Category: UK News

Sir Keir Starmer’s brother, Nick, has died from cancer at the age of 60. The Daily Mirror reports on the sad news as it calls it a “Boxing Day tragedy.” The Prime Minister paid his tribute by calling Nick “wonderful” and saying that he faced life’s challenges with “courage and good humour.” In a rather… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: PM's heartache and Labour's 'tax hit' to flights

Hospitals in south Wales are introducing new measures to tackle an increase in flu cases. Patients and visitors at medical centres run by the Cardiff and Vale, Hywel Dda, Anuerin Bevan and Cwm Taf Morgannwg health boards are being told to wear masks to control the spread of the infection. Public Health Wales figures from… Continue reading Flu: Masks required in Wales' hospitals again amid flu fears

Jazwell Brown, 49, has been charged with two counts of murder, two counts of attempted murder, possessing a knife, and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, following the suspected stabbing of two women on Christmas Day. The victims, Joanne Pearson, 38, and Teohna Grant, 24, were found by police in Santa Cruz Avenue, Bletchley,… Continue reading Man charged in Milton Keynes double murder investigation

Thames Valley Police have confirmed that a man is being held on suspicion of murder after two women were killed in a suspected stabbing incident on Christmas Day. The 49-year-old from Milton Keynes is under arrest and is also suspected of attempted murder after a man in his late 20s and a teenage boy were… Continue reading Man suspected of Milton Keynes double murder remains in custody

Flights have been disrupted as thick fog covers areas of the UK, with some of the country’s busiest airports being impacted. Nats, the UK’s main air traffic control provider, said that flight flow was being reduced for safety reasons due to temporary air traffic restrictions in place at several airports across the UK. National Highways,… Continue reading Flights at Manchester Airport and Gatwick Airport disrupted by fog

Better Man, a musical biopic about Robbie Williams, features Jonno Davies portraying the singer. However, what sets Davies apart is that he is represented on screen as a computer-generated chimpanzee. Director Michael Gracey was inspired by conversations he had with Williams where he described himself as a performing monkey. Davies provides the motion capture for… Continue reading Better Man: How Jonno Davies became a monkey Robbie Williams

This year’s Boxing Day saw numerous swimmers take to the frigid waters of the North Sea, as captured in stunning aerial photographs. Despite the icy conditions, many participants donned their festive hats and jumpers to take part in the North Norfolk Beach Runners’ Dip at Cromer. The event included a 20-minute fun run, providing an… Continue reading Hundreds run into sea for Boxing Day swim in Cromer and Aldeburgh

Big Zuu Promotes Creative Use of Christmas Leftovers to Reduce Food Waste With Christmas Day over, many people are faced with a fridge full of leftover food and an arsenal of containers to store them in. However, rapper and cook Big Zuu is encouraging individuals to view the scraps remaining from the holiday meal in… Continue reading Big Zuu takes on Christmas leftovers

For over a quarter of a century, the locals of Cambridge have been treated to the musical stylings of Charles Cavey, also known as The Singing Binman. This unique and beloved performer first came up with the idea while working for a local punting company. As he watched the refuse trucks moving along the busy… Continue reading The Singing Binman: Charles Cavey has busked in a Cambridge bin for 25 years

Sir Phil Redmond, creator of TV shows Grange Hill and Hollyoaks, has criticised modern broadcasting for lacking courage. Speaking on the BBC’s Today programme, Sir Phil argued that gritty programming is important, especially for today’s youth. He also suggested that watchdog rules should be broken more often, and singled out social media as an area… Continue reading Courage has gone out of broadcasting, says Grange Hill creator