Category: UK News

Amit Ghose, born with Neurofibromatosis type 1, has faced relentless bullying and discrimination throughout his life. Despite enduring constant staring, pointing, and hurtful comments, Amit has learned to embrace his facial disfigurement. His recent encounter at a coffee shop in London, where he was refused service due to his appearance, is just one example of… Continue reading Facial disfigurement: 'I was refused service in a cafe because of my face'

In a revealing look inside the therapy room, BBC cameras capture the transformative journey of three individuals seeking mental health support. Nicole, a 31-year-old chiropractic assistant from London, enters the therapist’s room with her hugging pillow, expressing nervousness about discussing her fear of driving. Beyond her anxiety behind the wheel, Nicole grapples with a deeper… Continue reading Changing your brain – inside the therapy room

The increase in fatal falls in Northern Ireland has more than doubled over a 10-year period, according to official statistics. In 2013, there were 178 deaths due to falls, compared to 378 in 2022. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) referred to this rise as “truly shocking” and expressed concerns that the… Continue reading Fatal falls in Northern Ireland more than double in a decade

Care home managers are expressing concerns that changes in immigration laws could lead to the closure of care homes, as outlined in a recent UK government white paper. The proposal suggests that care workers on sponsored visas would need to remain in the UK for a longer period of 10 years before being granted the… Continue reading Care homes closure warning after tighter visa pledge

A man from Ukraine has been detained after a court appearance regarding fires at two properties and a car associated with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Roman Lavrynovych, 21, who is believed to be a builder and roofer, faces three charges of arson with intent to endanger life in connection to incidents in north London.… Continue reading Man remanded over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

A recent arrest has been made in connection with a series of arson attacks in north London targeting properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer. The 26-year-old suspect was taken into custody at London Luton Airport on Saturday under suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life. This arrest is linked to three… Continue reading Second man arrested over fires at homes linked to Keir Starmer

In Bognor Regis, West Sussex, a brutal attack involving a machete left a 17-year-old boy critically injured. The incident took place near the Southdowns pub on Felpham Way at 20:50 BST on a Friday night. The victim, hailing from Worthing, was quickly airlifted to the hospital and is currently in a serious condition, as confirmed… Continue reading Boy suffers 'critical injury' in Bognor Regis machete attack

Stuart Maisner reports from BBC News, South East, that Remember Monday, a country-pop trio from Surrey and Hampshire, are making history as the UK’s first all-female group to compete at Eurovision in over two decades. Comprised of Holly-Anne Hull, Charlotte Steele, and Lauren Byrne, the group co-wrote their song “What The Hell Just Happened?” in… Continue reading UK Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday ready to 'put on a show'

Thomas Davidson was left shocked when he came across an unexpected sight while cycling through Victoria Park in east Belfast. A 4ft-long starry smooth-hound shark was spotted swimming in the Connswater River, where it meets Belfast Lough. This unusual sighting brought surprise to Davidson, who expressed his disbelief at the presence of a shark in… Continue reading Belfast shark: 'It's not an usual occurrence to have them'

Following a Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and Aberdeen, defender Jack MacKenzie of Aberdeen was left bloodied when he was struck by what appeared to be a seat thrown by a fan during a pitch invasion. MacKenzie, who was a substitute, was on the field as Dundee United supporters flooded the pitch after their… Continue reading Aberdeen: Jack MacKenzie left bloodied by object thrown by own fans in Dundee Utd defeat