Category: UK News

Mark Savage, the Music Correspondent, covered Dua Lipa’s monumental performance at Wembley Stadium accompanied by a surprise appearance by Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay. The star-studded show marked a significant milestone for Lipa, who expressed her gratitude to her 70,000 fans for their unwavering support. The performance included a breathtaking rendition of Jamiroquai’s 1996 hit “Virtual Insanity,”… Continue reading Dua Lipa brings out Jamiroquai at emotional Wembley debut

Stepping into London’s inaugural romance-focused bookstore, one is greeted by Sarah Maxwell, who presides over the “smut hut,” a dedicated space for the shop’s more sensual reads. Amid shelves laden with vivid paperbacks like Just For the Summer, Swept Away, and The Friendship Fling, young women peruse, chat, and delve into the world of romance… Continue reading Romantasy: Why it's happily ever after for romance books

Glasgow, known for its historical charm and beautiful architecture, is now considering a shift towards a more modern skyline with the introduction of a new tall buildings policy. The city council recently approved this policy, which includes a design guide outlining areas suitable for tall building construction, such as Charing Cross and Cowcaddens. The aim… Continue reading Could Glasgow's skyline be set to change with skyscrapers?

In a narrow victory, MPs passed a bill on Friday allowing some terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives. The bill will now head to the House of Lords, where peers have promised to put up a fight. The Daily Mail reports that the slim margin of just 23… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Victory' and 'uphill battle' for assisted dying

More than 30 years after a Scottish schoolgirl tossed a message in a bottle into the North Sea, she finally received a reply after it was discovered in Norway. Alaina Beresford, who was 12 years old when she sent the message as part of a school project in 1994, was delighted to hear that her… Continue reading Moray schoolgirl's message in a bottle gets reply from Norway 31 years later

The farming community in Wales is facing a growing threat from organised crime groups who are targeting farms for theft, particularly of valuable equipment like quad bikes and 4x4s, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru. Abi Reader, the deputy president of NFU Cymru, highlighted the intrusive nature of these crimes, with thieves often… Continue reading Rural crime gangs scoping out farms to steal equipment, NFU says

Welsh actress Kimberley Nixon recently revealed that she felt a sense of relief following her diagnosis of autism and ADHD. Known for her roles in Channel 4’s Fresh Meat and films like Wild Child, Nixon shared that her struggles with perinatal obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) intensified after giving birth to her son during the pandemic… Continue reading Kimberley Nixon feels 'lighter' after ADHD and autism diagnosis

Ian ‘H’ Watkins, a member of the pop band Steps, was recently honored at the British LGBT Awards for his contributions to organizing pride events and advocating for same-sex parents. Watkins, who founded Cowbridge Pride in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, hosts the annual event to raise funds for local LGBTQ+ causes. Describing the award as… Continue reading British LGBT Awards: Steps’ Ian ‘H’ Watkins honoured

Political Reporter Kate Whannel watched as MPs made history with their vote on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill in England and Wales. The bill, which would allow terminally ill adults the right to end their own lives, was approved by 314 votes to 291, marking a significant change in society. The emotional debate in Parliament… Continue reading MPs back assisted dying bill in historic Commons vote

A tragic incident that occurred twelve years ago has led to the death of a man who was left paralysed and brain-damaged. Julian Cole, aged 31, passed away on March 7, 2025, after living in a “minimally conscious state” since the altercation that took place outside a nightclub in Bedford back in May 2013. The… Continue reading Julian Cole, paralysed in 2013 Bedford nightclub arrest, dies