Category: UK News

Drivers at Edinburgh Airport are finding strategic ways to avoid paying high drop-off fees by parking in lay-bys near the main terminal building. With drop-off charges on the rise at many of the busiest airports in the UK, more than half have increased their fees in the past year, according to research by the RAC.… Continue reading Airport drivers try to beat drop-off charges by parking in laybys

The environment secretary has made a commitment to significantly reduce the number of sewage discharges by water companies by 2030. This pledge comes in response to growing concern over pollution incidents and their impact on the environment. Recent data published by the Environment Agency revealed a 60% increase in serious pollution incidents by water companies… Continue reading Water company sewage pollution to halve by 2030, minister pledges

A fire broke out at the former Foyle College building in Londonderry, sparking a response from firefighters. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) was alerted to the incident at 19:31 BST on a Saturday evening. Five NIFRS vehicles, including an aerial unit, were dispatched to the scene to combat the blaze. As a… Continue reading Foyle College: Fire service tackle blaze at former site

The sister of Aamir Siddiqi, a young schoolboy fatally stabbed in a case of mistaken identity, has issued a heartfelt plea to Mohammed Ali Ege, the fugitive suspected of ordering his murder, asking him to surrender to authorities. This tragic incident occurred 15 years ago when Aamir, a bright and promising student, was viciously attacked… Continue reading Murdered Aamir Siddiqi's sister tells suspect 'you're not really free'

Helen Briggs, a BBC environment correspondent, reports that John Horsley, a member of the British Pest Control Association, recently experienced a wasp sting while gardening. Horsley highlighted that after a decrease in wasp callouts in previous summers, the industry has been particularly busy this year due to the wasp-related issues, with large nests appearing earlier… Continue reading Wasps are back this summer in the UK – a lot of them

Health reporter Philippa Roxby reported that there is now a way to protect thousands of premature babies in the UK from a common winter virus that can lead to a dangerous lung infection. The injection aims to create a “protective bubble” against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) just in time for the colder months, as mentioned… Continue reading Premature babies in UK to be immunised against winter virus RSV

Geraint Mullins found himself at home, sitting in front of the television, when he discovered a pimple on his neck and decided to pop it. Little did he know that within a day, that innocent spot would transform into a painful abscess, leading to the development of sepsis. Sepsis, as defined by the NHS, is… Continue reading Sepsis developed for Newport man after popping a pimple

A horrifying incident unfolded in a London park as a suspected killer was captured on CCTV brandishing a gun in pursuit of a man shortly after a teenager was fatally shot. The tragic event took place at a music festival in Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park in Ladbroke Grove, west London, where 15-year-old Rene Graham was… Continue reading Rene Graham murder: Man with gun caught on CCTV in London street

Two weekends in a row saw a surge of arrests at nationwide protests in the UK, with demonstrators standing in solidarity with Palestine Action following the government’s decision to classify the group as a terrorist organization. Multiple cities, including London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol, and Truro, witnessed gatherings to support the pro-Palestine activist group. The Metropolitan… Continue reading At least 80 arrests at Palestine Action ban protests across UK

Following an arson attack on a listed building in Lurgan, County Armagh, residents have finally been able to return to their homes. The incident took place at a derelict property on Windsor Avenue in the early hours of Saturday morning. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to the blaze, causing significant damage… Continue reading Lurgan: Windsor Avenue residents return home after arson attack