Category: UK News

Former Conservative council leader Jason Smithers has called for Kemi Badenoch to resign as the head of the Tory party following what he describes as “terrible” local election results. The Conservative Party suffered significant losses in North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire as Reform UK took control of both unitary authorities. Smithers expressed his disbelief in… Continue reading Badenoch should resign, says Conservative ex-Northants council leader

On the 18th anniversary of her disappearance, the family of Madeleine McCann has reiterated their unwavering determination to leave no stone unturned in the search for her. Madeleine was just three years old when she went missing from a holiday apartment complex in Praia da Luz, Portugal, on 3 May 2007. Despite sparking a Europe-wide… Continue reading Madeleine McCann family mark 18 years since disappearance

e worried about the threat it poses in constituencies where their vote is also strong. Both Labour and the Conservatives are using different tactics to try to hold on to their support. Anas Sarwar’s plan is to focus on the Scottish public service failures under the SNP that include the poorly received report from the… Continue reading Scottish election countdown – should John Swinney be optimistic?

dibly important archaeological site,” explains Craig. “It is eroding at a rate that we’ve not seen before, and we’re now having to put in significant measures – so wooden stairs and people-excluded areas – because the erosion is just completely off the chart.” Despite the challenges, Craig remains positive about the future. “We’re working with… Continue reading Parking chaos and poo: The price of Mam Tor's popularity

A groundbreaking gene therapy trial has transformed the life of a young boy suffering from an ultra-rare immune disease that had once posed a “death sentence”. Eisa, hailing from Reading, now leads a normal life, playing football and attending school – a reality his family had never imagined before the treatment. The four-year-old was diagnosed… Continue reading Berkshire boy's life saved after 'death sentence' disease

Following the destructive trail left by Storm Éowyn across Northern Ireland, NI Water has determined that the repair costs for the damage caused to the Mourne Wall will amount to approximately £650,000. A survey conducted to assess the destruction revealed a total of 63 individual collapses along the wall in six different mountains in the… Continue reading Storm Éowyn: Mourne Wall repairs to cost £650k

A group led by Dr Anwen Elias from Aberystwyth University is examining ways to enhance political engagement in Wales, as many people feel disconnected from the current system. The Welsh government has commissioned the group to explore strategies to involve more individuals in politics at all levels. Dr Elias emphasizes that the challenges faced in… Continue reading Politics 'doesn't work' for many in Wales, democracy group says

Belfast City Marathon 2025 Promises Another Thrilling Race Excitement is building as the 43rd Belfast City Marathon is set to commence, with eager runners preparing to tackle the challenging 26.2-mile course. The starting line will be at Stormont at 9:00 BST, with the finish line awaiting participants in Ormeau Park. The event is expected to… Continue reading Belfast City Marathon 2025: Thousands of runners to hit the streets

In the realm of digital connection, Skype has been a pivotal tool for individuals seeking closeness with loved ones from afar. Before the proliferation of platforms like Zoom and WhatsApp, Skype reigned as one of the most popular methods of video communication worldwide. First offering computer-to-computer calls for free, the service soon expanded to include… Continue reading Skype shutting down: Your memories as Microsoft shuts down the video calling service

Nigel Farage’s aspirations to become Prime Minister have been met with serious consideration following the events of this week. In a candid conversation at the start of 2025, Farage expressed his ultimate goal of leading the country, emphasizing that he was not jesting about his ambitions. This declaration, coupled with the remarkable success witnessed recently,… Continue reading Nigel Farage's ambition to be prime minister not a wild notion after Reform success – Laura Kuenssberg