Category: UK News

Several British newspapers report on strikes against Syrian military targets by Israel and Turkey. The i newspaper describes the situation in the Middle East as being in “new turmoil.” Israel is said to have bombed hundreds of weapons silos, warplanes and tanks in an effort to stop the equipment falling into the hands of terrorist… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Israel 'sinks navy' in Syria and Rayner to force through jail plans

The Salisbury Hospital’s Spinal Treatment Centre is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, marking the rehabilitation of several patients including Luke Orton, a rugby player who was paralysed in July 2023 during a rugby match on the Isle of Wight. While tackling an opposing player, Luke heard his neck snap, which initially sounded like he… Continue reading 'I went in for a tackle and heard my neck snap'

Alice, a solicitor from Shropshire, was conned into handing over £42,000 to a former schoolfriend, who she started a relationship with in 2020. Mark, not his real name, used Alice’s money to fund his double life with another woman. What makes her case unusual is that Alice knew Mark and they had a full relationship… Continue reading Romance fraud: 'My childhood sweetheart took £42k from me'

According to the manager of Orford Ness in Suffolk, a large colony of seals is thriving on this English coastline due to a lack of human disturbance. The site is where the Suffolk County has their first breeding colony of grey seals. During each winter breeding season, the site welcomes more and more seals which… Continue reading Orford Ness seal colony thriving with 'lack of human disturbance'

Mencap, a charity that provides support to individuals with learning disabilities, may be forced to cease operation of approximately 60 of its services due to the rising cost of National Insurance contributions. The non-profit is among many care organisations warning that increasing National Insurance costs stemming from recent budget changes will effectively lead to them… Continue reading Services will close over National Insurance rise, Mencap tells BBC

Train managers of Avanti West Coast have voted to strike for three days during the Christmas period. The RMT union stated that the walkouts have been scheduled for 22nd, 23rd, and 29th December for the London to Scotland service after they rejected the train company’s proposals for ‘rest day working arrangements.’ Train managers are generally… Continue reading Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas

A blast at a terraced house in Ilford, north-east London has resulted in two people being taken to hospital. The injured are unidentified and extent of the injuries suffered has not been disclosed. The fire caused by the explosion was brought under control by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) at around 18:23. LFB sent around… Continue reading Ilford: Two taken to hospital after house explosion

Cleveland Police Chief Constable Mark Webster dismissed claims of two-tier policing during the summer riots as “nonsense.” Webster insisted his officers were “entirely fair” in response to the July and August violent disorders across parts of England. During the Home Affairs Select Committee, Webster added that the “narrative” surrounding the allegations were “really unhelpful.” He… Continue reading Two-tier policing 'nonsense', Cleveland Police chief tells riot probe MPs

Nurseries across England have warned that parents may have to pay higher fees and even face closures due to insufficient funding ahead of an expansion in the provision of free childcare. Early years experts say that the government’s uplift will not cover wage and National Insurance increases. On Tuesday, the government announced that early years… Continue reading Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion

Billionaire property developer Nick Candy has been appointed treasurer of Reform UK, the political party led by Nigel Farage. Candy, who has donated more than £270,000 to the Conservatives, believes Reform UK could win the next general election. He has pledged to donate a substantial sum to the party and to raise “tens of millions”… Continue reading Nigel Farage recruits property tycoon Nick Candy as Reform treasurer