Category: UK News

In the world of chocolate digestives, it seems that there is a longstanding debate about the proper way to consume these beloved biscuits. Anthony Coulson, the general manager at McVitie’s chocolate refinery and bakery in Stockport, believes that most people have been eating chocolate digestives the wrong way all along. According to Coulson, the chocolate-covered… Continue reading 'People have been eating chocolate digestives wrong for 100 years'

NHS patients in Northern Ireland are facing a tough time as over 53,000 patients have been removed from dentist lists over the past two years. BBC News NI has revealed that 114 dentists have given up their NHS contracts to the Department of Health during 2023 and 2024, leading to a significant shift towards private… Continue reading Dentists remove over 50,000 NHS patients from practice lists

Entertainment reporter Steven McIntosh shared that McFly star Tom Fletcher expressed “overwhelming excitement” at the opportunity to work on the upcoming Paddington stage musical, set to open in November. Fletcher, known for his work with McFly and as a children’s author, revealed that he hoped his music and lyrics for the show would honor the… Continue reading Paddington musical: McFly's Tom Fletcher reveals details of new stage show

Two fathers who tragically lost their daughters in an incident at a dance class in Southport are gearing up to run the London Marathon. David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar are participating in the marathon to honor their daughters’ memories and raise funds for projects dedicated to Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice Aguiar, and Bebe King, who… Continue reading Southport: Dads running marathon say 'our girls will be with us'

Front pages of several newspapers feature the ongoing tension between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with Trump insisting that Zelensky’s actions are hindering a peace deal with Russia. The Daily Mail headline warns, “Back my peace or lose all of Ukraine,” while The Times reports on the White House’s reaction to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Crimea is lost' and Reeves 'ready to cut tariffs'

A senior Trading Standards officer, Paul Leighton, is no stranger to the elaborate schemes used to conceal illegal vapes. Armed with tools like a heavy-duty hammer and pry bar, he delves into his daily routine of uncovering illicit goods. From fridges to fake fuse boxes, the hiding spots for these non-compliant vapes are diverse and… Continue reading Millions of vapes seized in England as illegal trade targeted

Raymond McCourt, a convicted murderer, has gone missing from an open prison located near Dundee, Scotland. HMP Castle Huntly notified the authorities of McCourt’s disappearance on Tuesday evening. Described as having “reduced mobility”, police are currently on the lookout for him and have advised the public to avoid approaching him. McCourt, now 59 years old,… Continue reading Raymond McCourt: Murderer missing from prison near Dundee

NHS staff are facing a significant risk to patients due to extreme tiredness and exhaustion, according to England’s NHS safety watchdog. The Health Services Safety Investigations Body highlighted that fatigued staff in hospitals are prone to medication errors, impaired decision-making, reduced attention, and rude behavior. Despite limited data on the scale of the issue, evidence… Continue reading Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog

This year, the BBC Proms are set to take on a new twist with the introduction of an all-night concert event at the Royal Albert Hall. Organizers are encouraging fans to stay up into the early hours of the morning for a “magical” and “intimate” musical experience. The Dark Till Dawn Prom is part of… Continue reading Proms in the dark: BBC plans an all-nighter at the Royal Albert Hall

Ian Youngs and Paul Glynn are reporting about Andrew Flintoff’s first-hand account of the car crash he experienced while filming Top Gear. The former England cricketer turned TV presenter suffered severe facial and rib injuries when the car he was driving for the BBC motoring program rolled over in 2022. Despite the traumatic incident, Flintoff… Continue reading Andrew Flintoff 'thought he had died' in Top Gear crash