Category: UK News

This week, Royal Navy ships stationed in Plymouth and Portsmouth were tasked with monitoring Russian warships passing through British waters, according to a spokesperson for the navy. The Plymouth-based HMS St Albans, a Type-23 frigate, was responsible for shadowing the Admiral Golovoko as it made its way eastward through the English Channel. To gather additional… Continue reading Royal Navy tracks Russian warships through UK waters

Coronation Street veteran actor Philip Lowrie has passed away at the age of 88. Lowrie, known for his portrayal of Dennis Tanner in the first episode of the long-running soap in 1960, died on Friday, as confirmed by his publicist Mario Renzullo. Renzullo described Lowrie as a beloved actor who became a cornerstone of Coronation… Continue reading Original Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie dies

On the eve of the anticipated middleweight bout at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, both fighters underwent a second weight check. Eubank successfully came in under the 12st 1lb limit, avoiding a repeat of the previous day where he had been fined £375,000 for missing the mark by 0.05lb.… Continue reading Eubank vs Benn: Brighton fighter makes fight-day weigh-in on Saturday

In Derbyshire, seven-year-old Elliott unearthed ancient fossils dating back 140 million years while working in his family’s garden. The young palaeontologist found limestone rocks filled with Jurassic creatures after they were exposed in the front yard of their Matlock home. Excited by his discovery, Elliott expressed his love for fossils and his eagerness to find… Continue reading Boy discovers Jurassic fossils in his own garden in Derbyshire

Representing the people who sought spiritual guidance from Pope Francis, First Minister Michelle O’Neill expressed her deep honor at being present at his funeral. The decision to cut short a family holiday in order to attend was significant for O’Neill, who described the event as a momentous occasion in history. She paid tribute to the… Continue reading Michelle O'Neill: 'Huge honour' to represent at Pope Francis funeral

The funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square was a somber event attended by world leaders, including the Prince of Wales and Sir Keir Starmer. Representing King Charles III, Prince William stood alongside the prime minister for a moment of silence in front of the Pope’s coffin. Dressed in a dark blue… Continue reading Prince William and Keir Starmer join mourners at Pope's funeral

Yuzu and pear combination takes the top spot at the prestigious World Marmalade Awards. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event held at Dalemain near Penrith in Cumbria, where thousands of entries from across the globe participate in the competition. Hitomi Wakamura, hailing from Tokyo, expressed her gratitude at being selected as the… Continue reading World Marmalade Awards won by Japanese yuzu and pear preserve

As YouTube celebrates its 20th anniversary, it’s astounding to see how the platform has evolved from its modest beginnings to now boasting billions of video views daily. The question arises – can posting videos on YouTube truly provide a sustainable career? To delve into this, we spoke with some of South Yorkshire’s beloved creators to… Continue reading YouTube at 20: Creators talk about the impact of the platform

Technology reporters Tom Gerken & Graham Fraser report that Marks & Spencer (M&S) has ceased taking online orders due to a cyber attack that the company is currently grappling with. The retailer acknowledged the cyber incident on Tuesday after customers began experiencing issues over the weekend. As a result, M&S has decided to halt all… Continue reading M&S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack

The recent guidance issued by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) sheds light on how organizations should apply the UK Supreme Court’s decision that legally defines a woman based on biological sex. According to the new guidance, trans women (biological men) should not be allowed to use women’s facilities in settings like hospitals, shops,… Continue reading EHRC issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces