Category: UK News

In both County Armagh and County Down, two separate car accidents have resulted in five people losing their lives. The driver and three passengers, who are yet to be formally identified, were pronounced dead at the scene of a crash that occurred on the Ballynahonemore Road in Armagh at 2:10 am on Sunday. Meanwhile, in… Continue reading Five dead in separate road crashes in Armagh and Newry

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed that there will be no changes to the city’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) scheme during his tenure. Vehicle restrictions will remain in place, and the £12.50 Ulez charge will not be increased. The commitment came in a letter to Transport Commissioner Andy Lord, in which Khan said he… Continue reading London Mayor Sadiq Khan rules out Ulez changes

After three young siblings disappeared, a woman has been arrested in suspicion of child neglect. According to Gloucestershire Police, the children, aged three, five, and eight, and from the town of Cheltenham, have now been found and are safe. The woman remains in police custody and is being questioned about the incident. In a statement,… Continue reading Arrest after missing siblings from Cheltenham found

Simon Harris is set to become the new leader of Ireland’s Fine Gael party after no other candidates ran in the leadership contest. Harris, who is the current Minister for Further and Higher Education, is expected to replace Leo Varadkar, who announced his resignation as party leader and Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) on Wednesday. Although… Continue reading Simon Harris set to become new Fine Gael leader later

The UK government recently launched a scheme that allows parents who have lost a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy to apply for a certificate to commemorate their loss. The move has been widely praised as an important step in reducing the stigma surrounding miscarriages and stillborn births. Many women have shared their experiences of… Continue reading 'Our baby loss certificate is part of our family's story'

The Princess of Wales has revealed in a video statement that she has been receiving treatment for cancer since late February. Catherine expressed in the emotional message that it had been an “incredibly tough couple of months” for her family, but she was feeling “well and getting stronger every day”. Her openness has earned praise… Continue reading Kate cancer: Outpouring of support for Catherine after news of diagnosis

A woman was sexually assaulted near a park in East Dunbartonshire. The victim, who is 70 years old, was walking near Colquhoun Park in Bearsden when the attack took place at around 5:15 pm on Friday. Police have stepped up patrols, calling it an “imperative” to catch the perpetrator. The area is a busy one,… Continue reading Woman, 70, sexually assaulted near Bearsden park

The courageous announcement from Catherine, Princess of Wales, regarding her cancer diagnosis dominates the front pages of many UK newspapers. The Sunday Express praises her bravery and the dignity with which she revealed her diagnosis to the world. The paper also reports on a heartfelt message from a young cancer survivor whom the princess met… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Kate 'reassures nation' and 'murderous' Moscow attack

Amanda Lovett, known for her role in the first series of BBC’s The Traitors, was keeping her mother’s ashes beside her bed as a result of her struggle to say goodbye. However, after participating in a modern-day pilgrimage with six strangers, Amanda was finally able to move on. The pilgrimage was documented for a new… Continue reading Traitors' star Amanda helped by north Wales walk to say 'goodbye mum'

The Kensington Palace spokesman announced that the Prince and Princess of Wales were grateful for the support they had received from the public following Catherine’s cancer diagnosis. The spokesman later added that the couple had been “enormously touched by the kind messages” they had received and appreciated the understanding shown towards their need for privacy.… Continue reading William and Kate 'enormously touched' by public support