Category: UK News

Culture reporter Paul Glynn highlighted singer Tom Grennan’s journey with body dysmorphia and therapy on a recent BBC podcast with Roman Kemp. Grennan shared his struggles with body image, revealing his unhealthy mindset and the impact of eating patterns and gym habits on his mental health. He admitted to being his “own biggest critic” and… Continue reading Tom Grennan says therapy helps with his body dysmorphia

The demand for access to global Apple users’ data by the UK has been withdrawn, according to the US director of national intelligence. Tulsi Gabbard mentioned on X that the UK has decided to abandon its request for a “back door” from the tech giant, which would have compromised the encrypted data of American citizens.… Continue reading UK backs down in Apple privacy row, US says

The BBC made a sudden decision to delay the airing of a documentary focusing on Ozzy Osbourne’s final years out of respect for his family’s wishes. Originally set to broadcast on BBC One on August 18th at 9:00 PM BST, the documentary, titled Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, was taken off the schedule earlier on the… Continue reading BBC delayed Ozzy Osbourne film due to 'family's wishes'

Two activists from Hong Kong have recently been granted asylum in the UK and Australia, which has sparked backlash from the Chinese government. The Chief Secretary of Hong Kong summoned the Australian and British envoys and warned them against “harbouring offenders.” Ted Hui, a former lawmaker, and Tony Chung, a student leader, announced that they… Continue reading Hong Kong summons UK, Australia envoys over asylum for activists

Strategies for Supporting Neurodivergent Students on Results Day In the midst of the pressures surrounding exam results day, individuals who are neurodivergent face unique challenges that can exacerbate their anxiety. Neurodivergent individuals, whose brains operate differently due to conditions like autism or ADHD, may find themselves overwhelmed by the uncertainty and stress of this pivotal… Continue reading How to handle results day stress when you're neurodivergent

BBC Newsnight has reported that the children’s commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, is calling for the government to take action against children using virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass age checks on pornographic websites. VPNs allow users to disguise their online location, making it possible to access the internet as if they are… Continue reading Stop children using VPNs to watch porn, ministers told

A horrifying incident occurred in September last year on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to London Gatwick, where a 24-year-old woman named Kelly experienced a nightmare. After a long day of travel, Kelly fell asleep on the overnight flight, only to be woken up two hours before landing by a man in his 60s… Continue reading Woman sexually assaulted on plane refused compensation

Gary Lineker has been nominated for a National Television Award for the first time since 2017 following his departure from Match of the Day. After 26 years on the football show and a series of controversies surrounding his social media use, Lineker bid farewell to the BBC. He is now in the running for best… Continue reading National Television Awards 2025: Gary Lineker and Adolescence among nominees

t=”text-block”> Baroness Bennett believes it’s not just the party’s policies that need attention, but also its internal structures and how it runs campaigns. “I would like to see a real focus on working out exactly how we use political tactics, how we get those messages out, how we build campaigns that don’t just preach to… Continue reading The Green Party is at a crossroads. Is it time they get angry?

A bar in Armagh was the target of an arson attack, leading to the arrest of a 38-year-old man. Authorities were alerted to the fire on Irish Street around 8:55 BST on Monday evening. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze while two individuals were rushed to Craigavon Area Hospital by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service… Continue reading Armagh: Man arrested after arson attack on bar