Category: UK News

Rachel Russell, David Spereall & James Vincent reporting for BBC News out of Yorkshire revealed that the government has confirmed a national inquiry regarding the violent clash that occurred during the year-long miners’ strike back in the 1980s. The showdown took place outside the Orgreave coking plant in Rotherham on June 18, 1984, and became… Continue reading Battle of Orgreave national inquiry confirmed by Yvette Cooper

In a display of dedication and love for the sport, Rohan Chowdhury, a football fan from Kolkata, India, traveled 5,000 miles to witness lower league team Brigg Town in action on Saturday. Despite the physical distance between him and the Lincolnshire club, Chowdhury became a devoted fan during the lockdown period, avidly following every game… Continue reading Football fan travels from India to see Brigg Town play

BBC Business reporter Lucy Hooker reported that the government has announced the establishment of a new ombudsman to address issues such as leaky pipes and incorrect bills that people have encountered with water companies. This move comes as part of a broader initiative to revamp the industry following public concerns over escalating bills and a… Continue reading New water ombudsman will tackle leaks and incorrect bills

Enniskillen in County Fermanagh experienced flash flooding, with parts of Belmore Street and the main road to Dublin submerged in water. Helen Dolan Murphy described the force of the water as so strong that it lifted manholes out of the ground. The Met Office issued an amber warning for heavy rain in eastern parts of… Continue reading NI weather: Flash floods in Enniskillen and amber rain warning

The Royal Welsh show is the center of attention as the Welsh government unveils its Sustainable Farming Scheme, offering Welsh farmers a glimpse into their future subsidies. The scheme, which replaces EU-era payments, has sparked mixed responses as farmers and wildlife groups voice their opinions. While the scheme has been revised to address industry and… Continue reading Royal Welsh Show: Dust 'still needs to settle' on farming subsidy plans

A protest at a hotel used to house asylum seekers in Epping, Essex, turned violent as demonstrators threw bottles and smoke flares towards police vehicles. The gathering of more than 1,000 people was organized for 18:00 BST, leading to one arrest by Essex Police. This unrest stemmed from the recent arrest and charge of an… Continue reading Protesters gather in Epping as bottles and flares are thrown

A tragic incident occurred in the French Alps, where a British woman lost her life while participating in a white-water rafting excursion. The unfortunate incident took place on the Guisane river in Briancon, a commune nestled in the picturesque setting of the Alps. According to regional prosecutor Marion Lozac’hmeur, the woman fell from her raft… Continue reading British woman dies after rafting incident in French Alps

Ellen DeGeneres, the famous US TV star, recently made her first public appearance in the UK since moving there, following the re-election of Donald Trump as US president. Speaking in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, DeGeneres expressed her fondness for life in the UK, citing reasons such as the consideration of re-marrying with wife Portia de Rossi due… Continue reading Ellen DeGeneres: I moved to the UK because of Donald Trump

The A396 Cutcombe Hill crash remains under investigation, according to a police spokesperson. Meanwhile, Minehead Middle School, which caters to students aged between nine and 14, was closed on Friday. Mourners gathered at the school gates to pay their respects and leave tributes in the wake of the tragic event. Laura Mackie, the school’s head… Continue reading Four remain in hospital after Somerset school coach crash

Scottie Scheffler claimed victory at The Open Championship, dominating the final round at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Less than an hour after teeing off, Scheffler had secured his first Open title with a commanding lead over the field. His three birdies in the round highlighted his dominance, with the only question remaining being whether… Continue reading The Open 2025: Scottie Scheffler completes dominant win at Royal Portrush