Category: UK News

A recent summer camp planned to bring young people from various backgrounds together was unfortunately cancelled due to opposition from an Orange lodge regarding children from a GAA club participating in the event. Emma Little-Pengelly, the deputy first minister, expressed her sadness over the cancellation, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and unity in such events.… Continue reading Deputy first minister 'deeply saddened' by summer camp cancellation

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported a weakening UK jobs market, with a decrease in job vacancies and slower wage growth. According to the latest figures, the annual rate of pay growth between March and May slowed to 5%, while the unemployment rate increased to 4.7%. Additionally, the number of vacancies dropped to… Continue reading UK jobs market cools as unemployment rate rises

In a repeat of last year, the prime minister has once again made the decision to oust some of his MPs from the Parliamentary Labour Party this July. Last year, shortly after winning the general election, seven Labour MPs had the whip removed for voting against the two-child benefit cap. Now, a year later, as… Continue reading Labour sackings: exuding authority or petty and vindictive?

Health Secretary Jeremy Miles announced that a new “orange” category for ambulance 999 calls will be introduced in Wales, specifically aimed at improving care for stroke patients. Currently, individuals suffering from strokes or the specific type of heart attack known as STEMI fall under a general “amber” category, which encompasses about 70% of all emergency… Continue reading New ambulance category in Wales for stroke victims introduced

Huddersfield-born traveler Peter Falconio was tragically killed in Australia’s Northern Territory 24 years ago this week, thousands of miles away from West Yorkshire’s Holme Valley. Despite the vast distance between the two locations, the memory of Falconio lives on in the community, with a wooden bench outside the Post Office in New Mill serving as… Continue reading Peter Falconio: 'Everyone knows who he is, he will never be forgotten'

Queen Camilla celebrated her 78th birthday on Thursday, with a new photograph released to mark the occasion. Captured by Chris Jackson, the image shows Queen Camilla smiling while leaning on a metal gate at her private residence in Wiltshire, Raymill. Dressed in a turquoise outfit adorned with a rainforest-themed fabric featuring monkeys, toucans, and lemurs,… Continue reading Camilla: New photo of Queen released to mark 78th birthday

Colletta Smith, a cost of living correspondent, reports that the cost of summer holiday clubs to cover Britain’s six-week school break now averages £1,076 per child, according to new figures. Research by children’s charity Coram shows that prices vary by region, with some areas experiencing increases of up to 13% compared to last year. The… Continue reading Summer holiday clubs now cost an average of £1,076 per child

A recent study conducted by the RAC revealed that over 50% of the busiest airports in Britain have increased their “kiss-and-fly” fees for drop-off services near terminals. Among the 20 airports surveyed, 11 have raised their prices since July, with airports like Gatwick, Bristol, Leeds Bradford, and Southampton now charging the maximum rate of £7… Continue reading RAC: Busiest UK airports raise kiss-and-fly fees

Dan Hunt of BBC News in the East Midlands reported that a dramatic rescue took place at Gunthorpe Lock in Nottinghamshire, where two women found themselves in trouble in the river. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) received a call around 22:30 BST on Tuesday about a woman struggling in the water. Firefighters quickly responded… Continue reading Two women rescued from river by firefighters

In a recent development, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has released video footage showcasing the moment guns and ammunition were discovered in loyalist community worker Winston Irvine’s car. The edited extracts from police body-worn camera recording the arrests of Irvine and another individual, Robin Workman, were shared with the BBC, albeit with most… Continue reading Winston Irvine: PSNI footage shows moment guns found in loyalists car boot