', says bereaved twin

The aftermath of Storm Floris in Scotland is causing ongoing disruptions following the issuance of an amber weather alert. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is tirelessly working to restore power after approximately 50,000 households were left without electricity. Network Rail teams are also working tirelessly to clear routes that were obstructed by fallen trees… Continue reading Storm Floris clear up after power cuts and travel disruption

A man who pursued bodybuilding as a passion found himself battling for his life in his 30s when his bowel cancer went undetected, nearly taking him to the brink of death. Mat Dean, at the age of 39 in 2022, was heavily focused on training for a bodybuilding competition, appearing strong and healthy on the… Continue reading Bodybuilder diagnosed with bowel cancer wants earlier screening