Category: UK News

The death of Ozzy Osbourne, at the age of 76, marks the end of an era in the world of heavy metal. Known for his iconic vocal style and wild persona, Osbourne’s band Black Sabbath was instrumental in shaping the genre and influencing future generations of artists. Despite his success, Osbourne’s increasing reliance on drugs… Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne obituary: Wild life of rock's 'prince of darkness'

Excitement filled the air as crowds of England fans gathered outside a pub in Geneva on a sunny Tuesday afternoon, a sight not commonly seen in the city. Chants of “come on England” echoed through the streets, accompanied by the lively beats of a drum and the cheerful sound of trumpets. The atmosphere was electric,… Continue reading England fans show passion ahead of Euro 2025 semi-final

Matt Murphy & Thomas Spencer BBC Verify The conduct of Israel in Gaza has been strongly criticized by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who has mentioned that Britain might take further action if Israel does not change its approach in the strip. Lammy expressed disappointment in the inability of the international community to put an… Continue reading Gaza war: Is the UK selling arms to Israel?

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota tragically passed away earlier this month in a car accident in Spain, leaving behind his newlywed wife, Rute Cardoso. Despite the heartbreaking loss, Cardoso celebrated what would have been their first month of marriage by sharing stunning photos from their June 22 wedding on Instagram. In a poignant tribute, she declared… Continue reading Wife of Diogo Jota posts 'forever' tribute on wedding anniversary

Police in County Down discovered a large number of cannabis plants at a residence on Ballyworfy Road in Hillsborough, during an unrelated visit to the property. The officers detected a potent aroma of cannabis, prompting them to investigate further. Upon inspection, they found cannabis plants growing in various rooms within the house. The authorities arrested… Continue reading Hillsborough: Two arrests after hundreds of cannabis plants discovered

The British Medical Association has confirmed that a five-day doctors’ strike in England, set to commence on Friday, will proceed as planned. Despite five days of discussions with the government, which focused on improving working conditions for resident doctors, previously known as junior doctors, hopes for a breakthrough have been dashed. Health Secretary Wes Streeting… Continue reading Five-day doctor strike will go-ahead, says BMA

A significant change is on the horizon for Scottish craft beer giant Brewdog as they have announced the closure of 10 bars across the UK, including the flagship pub located in Aberdeen. This decision has been met with criticism from trade union Unite, who expressed concerns about the abrupt nature of these closures, with some… Continue reading Brewdog to close 10 pubs across UK, some 'within days'

Ian Aikman & Maia Davies of BBC News reported that England is currently facing temporary hosepipe bans due to the driest start to the year since 1976. Introduced by water companies during times of high demand or low supply, hosepipe bans have been issued by Southern Water, Yorkshire Water, Thames Water, and South East Water.… Continue reading Hosepipe bans: How are they enforced?

Laura Anne Jones, a Welsh Conservative member of the Senedd, has made headlines by defecting to the Reform party, as announced by party leader Nigel Farage. Jones is now the first Member of the Senedd for Reform and her decision marks a significant and high-profile defection within Wales. She explained that her shift was due… Continue reading Senedd's Laura Anne Jones defects from Conservatives to Reform

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has expressed profound disgust and horror over the suffering of civilians in Gaza, following the Israeli government’s dismissal of an international statement warning that the situation has reached “new depths.” Lammy described Israel’s response as “extremely disappointing” and condemned the conditions in Gaza as “horrifying.” The UK, along with 27 other… Continue reading David Lammy 'appalled and sickened' by civilian suffering in Gaza