Category: UK News

Six individuals, including five councillors and a business owner, have been fined a total of £11,825 for health and safety violations following an incident at the Galleon Centre in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. The breach resulted in a disabled swimmer, Ryan Deans, nearly drowning in the leisure centre pool in January 2023. Mr. Deans, 25, had… Continue reading Trustees fined more than £11,000 over near-drowning in leisure pool

Written by: Sarah White Political analyst The topic of British sovereignty over Gibraltar post-Brexit has been a key point of contention, with some raising concerns over potential implications for the territory. However, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has assured that the UK’s sovereignty over Gibraltar remains “sacrosanct” following the agreement with the European Union. The deal… Continue reading No threat to British sovereignty over Gibraltar deal, says David Lammy

An incident at a London cafe involving a Bridgerton actress, Genevieve Chenneour, has captured attention as she fought back against a phone thief on February 8th. The occurrence took place at Joe and the Juice on Kensington High Street, where surveillance footage shows a man grabbing her phone and even physically assaulting another customer who… Continue reading Bridgerton actress fights back phone theft attempt in London cafe

The UK is bracing for multiple thunderstorms as the Met Office issues warnings for torrential downpours in southern England, Wales, and southern Scotland. The Environment Agency has declared a drought in Yorkshire due to the driest spring in over 100 years. Temperatures are set to soar in the coming days, with Friday potentially matching the… Continue reading UK weather: Thunderstorm warnings in place as Yorkshire in drought

BBC News business reporter Michael Race provided an update on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ response to the UK economy’s recent contraction in April. Reeves did not rule out future tax increases following a 0.3% decrease in the economy due to rising business taxes, increased household bills, and a drop in exports to the US. Despite outlining… Continue reading Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises after economy shrinks

The number of patients waiting for routine hospital treatments in England has decreased to the lowest level in two years, with the waiting list dropping to 7.39 million by the end of April, down from 7.42 million in March. Despite this improvement, the NHS has not met its target of 92% of patients being seen… Continue reading Hospital backlog drops to lowest level in two years in England

garden, continues to face challenges in rebuilding his cherished space. The impact of the £2bn road project has not only caused physical loss but also emotional distress for him. The completion of the long-awaited road construction has brought relief to many in the community, but for John and others like him, the memory of what… Continue reading 'The Heads of the Valleys road swallowed part of my garden'

A leisure centre in Northern Ireland became the target of violent attacks during recent rioting, creating a tense and ominous atmosphere for those present. Northern Ireland Assembly Member Danny Donnelly described the scene at Larne Leisure Centre as one of fear, with families and children who were swimming and attending classes feeling threatened by masked… Continue reading Larne: Man speaks of fear during rioting at NI leisure centre

Following the recent outbreak of racially-motivated disorder in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, BBC correspondent Phil Mackie provides on-the-ground coverage as the region experiences its third consecutive night of unrest. Local residents have expressed their unease, with many reporting sleepless nights as a result of the ongoing violence. One resident noted that tensions had been building for… Continue reading Violence continues in Northern Ireland for third night

A brand of American candies has come under scrutiny after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a warning that certain products are deemed “unsafe to eat” due to ingredients that could potentially damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer. The FSA is advising businesses and consumers in the UK to refrain from purchasing or… Continue reading Several US Jolly rancher sweets unsafe to eat, FSA says