Category: UK News

A decade ago, a tragic incident occurred when a man named Bryan Woolis was hit by a car just meters away from his home in Walthamstow, London. Despite efforts to identify him, he was previously known as Brian Wallace and no records of his true identity could be found. Insp Nik Dodsworth, a South Yorkshire… Continue reading Walthamstow crash victim Bryan Woolis identified 10 years after death

A warning has been issued by the CEO of Centrica regarding the future of the UK’s largest gas storage facility. Chris O’Shea, the chief executive of the company which owns it, expressed concerns over the potential closure of the Rough storage facility if the government does not intervene to support its redevelopment. Centrica, the parent… Continue reading Gas storage facility could close without government help, Centrica boss warns

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has unveiled a new funding structure for the country’s professional rugby regions, sparking uncertainty about the future of the sport in Wales. The WRU announced that the four regions will no longer receive equal funding, hinting at potential changes to the existing setup. While there are reports suggesting that a… Continue reading Welsh rugby: Governing body announces new two-tier funding deal for regions

Crystal Palace fans were in jubilant spirits following their historic FA Cup victory over Manchester City on Saturday. The south London club clinched a 1-0 win, marking their first major trophy win in the club’s history. The match was sealed by Eberechi Eze’s goal in the 16th minute, leading to scenes of pure ecstasy among… Continue reading Crystal Palace fans in ecstasy after FA Cup win over Manchester City

In a bid to facilitate smoother travel for UK passport holders, ongoing negotiations are focusing on the possibility of allowing them to use EU e-gates at airports, as confirmed by European relations minister Nick Thomas-Symonds. The aim is to prevent individuals from getting caught up in long border queues, with Thomas-Symonds emphasizing the importance of… Continue reading Minister 'pushing' for deal over UK use of EU passport e-gates

Following an incident in County Down, a man has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder after a car collided with several pedestrians in Millisle. The event occurred on Main Street outside a licensed establishment shortly after 23:00 BST on Saturday. Two individuals were rushed to the hospital to receive treatment for severe… Continue reading Millisle: Attempted murder arrest after car collides with pedestrians

A tragic incident unfolded at Irvine Beach in North Ayrshire, resulting in the untimely death of a 16-year-old boy from East Kilbride. The boy sustained serious injuries around 18:45 on a Saturday and was rushed to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, where he later succumbed to his injuries on Sunday. Det Ch Insp Campbell Jackson confirmed… Continue reading Teenager dies after Irvine beach disturbance

World champion darts player Luke Littler experienced a troubling incident during an exhibition match at Epic Studios in Norwich. While participating in the MODUS Icons of Darts event and securing a victory against Luke Humphries, Littler returned to find the rear window of his van smashed. Expressing his frustration on Instagram, he referred to the… Continue reading Luke Littler's van window smashed during Norwich match

Reporting from Birmingham, lorry driver Dave Callaghan expressed his disagreement with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s call for union workers to end their industrial action. Callaghan, who has been part of the council for over 30 years, mentioned that workers could not simply stand by and watch people suffer financial losses despite the city’s deteriorating… Continue reading Striking Birmingham bin worker says PM living in 'la-la land'

In Britain’s temperate rainforests, an “extinction crisis” is underway, leading to the disappearance of some of the rarest mosses, lichens, and liverworts in the world. These ecosystems, also known as Celtic rainforests, are predominantly located along the western coasts of the UK. A recent survey conducted in 2024 on Welsh rainforests revealed that only 22%… Continue reading Celtic rainforest in Wales facing extinction crisis, ecologists warns