Category: UK News

The number of patients waiting for routine hospital treatments in England has decreased to the lowest level in two years, with the waiting list dropping to 7.39 million by the end of April, down from 7.42 million in March. Despite this improvement, the NHS has not met its target of 92% of patients being seen… Continue reading Hospital backlog drops to lowest level in two years in England

garden, continues to face challenges in rebuilding his cherished space. The impact of the £2bn road project has not only caused physical loss but also emotional distress for him. The completion of the long-awaited road construction has brought relief to many in the community, but for John and others like him, the memory of what… Continue reading 'The Heads of the Valleys road swallowed part of my garden'

A leisure centre in Northern Ireland became the target of violent attacks during recent rioting, creating a tense and ominous atmosphere for those present. Northern Ireland Assembly Member Danny Donnelly described the scene at Larne Leisure Centre as one of fear, with families and children who were swimming and attending classes feeling threatened by masked… Continue reading Larne: Man speaks of fear during rioting at NI leisure centre

Following the recent outbreak of racially-motivated disorder in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, BBC correspondent Phil Mackie provides on-the-ground coverage as the region experiences its third consecutive night of unrest. Local residents have expressed their unease, with many reporting sleepless nights as a result of the ongoing violence. One resident noted that tensions had been building for… Continue reading Violence continues in Northern Ireland for third night

A brand of American candies has come under scrutiny after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a warning that certain products are deemed “unsafe to eat” due to ingredients that could potentially damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer. The FSA is advising businesses and consumers in the UK to refrain from purchasing or… Continue reading Several US Jolly rancher sweets unsafe to eat, FSA says

In the wake of the ban on the sale of single-use disposable vapes in the UK, a recent investigation has uncovered that many shops are still openly selling these prohibited items. An undercover BBC reporter visited 21 stores in Yorkshire and found that almost half of them continued to sell the vapes as if there… Continue reading Shops in Yorkshire found to be flouting single-use vape ban

have known” about the close relationships with touts and the use of false identities to evade ticket limits. Despite these revelations, Ticketmaster has denied any direct involvement in supporting the prosecutions of touts like Peter Hunter and Maria Chenery-Woods. Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Josh Parry, an LGBT & Identity Reporter, introduces a touching story about Frankie O’Reilly, who met his future partner Georgie Long at a young age in Northern Ireland. They moved to London in the 1980s, where Frankie balanced working as a traffic warden during the day and a drag queen by night. Their bond endured… Continue reading 'Brave and beautiful people' remembered in Aids quilt display

The £50m public inquiry into the death of a man in police custody is facing uncertainty as a former judge, Lord Bracadale, who is chairing the investigation, comes under fire for alleged “secret” meetings with the family of Sheku Bayoh, the deceased. The Scottish Police Federation has raised concerns over potential bias due to these… Continue reading Sheku Bayoh: Hearing to decide whether chair should resign begins

Lady Diana Brittan has expressed disappointment at the decision to drop an investigation into the officer who led an inquiry into false allegations against her late husband, Lord Leon Brittan. The allegations of Lord Brittan being involved in a Westminster paedophile ring were proven to be fabricated by a man named Carl Beech, who was… Continue reading 'No closure' for widow of Leon Brittan after he was falsely accused of abuse