Kylie beats Wham! to UK Christmas number one – she'll do a jigsaw to celebrate

Kylie Minogue has claimed the coveted Christmas number one spot for 2025, unseating Wham!’s perennial hit “Last Christmas,” which had topped the charts in both 2023 and 2024. Her festive single, titled “XMAS,” is an upbeat celebration of holiday cheer, painting vivid images of presents beneath the tree and romantic moments shared out in the… Continue reading Kylie beats Wham! to UK Christmas number one – she'll do a jigsaw to celebrate

BBC overhauls editorial committee after Trump speech row

The BBC has revealed a reorganization of a significant editorial committee following criticism regarding its response to concerns about the editing of a Donald Trump speech, alongside other editorial issues. This announcement came in the wake of an internal review published last Friday, which criticised the broadcaster’s executives for not acting “quickly or decisively enough”… Continue reading BBC overhauls editorial committee after Trump speech row

Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time

Scotland is set to witness its first-ever national strike by NHS resident doctors amid a pay dispute. The British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland union claims that the Scottish government has failed to honor a previous pledge to restore doctors’ pay to 2008 levels. Following a ballot where 92% of voting members supported strike action, industrial… Continue reading Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time

UK sanctions Syria militant groups over violence against civilians

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions targeting militia leaders and groups believed to have committed violent acts against civilians in Syria. The Foreign Office announced that assets have been frozen for three groups and four commanders connected to alleged atrocities during clashes in coastal areas, where approximately 1,400 people lost their lives earlier this year,… Continue reading UK sanctions Syria militant groups over violence against civilians

Aria Thorpe's parents say 'our hearts are broken' by her death

The family of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who tragically lost her life after being stabbed in Weston-super-Mare on Monday, have expressed their profound sorrow. Describing Aria as “the most beautiful little soul,” they remembered her as a joyful and vibrant child. “Aria was full of light and joy,” they said, honoring her happy-go-lucky nature while acknowledging… Continue reading Aria Thorpe's parents say 'our hearts are broken' by her death

Woman's shock as goose smashes through front door in Countesthorpe

A startling incident occurred in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, when a Canada goose unexpectedly collided with the front door of Lynne Sewell’s home. While watching television one evening, Lynne was startled by an enormous bang that she initially assumed was caused by someone attempting to break into her house. However, upon investigating, she and her friend Ian… Continue reading Woman's shock as goose smashes through front door in Countesthorpe

Damian Duffy and Shea Reynolds jailed over terrorism offences

Two men have been imprisoned following their installation of a wildlife camera in the driveway of a retired police officer’s home, with the court hearing that the device was part of a plan to gather intelligence that could facilitate an attack on his life. Damian Duffy, aged 56, from Dungannon, and Shea Reynolds, 31, from… Continue reading Damian Duffy and Shea Reynolds jailed over terrorism offences

Wife and lover in Carmarthenshire caravan murder plot jailed

A woman from south-west Wales and her former marine lover have each been sentenced to 19 years in prison for conspiring to murder her husband at their caravan home. The incident occurred on 20 September 2024, when Christopher Mills was assaulted by two masked assailants armed with guns, gloves, and cable ties at the caravan… Continue reading Wife and lover in Carmarthenshire caravan murder plot jailed

Retail sales fall as Black Friday deals fail to lure shoppers

Official statistics reveal that retail sales in the UK unexpectedly declined in November, despite the widespread Black Friday promotions. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a 0.1% decrease in sales volumes last month, a surprise against the 0.4% growth predicted by analysts. This drop was accompanied by a decline in supermarket sales for the… Continue reading Retail sales fall as Black Friday deals fail to lure shoppers