Category: UK News

The problem of pavement parking has occurred along Bedford Street located in the centre of Belfast which is one of the busiest and main paths leading to the city centre. Cars have been blocking the pavement despite the claim that parking restrictions apply to the area. This loophole in legislation is due to the delay… Continue reading Belfast: Pavement parking 'free for all' on city centre street

After the iconic Sycamore Gap tree was felled in September 2023, saplings from the tree are being given to charitable organizations, groups, and individuals as “trees of hope.” Among the 49 recipients of saplings all across the UK are the Holly Newton Memorial Fund, which was established to remember the 15-year-old who was murdered by… Continue reading Sycamore Gap saplings to spread 'hope' across UK

The UK government is set to review a second miners’ pension scheme that left former pit managers without payment. The decision comes after the Chancellor used last month’s budget to end a 30-year pension arrangement that generated hundreds of millions of pounds each year from the Mine Workers Pension Scheme. The £1.5bn Rachel Reeves will… Continue reading Government to review second miners pension scheme

Allegations of historical sexual misconduct have been made against television host Gregg Wallace, including accusations of making “lesbian jokes constantly”. The allegations were made by Anna, who worked with Wallace on Gregg Wallace’s Big Weekends in 2019. Wallace also talked about spanking and threesomes in front of crew. Along with Anna, 13 people from five… Continue reading Gregg Wallace 'fascinated by my sex life and made lesbian jokes'

Tattoo enthusiasts may soon have to pay more for their body art due to new hygiene and safety regulations. Wales is now the first part of the UK to introduce these requirements, which necessitate that tattoo artists meet higher safety standards to obtain and renew their license every three years. The new rules come in… Continue reading Tattoo prices rise as Welsh government safety rules come in

This week, Wales women’s football team has the chance to make history and qualify for their first major tournament. Two victories against the Republic of Ireland would secure their qualification for Euro 2025. A record number of tickets have already been sold for the first game, at Cardiff City Stadium on Friday. The team’s 16,000-strong… Continue reading Euro 2025 hopes as Wales women on brink of footballing history

Gregg Wallace, presenter of the popular TV show MasterChef, is facing allegations of misconduct and inappropriate behavior by 13 women. Among those 13 women is former BBC Newsnight host Kirsty Wark. Wallace confronted these allegations as he stepped back from his television role in light of the BBC’s inquiry into the allegations of sexual misconduct.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'MPs vote on assisted dying' and 'Wallace steps aside'

Ruben Amorim, the new Manchester United boss, celebrated a thrilling 3-2 Europa League triumph against Bodo/Glimt on his Old Trafford debut. Although his team emerged victorious, Amorim admitted to feeling anxious as his players attempt to adapt to his new system. The Portuguese coach has shifted to a wing-back formation that United have not used… Continue reading Man Utd 3-2 Bodo/Glimt: Ruben Amorim enjoys 'special' first win despite 'anxiety'

Thermal imaging cameras are becoming more popular as homeowners seek to cut their carbon emissions and reduce heating bills. Last year, Jamie Matthews, a software company owner, bought a thermal imaging camera costing approximately £160. Using the camera’s images, Matthews was able to detect areas of heat loss in his home, such as a poorly… Continue reading Could a thermal camera reveal your hidden heat loss?

The annual Black Friday sales are upon us once again, but it can be easy for shoppers to get carried away with the discount frenzy and end up overspending. Consumer group Which? has issued a warning that the vast majority of Black Friday offers are no cheaper than prices found at other times of the… Continue reading Black Friday: How to spot a deal and not get ripped off