Team Great Britain has secured their first medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, thanks to divers Scarlett Mew Jensen and Yasmin Harper. The pair claimed bronze in the synchronised 3m springboard, following a last-ditch mistake from their Australian rivals, on the final dive. This win is a historical moment for Team GB, as it happens… Continue reading Olympic highlights: Mew Jensen and Harper secure GB's first medal
Category: UK News
Cineworld announces branch closures as part of restructure
Cineworld, the world’s second largest cinema chain, has unveiled plans to close six of its sites in the UK. The move is part of the company’s extensive restructuring initiative, which is aimed at ensuring a sustainable future for the business. The cinema chain, which operates 101 locations in the UK and Ireland, has encountered difficulties… Continue reading Cineworld announces branch closures as part of restructure
Raising the Doof: The whirlwind success of Dundee DJ Hannah Laing
Hannah Laing spent years perfecting her craft as a DJ while working as a dental nurse. Her hard work paid off when her track “Good Love” reached number 7 in the UK Top 40, leading to mainstream recognition. Since then, the Dundee native has become an in-demand DJ across the globe, with her latest venture… Continue reading Raising the Doof: The whirlwind success of Dundee DJ Hannah Laing
Families pay tribute to friends killed in A436 crash
A devastating car crash on Sunday morning has resulted in the death of four friends in Gloucestershire, UK. Andrei Tudorov, a Romanian national, was visiting Gloucester and staying with Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma when the accident occurred. The black Renault Clio they were travelling in crashed into a tree on the A436… Continue reading Families pay tribute to friends killed in A436 crash
Scotland triumph in World Schools Debating Championships
Scotland has won the World Schools Debating Championships for an impressive fifth time. The Scotland squad was selected from four different schools and sucessfully overcame New Zealand, Pakistan, England, and Qatar to meet Bulgaria in the final. Their grand final match took place in Belgrade and concluded with an impressive scoreline of 7-2, earning them… Continue reading Scotland triumph in World Schools Debating Championships
Newspaper headlines: 'Olympics sabotaged' and 'La Farce!'
The front pages of many UK newspapers on Sunday focus on the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which used the River Seine as its central stage. The Daily Mail called it “La farce” and called out the arson attacks that affected the French rail network and the performance’s rainfall. The Times identified left-wing militants… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Olympics sabotaged' and 'La Farce!'
Summer holiday getaway: How to beat the queues
As the summer holidays begin, millions of people in the UK are embarking on their annual summer getaway. The RAC is warning of a “weekend of woe” on the roads, with 13.8 million trips estimated to be made between Friday and Sunday, making it the second busiest summer getaway weekend since 2015. To avoid queues… Continue reading Summer holiday getaway: How to beat the queues
Are you feeling grotty all the time?
According to health experts, many people have experienced a year of sickness, moving from one cold or flu to another. Although there is little data to back it up, many anecdotal reports seem to confirm this trend. The pandemic has significantly impacted routines and immune systems, contributing to the rise in summer illnesses such as… Continue reading Are you feeling grotty all the time?
Has Labour really found a bigger financial mess than it expected?
After just over three weeks in power, the new Labour government has discovered that government departments are in a worse state than previously thought. On Monday, the Chancellor will argue that the public finances are in a bad position, and difficult decisions will need to be made. This is to prepare the public for potential… Continue reading Has Labour really found a bigger financial mess than it expected?
Woman's hands can triple in size amid rare swelling attacks
A 32-year-old woman from Bristol has reported that a drugs trial has been “life-changing” for her. Chloe Davies has a rare genetic disease called hereditary angioedema (HAE), which causes sudden and spontaneous swelling attacks. While this disease is not curable, treatment can be provided to help manage the condition. One hospital in Bristol has provided… Continue reading Woman's hands can triple in size amid rare swelling attacks