Category: UK News

Two sisters are on a mission to push for a new law mandating carbon monoxide alarms in cars after the tragic death of their brother. Michael Barnard, 36, lost his life in August 2023 to carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a leaking exhaust while he was enjoying music in his vehicle in Barrow. Lucy and… Continue reading Barrow carbon monoxide death: Sisters call for alarms in cars

In Nottingham, a crackdown on car cruisers led to the seizure of five vehicles and the identification of 14 drivers for prosecution after approximately 400 cars were discovered gearing up for races. Nottinghamshire Police received information about a large gathering of car cruisers intending to converge on the city on Saturday, May 3. Subsequently, a… Continue reading Cars seized as drivers caught 'setting up to race' in Nottingham

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Sir Tom Farmer, the founder of the Kwik Fit garage chain, passed away at the age of 84 in his home in Edinburgh on Friday, according to his family. Known for building the company into the world’s largest independent tyre and automotive chain, Sir Tom eventually sold it to Ford for £1bn in 1999. He… Continue reading Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84

A grand celebration will mark the official opening of the Leri Cancer Unit at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth this coming Saturday. This remarkable achievement was made possible through various fundraising activities such as walking, cycling, and Elvis impersonations, which successfully raised the required funds of £3 million. The unit, funded primarily by charitable income, has… Continue reading Bronglais: Dancing and Elvis impressions fund Leri cancer unit

In a tragic incident in north London, an 87-year-old man lost his life, leading to murder and robbery charges against a 58-year-old man from Hornsey named Peter Augustine. The events unfolded on Goodchild Road in Manor House around 18:00 BST on Tuesday when emergency services responded to the scene. The elderly man was discovered with… Continue reading Man charged with Manor House murder and robbery of 87-year-old

BBC News, West Midlands – The diary of Eli Getreu, a Jewish teenager from Austria, has been unearthed, shedding light on a man in Wolverhampton assisting Jews amid persecution. Eli Getreu’s widow, Barbro Gentele, discovered the diary, which contained entries from 1939 while he visited his refugee parents in the city after fleeing Nazi Vienna.… Continue reading Diary sparks mystery of Wolverhampton man helping WW2 Jews

Jenny Watt has made discussing death a cornerstone of her life. The 31-year-old spends multiple evenings each week engaging in conversations with individuals, whether they are familiar faces or strangers, about various aspects of death – from navigating grief to selecting the perfect funeral song. Jenny oversees a few death cafés in different locations across… Continue reading I run death cafés in Glasgow – you realise the subject isn't so scary

The weather is beginning to change as more sunshine brings rising temperatures. While it won’t reach the hot levels of the start of the month, most areas can expect temperatures between 19-25C. Some regions may experience much-needed rain from Sunday, potentially leading to heavy downpours and thunderstorms. Unfortunately, this rainfall is unlikely to be sufficient… Continue reading UK weather: Temperatures to rise for the weekend

Liv McMahon and Chris Vallance are pushing for a change in copyright laws to protect artists from artificial intelligence. Over 400 British musicians, writers, and artists have signed a letter addressed to Sir Keir Starmer, warning that without proper safeguards, tech firms could exploit their work. This issue not only affects individual creators but also… Continue reading Elton John and Dua Lipa seek protection from AI