Category: UK News

A teenager from Inverness has become one of the youngest mountain rescuers in Scotland. Matthew Knapman, aged 17 and a sixth-year pupil at Inverness Royal Academy, was inspired to volunteer after he was rescued following a mountain bike accident near Golspie in 2022. He spent a year on probation with Assynt Mountain Rescue Team, one… Continue reading Inverness schoolboy is one of Scotland youngest mountain rescuers

New government guidance requires councils in England to take into account the opinions of local residents before implementing low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs). LTNs are roads that are blocked to traffic, forcing vehicles to take alternative routes. The draft guidance notes that councils must ensure that any new LTN scheme has the approval of the community.… Continue reading LTNs: Councils told to consider residents' support under new guidance

Vaughan Gething has been elected as the new first minister of Wales, marking a historic moment as the country’s first black leader. The Sunday Times reports that he narrowly won the Welsh Labour leadership election with 51.7% of the vote. Meanwhile, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps reportedly abandoned a trip to Ukraine after British intelligence… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Shapps's missile threat' and 'Strictly stars summit'

France won a thrilling Seven Nations match against England, with Thomas Ramos’ penalty kick at the halfway line in the closing stages giving France the edge in a seven-try game. The home side led 16-3 before Ollie Lawrence scored two tries, giving England an advantage. Marcus Smith increased England’s lead, but Leo Barre and Gael… Continue reading Late Ramos penalty edges France past England

Vaughan Gething was announced as the new leader of Welsh Labour at an event held at Cardiff University. Party members and supporters chatted informally over flasks of coffee, whilst Gething’s family happily chatted with reporters. The new leader aims to bring greater confidence to Wales, and it’s clear that he relishes the public stage, in… Continue reading Vaughan Gething: How will Welsh Labour change under his leadership?

Ireland secured their sixth Six Nations title and back-to Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Two people have been shot with crossbow bolts in separate but linked attacks in Shoreditch, east London. The Metropolitan Police has increased its presence in the area and is urging anyone with information to come forward. A 44-year-old woman crossing Club Row was hit in the head on March 4 at 7:44 pm. She mistook… Continue reading Shoreditch residents 'terrified' after crossbow attacks

At a recent SNP event in Perth, party leader Humza Yousaf reportedly declared that most Scottish seats in the upcoming general election are a “straight fight” between the SNP and the Tories. Mr. Yousaf urged party members to help make Scotland “Tory free” and to “make history.” The assertion comes amid a recent poll suggesting… Continue reading Election is a straight fight between SNP and Tories – Yousaf

Charlie Fairhead, the character portrayed by Derek Thompson on BBC One drama Casualty for 38 years, will make his final appearance on Saturday. Thompson, a Belfast-born actor, is the only cast member remaining from the medical drama’s first episode in 1986. Thompson had announced his departure last May, saying that his time on the show… Continue reading Derek Thompson: Casualty's Charlie Fairhead to leave after 38 years

UK Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy has revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The MP for the City of Durham constituency stated that she is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery last Thursday and expects to make a full recovery. The cancer was detected in February due to NHS breast… Continue reading City of Durham MP Mary Kelly Foy reveals cancer diagnosis