Category: UK News

Newspaper headlines: NHS 'repair costs triple' and Badenoch 'fury' at Farage's TV time

The Observer reports on the state of the National Health Service (NHS) in England and the decade-long failure to address urgent repairs in hospitals. The headlines warn that patients are at risk due to the cost of dealing with the backlog having almost tripled since 2015 to £2.7bn. The newspaper also covers the backlash by… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: NHS 'repair costs triple' and Badenoch 'fury' at Farage's TV time

Stephen Fry treated his chronic pain 'as a friend'

After suffering a 6ft fall from a stage at London’s O2 Arena last year, actor Stephen Fry was left with chronic pain, which has necessitated constant physiotherapy. Speaking with Professor Irene Tracey, Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford, on Radio 4’s Today programme, Fry explained how he “sometimes thought of his chronic pain as… Continue reading Stephen Fry treated his chronic pain 'as a friend'

Lisburn: Autistic teen 'let down' by police, says sister

The family of a teenage girl with severe autism has said she was left traumatised after being forcibly removed from a shop in Lisburn, Northern Ireland by police officers. Katie Mitchell, 19, was reportedly non-verbal and unable to understand why she could not buy a Thomas the Tank Engine DVD from the CeX store as… Continue reading Lisburn: Autistic teen 'let down' by police, says sister

Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth

The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has contacted the country’s main regulators to ask for suggestions to improve economic growth. The chancellor and business secretary joined in sending letters to watchdogs such as energy regulator Ofgem and water regulator Ofwat. The letters were sent prior to Christmas asking the regulators to submit their proposals… Continue reading Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth

Eric Morecambe branded “a time-waster” in unearthed school reports.

Eric Morecambe, one half of one of the most beloved and enduring comedy duos in British TV history, was described as “noisy and fond of wasting time” by his teachers, according to school reports recently unearthed in Morecambe’s study at his family home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. The assessments were made by Morecambe’s former masters at… Continue reading Eric Morecambe branded “a time-waster” in unearthed school reports.

How a Neighbourhood Watch scheme cut crime in Baildon by a third

In Baildon, West Yorkshire, a neighbourhood watch scheme has been credited with helping reduce crime in the community by over a third since a boom in membership six years ago. Around a quarter of the town’s population is registered as members, making it one of Yorkshire’s largest schemes. Neighbourhood Watch has been operating throughout the UK… Continue reading How a Neighbourhood Watch scheme cut crime in Baildon by a third

Jazwell Brown appears in court charged with Milton Keynes murders

Jazwell Brown, 49, has appeared in court after being accused of fatally stabbing Joanne Pearson, 38, and Teohna Grant, 24, on Christmas Day. The two women were declared dead at the Santa Cruz Avenue block of flats in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Soon after the police arrived at 18:36 GMT on 25 December, Mr. Brown was… Continue reading Jazwell Brown appears in court charged with Milton Keynes murders

Lake District mountain rescue teams recover man's body

A man was found unconscious at Grisedale Hause near Grisedale Tarn in the Lake District on Boxing Day. Mountain rescue teams were called to the scene and attempted to resuscitate him but he was declared dead. The body was taken to Keswick Mountain Rescue base by a Coastguard helicopter. The Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue… Continue reading Lake District mountain rescue teams recover man's body