Category: UK News

In a positive turn of events, swan numbers along the Thames have shown signs of recovery after a worrisome decline in recent years. The annual royal survey of swans, known as “swan upping,” concluded on Friday with a tally of 115 young swans compared to just 86 the previous year. This improvement suggests that efforts… Continue reading Royal swan count on Thames sees numbers resurface after dip

In Harrogate, a tragic incident occurred when a man in his 70s lost his life after his silver VW Golf veered off York Place and crashed down onto railway tracks. The North Yorkshire Police reported the crash happened around 15:20 BST, resulting in the man’s death at the scene. The family of the deceased is… Continue reading Man dies after car crashes onto railway tracks in Harrogate

In a recent development, lawyers representing a nurse who raised concerns about sharing a hospital changing room with a transgender doctor have criticized the NHS Fife statement on the case as “irresponsible”. The health board released a four-page document online during ongoing evidence in the case brought forward by nurse Sandie Peggie. The statement suggested… Continue reading Lawyers for nurse in trans case criticise 'irresponsible' health board

According to new data released by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Welsh Water has seen an increase in sewage pollution incidents over the past 10 years. The figures show that in 2024, the water company was responsible for a total of 155 pollution incidents, with 23 related to water supply and 132 to sewerage. This marks… Continue reading Welsh Water sewage spills at highest in 10 years, NRW data shows

BBC meteorologist Tomasz Schafernaker has issued a warning for parts of the UK where potentially dangerous flash flooding is expected to occur due to thunderstorms and torrential rain over the weekend. The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for south-east England, where more than a month’s worth of rain is forecasted to fall… Continue reading UK weather: Amber warning as thunderstorms to bring flash flooding

A tragic incident occurred in Royston, where a 19-year-old lost their life and two others were seriously injured after a car crashed into a house. The Hertfordshire Police received a call around 01:00 BST reporting that a vehicle had veered off the A505 and collided with a residential property on Cromwell Way. Thankfully, the occupants… Continue reading Car crashes into Royston house leaving one dead and two hurt

Following a series of malicious cyber activities, the Foreign Office has sanctioned multiple Russian spies. These sanctions target three military intelligence units from Russia’s GRU espionage agency, along with 18 officers who have been engaging in activities at the behest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Foreign Office’s decision came in light of these individuals… Continue reading UK sanctions Russian spies for 'malicious cyber activity'

In Liverpool, two teenagers have been apprehended for shining a laser pen at a police helicopter crew and planes flying over the city in a reckless manner. The incident occurred around midnight on Thursday when a green laser was aimed at a National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter from an address in West Derby. Subsequently,… Continue reading Teenagers arrested after laser shone at helicopter and planes

Following the tragic incident at The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon in July 2023, the driver involved in the accident, Claire Freemantle, has been re-interviewed by police. The collision resulted in the deaths of two 8-year-old girls, Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, after a Land Rover crashed into an end-of-term tea party at the school.… Continue reading Wimbledon schoolgirls' death crash suspect re-interviewed by Met

After a thorough investigation, Avon and Somerset Police have decided not to pursue any further action against Irish language rap trio Kneecap following their performance at Glastonbury. This decision comes after a criminal investigation was launched last month to determine if any comments made during the performance constituted a criminal offense. The police had appointed… Continue reading No action to be taken over Kneecap's Glastonbury performance