In an effort to save endangered water voles in Wales from extinction, conservationists have implemented a unique solution – feeding them edible glitter. Once prevalent in south Wales, water voles have seen a drastic decline in numbers, pushing them to the brink of extinction as pointed out by the Wildlife Trust. The Initiative for Nature… Continue reading Water voles are almost extinct in Wales – could glitter save them?
Category: UK News
My daughter had to move schools because of racism
Incidents of racism or racist bullying in Scotland’s schools have seen a sharp increase of 50% over the past year, according to figures obtained by BBC Scotland News. The Freedom of Information requests sent to all 32 councils revealed that there were more than 3,600 incidents recorded last year, compared to 2,400 the previous year.… Continue reading My daughter had to move schools because of racism
Olympic gold swimmer left ‘broken’ by coach's harsh regime and weight comments
A former Olympic star reveals the damaging impact of a top swim coach’s strict training method in an exclusive interview with BBC Panorama. Rūta Meilutytė, who achieved gold at the London 2012 Olympics, opened up about how Jon Rudd’s intense focus on weight and diets led to her struggle with an eating disorder and depression.… Continue reading Olympic gold swimmer left ‘broken’ by coach's harsh regime and weight comments
Strand crash death: 'Silence from investigation is hard' says mum
A tragic incident on The Strand that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old student has left her family seeking answers as the investigation continues. Aalia Mahomed, a student at King’s College London, was fatally struck by a van that crashed through closed gates and struck the bench she was sitting on in a pedestrianized… Continue reading Strand crash death: 'Silence from investigation is hard' says mum
UK driverless cars unlikely until 2027 – Uber says it's ready now
Technology editor Zoe Kleinman reported that Uber is eager to introduce driverless taxis in the UK. The previous administration had anticipated that fully autonomous vehicles would be on the roads by 2026, but the new government now projects this milestone to occur in the second half of 2027. Despite the fact that limited self-driving technology… Continue reading UK driverless cars unlikely until 2027 – Uber says it's ready now
Mount Everest: British Kenton Cool reaches record 19th summit
British mountaineer Kenton Cool has accomplished an impressive feat by summiting Mount Everest for the 19th time, setting a new record for the most climbs up the world’s tallest mountain for a non-sherpa. The 51-year-old reached the 8,849m (29,000ft) high summit at 11:00 local time (04:15 GMT) on Sunday, accompanied by Nepali sherpa Dorji Gyaljen.… Continue reading Mount Everest: British Kenton Cool reaches record 19th summit
Redcar and Cleveland ransomware: Inside a council under cyber-attack
In a dramatic turn of events, a cyber-attack held Redcar and Cleveland Council to ransom, causing chaos and turmoil throughout the local government in February 2020. The attack, which disrupted crucial services like bin collections and social services, left the council in disarray as hackers took control of the IT systems and demanded payment for… Continue reading Redcar and Cleveland ransomware: Inside a council under cyber-attack
Hepatitis C test: GPs to help NHS find more infected blood victims
In an effort to uncover more victims of the contaminated blood scandal, General Practitioners (GPs) in England are teaming up with their patients to assist the NHS. The scandal, which impacted over 30,000 individuals in the UK, involved potential exposure to the hepatitis C virus through tainted blood transfusions during the 1970s, 80s, and 90s.… Continue reading Hepatitis C test: GPs to help NHS find more infected blood victims
Brexit back in the news – what do the UK and EU want out of deal?
A European Union diplomat recently stated, “It’s a cold world out there. We need to huddle together.” This sentiment reflects the changing dynamics between the EU and the UK following the original Brexit deal. Both sides are recognizing the importance of closer defence and security ties in the current global landscape. The passage of time… Continue reading Brexit back in the news – what do the UK and EU want out of deal?
Newspaper headlines: EU talks 'down to the wire' and 'Brexit betrayal'
As the UK prepares to announce the details of today’s major summit, the i Paper anticipates that cheaper food and a “boost to trade” will be key outcomes. No 10 is working towards reducing the cost of imports such as beef, cheese, and olive oil, which will lead to lower prices for consumers. Additionally, UK… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: EU talks 'down to the wire' and 'Brexit betrayal'