Altrincham vicar blames church exodus on new cycle lane

In Altrincham, Greater Manchester, a vicar has expressed concerns that an “awkward” cycle lane and a one-way road have led to a decline in attendance at St Margaret’s Church, leaving the congregation feeling isolated. Reverend David Murray attributed the decrease in worshippers to the construction of the cycleway along Gorsey Lane, which blocks access to… Continue reading Altrincham vicar blames church exodus on new cycle lane

The rise of the reset: 'Thousands watch me clean my home each day'

Carys Harding, a 27-year-old mother of three from Swansea, has become a popular social media influencer by sharing her cleaning routines online. With over 100k followers on TikTok and Instagram, Carys showcases her daily tasks of scrubbing, dusting, and decluttering as part of a trend called a “reset”. Initially, Carys never imagined that her structured… Continue reading The rise of the reset: 'Thousands watch me clean my home each day'

Treasury minister Darren Jones says globalisation era over after Trump tariffs

Treasury minister Darren Jones expressed disappointment over the impact of Donald Trump’s new tariffs, declaring that the era of globalisation has come to an end. The UK, along with other nations, faced a 10% import duty, prompting ongoing negotiations for a trade deal to alleviate the tariffs. Despite this, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch emphasized the… Continue reading Treasury minister Darren Jones says globalisation era over after Trump tariffs

Row as Badenoch backs Israel barring two UK MPs

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is facing criticism from various senior politicians after expressing support for Israel’s decision to block two UK Labour MPs from entering the country. Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang had planned to visit the occupied West Bank to observe the situation firsthand but were prevented from doing so at the airport. Badenoch… Continue reading Row as Badenoch backs Israel barring two UK MPs

Woman pedals from Somerset village to Singapore

Esme Moore, a woman who embarked on a cycling journey from Somerset to Singapore, reflects on her year-long adventure as she pedaled approximately 15,534 miles (25,000 km) since leaving her parents’ driveway in Shipham in March 2024. She expresses disbelief at how quickly time has flown by and the overwhelming support she has received along… Continue reading Woman pedals from Somerset village to Singapore

Housebuilding could unearth Battle of Culloden relics

A development project in Inverness near Culloden House has caught the attention of archaeologists who believe that artifacts related to the Battle of Culloden could be discovered during the construction of up to 400 new homes. Springfield Properties, the developer behind the project, has obtained outline planning permission for the construction, which is located close… Continue reading Housebuilding could unearth Battle of Culloden relics

Overnight pub fire in Wivenhoe sparked by discarded cigarette

In the early hours of the morning, a fire broke out at The Quay in Wivenhoe, near Colchester, as a result of a discarded cigarette. The blaze was reported by a vigilant neighbor who witnessed the fire and alerted the firefighters at around 01:15 BST. Upon arrival, the firefighters discovered that the fencing and an… Continue reading Overnight pub fire in Wivenhoe sparked by discarded cigarette

Father and daughter who died in Ingoldmells caravan fire named

Emma Petrie and Jessica Lane reported the tragic incident where two individuals lost their lives in a fire at a caravan park. The victims were identified as Lee Baker, 48, and his 10-year-old daughter Esme Baker, who perished at the Golden Beach Holiday Park in Ingoldmells, Skegness. Hailing from Nottingham, the family expressed their devastation… Continue reading Father and daughter who died in Ingoldmells caravan fire named

City-wide hunt for XL Bully missing after Sheffield shooting

Grace Wood from BBC News in Yorkshire reported on a recent incident where officers were attempting to locate an XL Bully that escaped after police marksmen shot at the animal. The search for the dog has led authorities to contact all veterinary practices in Sheffield in hopes of tracking it down. The incident took place… Continue reading City-wide hunt for XL Bully missing after Sheffield shooting

Keiron Charles: Murder arrest over Shepherd's Bush stabbing

After a tragic incident in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, a teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the stabbing of 17-year-old Keiron Charles. The young boy was pronounced dead at the scene on Erconwald Street at approximately 13:10 BST on Saturday. Another 16-year-old boy, who was also stabbed, has been taken to the… Continue reading Keiron Charles: Murder arrest over Shepherd's Bush stabbing