Category: UK News

Passengers evacuated from trains in London as temperatures soar

Passengers experienced a chaotic situation in south London as the mercury climbed above 30C (86F), leading to their evacuation from trains. A technical glitch on a train near Loughborough Junction resulted in a total standstill of all services in the area, with three trains stranded outside station platforms, Thameslink and Network Rail confirmed. The lack… Continue reading Passengers evacuated from trains in London as temperatures soar

UK crowds celebrate summer solstice

The summer solstice was commemorated by revelers throughout the United Kingdom, signifying the longest day of the year. In a momentous occasion, a staggering 25,000 individuals gathered at Stonehenge, where they greeted the sunrise with resounding cheers. The backdrop of the ancient monument was embellished with the sight of an orange sun emerging from the… Continue reading UK crowds celebrate summer solstice

Bayesian: Sunken British superyacht raised from seabed

The luxury superyacht, known as the Bayesian, has been successfully lifted from the seabed off the coast of Sicily nearly a year after it tragically sank, claiming the lives of seven of the 22 people on board. The vessel, owned by British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, is undergoing a series of inspections following a request… Continue reading Bayesian: Sunken British superyacht raised from seabed

Police probing 'suspicious' vehicle fire at Glasgow cash and carry

Authorities are currently investigating a fire that engulfed three vehicles outside a cash and carry located in Glasgow, treating the incident as suspicious. The alarming event took place at the Strawberry Garden store on Forth Street in Pollokshields in the early hours of Saturday morning. Fortunately, the store itself remained unharmed by the attack and… Continue reading Police probing 'suspicious' vehicle fire at Glasgow cash and carry

Lime bikes dumped in canals and rivers 'posing pollution risk'

Lime e-bikes have become a problematic issue in England, with hundreds being discarded in rivers and canals, leading to concerns regarding pollution and flooding. The Canal and River Trust has revealed that Nottingham, in particular, has been a hotspot for this issue, with as many as eight or nine Lime bikes being retrieved from the… Continue reading Lime bikes dumped in canals and rivers 'posing pollution risk'

Shorts at work: Can men now get their legs out in the office?

Tony Hardy, the owner of a branding agency in Northumberland, has gained attention for his choice of attire in the office – particularly during the summer months when he opts for shorts. Hardy, who runs Canny Creative with nine employees, believes in prioritizing comfort for his staff, especially when the air conditioning is broken in… Continue reading Shorts at work: Can men now get their legs out in the office?

'Noses out of joint': Colleagues reveal what Reform's Zia Yusuf is like to work for

he had never been asked to follow anyone in particular and did not recall requests from the woman who made the accusation. Another ex-employee contacted by BBC News praised Yusuf’s ability to secure investment and his “vision” for the company. He acknowledged that Yusuf was difficult to work with but said he was ultimately very… Continue reading 'Noses out of joint': Colleagues reveal what Reform's Zia Yusuf is like to work for