Category: UK News

On Christmas Day, over 450 migrants crossed from France to England on small boats, marking the first arrivals in over a week. Eleven boats made it over on Wednesday morning, and more are expected in the coming days. The total number of arrivals was confirmed by official government figures from the Home Office. This recent… Continue reading Channel migrants: More than 450 people make Christmas Day crossing

When a massive tsunami hit Khao Lak, Thailand 20 years ago, Deborah Garlick and her boyfriend were there on vacation. Unfortunately, approximately 228,000 people died in the worst natural disaster of the century, Deborah among them. Although it would take four months for it to be confirmed, her parents, Margaret and Bryson, knew within 24… Continue reading Boxing Day tsunami victim's last footsteps retraced by parents

In Leamington Spa, guide dogs-in-training have become a common sight. However, when the Guide Dogs charity initially moved to the town in the 1940s, residents were puzzled by puppies being taught to stop at kerbs and steer around hazards. Owners and trainers reflect on the organization’s early years in the town, which include Blue Peter… Continue reading How Guide dogs made Leamington Spa its unofficial home

New data shows that shoppers are turning away from traditional high street stores and shopping centres on Boxing Day, with initial footfall figures suggesting a significant downturn in this year’s sales compared to last year. Whilst some big-name retailers are still set to see brisk trade on the 26th of December, household brands like John… Continue reading Boxing Day sales: Shoppers stay away from High Street, data shows

A suspected stabbing incident has led to the death of two women in Milton Keynes. The police found the women, aged 24 and 38, and a teenage boy and a man with serious injuries at a block of flats on Christmas Day. The man and boy were rushed to the hospital and are reported to… Continue reading Murder investigation after death of two women in Milton Keynes

In a move that is likely to draw a continued backlash from rural communities, the UK government has pledged to introduce a ban on trail hunting. Trail hunting is a relatively recent introduction, serving as a replacement to the banned practice of fox hunting. Rather than tracking and killing real foxes, packs of dogs are… Continue reading Boxing Day hunt: Government 'committed' to banning trail hunting

A 60-year-old man, Christopher Barlow, has been charged with the murder of Mariann Borocz, whose body was discovered 10 days after she was reported missing. Greater Manchester Police had conducted searches for the woman and issued community appeals to find her. The police force said her body was found at a property in Bolton on… Continue reading Mariann Borocz: Bolton murder charge after missing woman's body found

The finale of the popular TV series Gavin and Stacey attracted an impressive audience of 12.3 million viewers on Christmas Day, making it the most-watched program on that day since 2008 when the animated duo, Wallace and Gromit, drew in 14.3 million viewers. The latest installment of the Wallace and Gromit franchise, titled Vengeance Most… Continue reading Christmas TV: Gavin and Stacey tops ratings

After 10 years of waiting, the final episode of Gavin and Stacey has finally aired, and fans finally know whether Smithy said yes to Nessa. The 2019 Christmas special had ended with a cliffhanger, when Nessa got down on one knee and proposed to Smithy. However, in the finale, it was revealed that Smithy didn’t… Continue reading Gavin and Stacey Christmas special: Did Smithy say yes to Nessa?

Healthcare support workers at Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals have been paid thousands of pounds less than they should have been following a pay agreement, according to the union Unison. The union represents healthcare support workers at the hospitals, which are run by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Earlier this year, the… Continue reading Essex and Suffolk NHS workers' wages wrong after pay deal, union