Category: UK News

Renowned television personality Lorraine Kelly has opened up about her upcoming surgery to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed. At 65 years old, Kelly shared a video on social media from her hospital bed, revealing that she had been feeling unwell for some time. Despite the news of the surgery, she remained optimistic, describing… Continue reading Lorraine Kelly reassures fans ahead of keyhole surgery

In a frightening incident, a woman had a terrifying experience when a house she was in was deliberately set on fire, as reported by the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The alarming incident took place around 03:05 BST on Saturday in Gweebara Park located in Londonderry. According to reports, a man poured an accelerant on… Continue reading Londonderry: Woman 'shaken' after house set alight in arson attack

Michelle Jones, a 36-year-old woman from Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, who has Type 1 diabetes and is pregnant, has been offered an artificial pancreas to help regulate her insulin levels. The Hywel Dda health board introduced this new technology with the aim of transforming the experience of pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes. The system utilizes… Continue reading Type one diabetes: Pregnant women offered artificial pancreas

Two former codebreakers at Bletchley Park, Kath and Gwenfron, both 101 years old, were recently honored ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Their work in breaking Germany’s secret codes during World War Two was celebrated, and despite growing up in the same area, they only met last year at a joint 100th birthday… Continue reading VE Day: 101-year-old WW2 codebreakers reunite for anniversary

Scottish artist Lewis Capaldi surprised fans by making a sudden appearance on stage during a charity event in Edinburgh. The popular singer performed six songs at the Assembly Rooms in support of the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), an organization dedicated to suicide prevention. Capaldi, who had announced a hiatus from performing in 2023 to… Continue reading Lewis Capaldi plays surprise set at Edinburgh charity gig

Political reporter Kate Whannel has reported that following this week’s local elections, Reform UK has achieved control over local councils for the first time. The party has taken charge in 10 areas and is the largest party in an additional four. Additionally, Reform UK has secured two new mayors in Greater Lincolnshire and Hull &… Continue reading What might Reform UK do with its newly-won power?

England’s local and Mayoral elections have resulted in significant gains for Reform UK at the expense of both the Labour and Conservative parties. Nigel Farage’s party has managed to take control of 10 local councils, secured victory in two mayoral races, and even added a fifth MP by winning Runcorn and Helsby. This outcome has… Continue reading Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch digest Reform UK local election surge

Laura Devlin reported from Norfolk for the BBC News, shedding light on a decaying shipwreck that has captivated the north Norfolk coast for 80 years. The SS Vina, while alluring to adventurers, transforms into a death trap during high tide, as evidenced by a tragic incident last summer. With a call for increased safety measures… Continue reading Why is it so dangerous to visit Brancaster shipwreck?

A proposed law change on assisted dying in Scotland, spearheaded by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, is undergoing revisions. Initially, the proposal included allowing 16-year-olds to end their lives with medical assistance. However, after careful consideration, McArthur has decided to amend the minimum age to 18, aligning with legislation in countries such as the US,… Continue reading Assisted dying: Minimum age in Scottish bill to be raised from 16 to 18

If MPs in England and Wales vote for assisted dying to become legal, a review of the policy suggests that the number of assisted deaths could surpass 4,000 in the 10th year after the law is enacted. The estimate is part of the official impact assessment conducted by civil servants to provide information to MPs… Continue reading Assisted deaths could be over 4,000 in 10th year after law change