Category: UK News

Rail services have been disrupted due to tracks being damaged in the hot weather, impacting fans traveling to a Stereophonics concert in Cardiff. Transport for Wales (TfW) issued an apology and stated that services between Pontypridd, Merthyr Tydfil, and Aberdare were affected, requiring infrastructure teams to work on restoring the line. This situation has forced… Continue reading Stereophonics Cardiff gig disruption as heat damages rail track

The revelation of TV presenter Fiona Phillips’ Alzheimer’s diagnosis has led to social isolation for her and her husband. Phillips, known for hosting ITV’s GMTV breakfast programme, disclosed in 2023 that she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the prior year at 61. Martin Frizell, a former editor of ITV’s This Morning show, expressed in an… Continue reading Fiona Phillips' husband, Martin Frizell, on her Alzheimer's diagnosis

250701-150711-e3d94715db-web-2.24.1-1/grey-placeholder.png”> Old consoles at the Nottingham Gaming Market There are challenges, of course – older console cartridges can sometimes be corroded or have dead batteries which need replacing. Getting hold of some older consoles can also be tricky. Connor Reynolds says he’s on the lookout for a Sega Mega Drive but prices on websites like… Continue reading Game changers: The players saving money by going retro

BBC News NI reporter Rebekah Wilson covers the festive atmosphere in Northern Ireland as crowds gather in cities, towns, and villages to attend the Twelfth of July parades. These yearly marches by thousands of Orange Order members commemorate the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 and honor Protestant traditions and Ulster-Scots heritage. Local Orange lodges… Continue reading The Twelfth: Thousands attending NI's Orange Order parades

The Unite union leader has expressed concerns regarding the Labour party’s defense of working people, citing a significant number of individuals turning away from the party. Sharon Graham emphasized the need for Labour to take a serious look at the situation after the union’s vote to potentially reassess its relationship with the party, considering the… Continue reading Labour not defending workers, says Unite after Rayner row

A building collapse in Glasgow has led to roads being closed off and homes being evacuated. The incident occurred at a derelict tenement building at the corner of Kenmure Street and Albert Drive in the Pollokshields area. Former River City actor and musician Tom Urie, who narrowly avoided the collapse, likened the experience to being… Continue reading Homes evacuated after Glasgow tenement collapse

The city of Glasgow is currently hosting the TRNSMT music festival amidst a weekend-long heatwave. With up to 50,000 people expected each day, Scotland’s largest festival is taking place at Glasgow Green over three days. The headliners for the event are 50 Cent on Friday, followed by rockers Biffy Clyro on Saturday, and Snow Patrol… Continue reading In Pictures: Fans feel the heat at TRNSMT 2025 in Glasgow

BBC News NI reporters Luke Sproule and Ross McKee have highlighted the challenging and busy Eleventh night in Northern Ireland as wildfires added pressure on firefighters. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service dealt with 277 emergency calls between 18:00 and 02:00 BST, with 72 of them related to bonfires, more than double compared to… Continue reading 'Challenging' Eleventh Night for Northern Ireland Fire Service

The recent focus on heatwaves and hot weather has overshadowed the severity of the current dry spell. Hosepipe bans are already in place for customers of Yorkshire and South East Water, with other companies considering similar measures if water supplies do not improve. The Environment Agency has highlighted areas experiencing drought or prolonged dry weather,… Continue reading UK Weather: More hosepipe bans possible as dry weather continues

In Sunderland, a shocking incident unfolded as a BMW crashed into a care home after a police chase, resulting in the deaths of two residents. The tragic incident led to the hospitalization of eight other residents, sparking an ongoing investigation by the authorities. Charges of robbery, kidnap, and causing serious injury by dangerous driving have… Continue reading Charges after women die following Sunderland care home crash