Category: UK News

Colletta Smith, a cost of living correspondent, reports that the cost of summer holiday clubs to cover Britain’s six-week school break now averages £1,076 per child, according to new figures. Research by children’s charity Coram shows that prices vary by region, with some areas experiencing increases of up to 13% compared to last year. The… Continue reading Summer holiday clubs now cost an average of £1,076 per child

A recent study conducted by the RAC revealed that over 50% of the busiest airports in Britain have increased their “kiss-and-fly” fees for drop-off services near terminals. Among the 20 airports surveyed, 11 have raised their prices since July, with airports like Gatwick, Bristol, Leeds Bradford, and Southampton now charging the maximum rate of £7… Continue reading RAC: Busiest UK airports raise kiss-and-fly fees

Dan Hunt of BBC News in the East Midlands reported that a dramatic rescue took place at Gunthorpe Lock in Nottinghamshire, where two women found themselves in trouble in the river. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) received a call around 22:30 BST on Tuesday about a woman struggling in the water. Firefighters quickly responded… Continue reading Two women rescued from river by firefighters

In a recent development, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has released video footage showcasing the moment guns and ammunition were discovered in loyalist community worker Winston Irvine’s car. The edited extracts from police body-worn camera recording the arrests of Irvine and another individual, Robin Workman, were shared with the BBC, albeit with most… Continue reading Winston Irvine: PSNI footage shows moment guns found in loyalists car boot

A groundbreaking technique, pioneered by UK scientists, has resulted in the birth of eight babies in the UK who are free of hereditary mitochondrial diseases. The innovative method involves combining genetic material from three individuals – the egg and sperm from the parents, along with a donor woman’s egg. These diseases, which are normally passed… Continue reading Babies from three people's DNA prevents heriditary disease

A tragic incident took place in a shop in Bootle, Merseyside, resulting in the death of 44-year-old shopkeeper Nilani Nimalarajah. Nilani was found with stab wounds at Low Cost Food and Wine on Stanley Road and later passed away in the hospital. The scene was marked by bunches of flowers resting against a green brick… Continue reading Man charged with murdering Bootle shopkeeper

In Nottingham, police are seeking witnesses after a stabbing incident occurred in Old Farm Road, Top Valley. The attack took place around 18:30 BST, and authorities were alerted to the situation. Nottinghamshire Police revealed that the man involved in the incident sustained injuries, but they are not considered life-threatening at this time. A section has… Continue reading Witness appeal after man stabbed in Top Valley

In response to the ongoing consultation by the Western Health Trust regarding emergency general surgery services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has requested a temporary pause. This move comes after emergency general surgery was halted at the Enniskillen hospital in December 2022, forcing patients from Fermanagh and Tyrone to… Continue reading Swah: Minister asks health trust to pause hospital consultation

In Pembrokeshire, a rural county in Wales, there is a concerning trend of young people leaving the area, leading to a decline in population. The former council leader, Councillor John Davies, described the situation as unsustainable as schools are experiencing a significant drop in pupil numbers, while doctors’ surgeries are becoming more crowded. The Welsh… Continue reading Pembrokeshire 'haemorrhaging' young people amid pupil decline

A recent scandal involving a major data breach has captured the attention of the public, shedding light on a covert operation to relocate thousands of Afghans to the UK. The breach, which occurred in early 2022, revealed a spreadsheet containing the personal information of nearly 19,000 individuals seeking refuge from the Taliban. The leaked document… Continue reading Afghan data breach: What we do and do not know