Category: UK News

Viv Truran, 81, has found success as an online fashion content creator, attracting a large following on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Originally from Cardiff, she shares daily videos of her outfits and styling tips, reaching a global audience of various age groups. Viv has embraced being called a ‘silver surfer’ or ‘silver… Continue reading The 'silver influencers' taking TikTok and Instagram by storm

Planning your departure like a celebrity’ is the latest trend among young individuals, who are being urged to create wills as part of the annual Will Aid charity campaign. This initiative encourages solicitors to waive their fees in exchange for a donation, prompting young people to document their final wishes, even if the thought of… Continue reading Why young people are being encourage to write a will

Joseph and Jamie Adenuga, two brothers from Tottenham, found themselves at a crossroads in 2005 after their rap crew disbanded. Rather than rejoining other members, they decided to carve their own path in the music industry. This decision led to the creation of Boy Better Know (BBK), a label that would become synonymous with independence… Continue reading Skepta and JME: How two brothers helped propel grime into the mainstream

In an affluent beach town south of England lies a 12-meter fence causing a divide among its residents. The fence has sparked a fiery debate between locals who frequent the area year-round, with some feeling their right to roam freely has been curtailed, while others assert their ownership rights over the land. The issue has… Continue reading A line in the sand: the fence dividing residents in Sandbanks

Egypt is celebrating the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the Great Pyramid of Khufu in Giza. The museum boasts over 100,000 artefacts spanning seven millennia of Egyptian history, from pre-dynastic times to the Greek and Roman eras. A highlight of the GEM is the complete collection from the tomb of Tutankhamun, including… Continue reading Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time

According to data released to BBC News NI, the number of Irish citizens deported from the United States has surged by more than 50% in 2025 compared to the previous year. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unit reported that between January and September 2025, 99 Irish individuals were deported. This marks a… Continue reading Number of Irish citizens deported from US up by more than 50%

The media’s coverage on Saturday morning revolves around the controversy surrounding the loss of titles for Prince Andrew. The Mirror headline asserts that King Charles III “listened to the people” when deciding to strip Andrew of his titles due to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The tension within the royal family is… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Downfall of a prince' and 'something completely Python'

New Firework Control Zones Enforced in Glasgow and Edinburgh For the first time, restrictions banning fireworks in certain areas of Glasgow have finally come into effect. This decision was initially delayed last year due to missed deadlines by the Glasgow City Council. The Firework Control Zone (FCZ) was supposed to be implemented in Pollokshields last… Continue reading Glasgow firework ban zones come into force for first time

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has made public that she is in a same-sex relationship, expressing that she is “ready and happy to share” this aspect of her personal life. The 32-year-old has chosen to reveal this information ahead of the release of her memoir, where she mentions her contentment in the relationship. It has… Continue reading Former England keeper Mary Earps in 'happy' same-sex relationship

Europe’s largest Halloween carnival reached its grand finale, drawing thousands of spectators to the city of Londonderry. The streets were packed with visitors as the parade kicked off promptly at 19:00 GMT on Friday night. Following the parade, a spectacular fireworks display along the riverfront illuminated the skies. The event is estimated to have attracted… Continue reading Derry: Europe's biggest Halloween festival to end in style