Category: UK News

Angie Brown, from BBC Scotland News, shares the remarkable story of Robert Marshall, who is planning to walk the West Highland Way for the 100th time later this year. When Robert first tackled the 96-mile route in 1993, he completed it in just three days, but he quickly realized he wanted to savor the picturesque… Continue reading Why I've walked the West Highland Way 97 times

Firefighters are currently working to extinguish a large fire at a multi-storey building in Perth that started in the early hours of the morning. The incident took place at the junction of Scott Street and South Street. As of 8:00 AM, there were still 11 fire engines present at the scene to deal with the… Continue reading Firefighters tackling blaze above Perth's Royal Bar

Angie Brown, a reporter for BBC Scotland based in Edinburgh and covering the East, recently highlighted an Edinburgh bakery’s creative solution to address safety concerns arising from its long queue. Lannan Bakery, located in Stockbridge, has gained popularity, resulting in a continuous line of customers outside its premises. However, the narrow pavement and the increasing… Continue reading The Edinburgh bakery so busy it has had to hire a 'bouncer'

sary of Oasis’s record-breaking Knebworth concerts. “Nick, I think that guitar might have some good memories for you and me. You should have it.” Nick describes the gesture as priceless. Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

-block”>BBC radio presenter Martha Kearney has been made a CBE for services to journalism and broadcasting The list also celebrates members of the public who have gone above and beyond in their communities. Among them are a pair of brothers from Northamptonshire – Adam and Ryan Lembl – who have both been awarded MBEs for… Continue reading King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Gary Oldman and Strictly hosts Tess and Claudia join David Beckham

Pam Duncan-Glancy, a Scottish Labour politician, has been awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her dedication to public and political service. Her burgundy hair gleamed in the sun as she wore a bright royal blue dress with a gold bracelet on each arm. The recipient expressed feeling “overwhelmed” by… Continue reading Pam Duncan-Glancy 'over the moon' at King's MBE honour

The King has made a solemn request for the Royal Family members participating in the Trooping the Colour parade to wear black armbands in honor of the victims of the Air India plane crash, according to Buckingham Palace. As a mark of respect, King Charles has also called for a minute’s silence to be observed… Continue reading Royals to honour air crash victims at Trooping the Colour

Sir Keir Starmer is scheduled to travel to Canada for a meeting with Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England who assumed office as prime minister in March. The two leaders are set to convene in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, on Saturday ahead of the G7 summit commencing in Alberta the next day.… Continue reading Starmer heads to Canada for talks on security and trade

Festival Getty Images A music festival celebrating the best of London’s sound Dates: 16 August to 19 August Location: London, England Line-up includes: Stormzy, Adele, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran Price: £300 for weekend tickets, £100 for a day ticket Big Smoke Festival is all about celebrating the diverse and rich musical heritage of London. Headliners include… Continue reading UK festivals that still have tickets left

Former England football captain David Beckham, actor Gary Oldman, and musician Roger Daltrey have all been honored with knighthoods in the King’s Birthday Honours. These honors recognize the contributions of well-known personalities, government employees, and ordinary individuals who have made a positive impact on their communities. The UK Honours are typically awarded on the monarch’s… Continue reading Kings Birthday Honours: How does the UK honours system work?