Category: UK News

In 1538, Henry Courtenay, the Earl of Devon, was imprisoned in the Tower of London awaiting execution. During this tumultuous time, he inscribed words on his cell walls that would eventually become his family’s motto – “Where have I fallen, what have I done?” Fast forward almost 500 years, another Earl of Devon, Charlie Courtenay,… Continue reading Tears for peers: Hereditary Lords face up to extinction

Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, has accused Russian leader Vladimir Putin of failing to uphold an “Easter truce” that Putin had called for. Despite Putin’s expectation that Ukraine would follow the truce until the end of Sunday, Zelensky stated that Russian artillery had not ceased. In another news, the Sunday Telegraph also features a… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Putin shatters own truce' and 'over 80 dog attacks a day'

Nick Servini, a presenter for BBC Wales Today, reports on the surge of high-rise apartments in Cardiff and how they may impact rental prices in the city. The main investor behind this boom, Legal & General, is developing 1,000 flats for rent in the Welsh capital. However, concerns have been raised as some one-bedroom apartments… Continue reading Cardiff high-rise boom could bring rents down, investor claims

Daniel Sexton, a comedian, expressed his frustration with West Sussex County Council after his youngest son was not offered any of his preferred choices for secondary school. Despite reaching out to the council multiple times, his son was placed in a school far from his elder brother’s, a situation that Romesh Ranganathan found unacceptable. His… Continue reading Romesh Ranganathan criticises West Sussex council over son's school place

In a shocking incident, bystanders made desperate attempts to save a man who was struck by a car in Liverpool. The 47-year-old victim was hit in what witnesses described as a deliberate attack outside a party on Stonyhurst Road in the Woolton area. Emergency services responded to the scene at 23:45 BST on Friday, where… Continue reading Woolton murder arrest after car 'deliberately driven at man'

First Minister John Swinney expressed concerns that the recent Supreme Court ruling defining the legal meaning of a woman would provoke feelings of uncertainty and anxiety within the trans community. While Swinney refrained from directly stating his opinion on whether a trans woman is considered a woman, he acknowledged and respected the court’s decision. Activists… Continue reading John Swinney: Trans people will feel anxious over gender ruling

Clodagh Rodgers, the representative of the United Kingdom in the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest, has passed away at the age of 78. Hailing from Warrenpoint, County Down, Rodgers achieved fourth place with her performance of the song Jack In The Box. Her selection to compete in the contest, which took place in Dublin during the… Continue reading Eurovision singer Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78

A tragic incident occurred in south London on Friday night as a car being pursued by police was involved in a fatal crash with two other vehicles. The collision took place on Wickham Road, Croydon, near the junction with Shirley Road, resulting in the death of the driver of the pursued vehicle. Additionally, six individuals… Continue reading Man dies in three car crash after police chase in Croydon

This Easter weekend, walkers in north Wales are being advised to prioritize safety during their outings. The Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, responsible for areas like Eryri, also known as Snowdonia, and the Llyn Peninsula, has noticed an increase in the number of emergency calls in recent years. Research by Ordnance Survey has indicated a rise… Continue reading Easter walkers warned by rescuers after record rise in callouts

Cardiff City has officially announced the appointment of Wales captain Aaron Ramsey as their interim manager for the remainder of the 2024-25 Championship season. This decision comes after the departure of Omer Riza, who was informed of the move following a defeat to Sheffield United which left the Bluebirds just one point away from the… Continue reading Cardiff City sack Omer Riza as Wales' Aaron Ramsey takes charge