Category: UK News

Sunday’s front pages are filled with a smorgasbord of stories, many of which revolve around King Charles III’s official birthday celebrations. The Sunday Express goes as far as to proclaim the day as “The best of Britain”, showcasing images of King Charles donning military attire alongside Queen Camilla elegantly dressed in white, waving to adoring… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Best of Britain' and the country on a 'war footing'

Eve Jones took the difficult decision to remove TikTok from her life in order to protect her health and avoid a potential relapse into her battle with anorexia. The flood of content on “skinnytok,” a controversial side of social media promoting weight loss tips through restrictive eating, was triggering for Eve and detrimental to her… Continue reading 'Skinnytok' ban too late, says woman who deleted app for health

The government has recently reached out to Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, requesting them to cease the “advertising and promoting” of heated tobacco products, citing that this is in violation of the law. This warning comes after reports from the BBC in February stating that these supermarkets had been showcasing posters and video screens promoting devices that… Continue reading Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop advertising heated tobacco

Angie Brown, a reporter for BBC Scotland, Edinburgh, and East, shares the heartwarming story of Kieran Innes, who at the young age of 25, was diagnosed with kidney failure that required him to undergo dialysis three times a week. This news was devastating for Kieran, as it threatened to disrupt his plans for a dream… Continue reading Father's Day: Dad gave me a kidney so I can have my dream wedding

Former Welsh first minister Mark Drakeford believes that the legitimate concerns of Unionists in Northern Ireland regarding the Irish language can be addressed. In a recent statement, Drakeford emphasized the importance of finding political agreement on the issue, noting that it could serve as a healing mechanism rather than a divisive force. Addressing ongoing disputes… Continue reading Unionist Irish language fears 'can be addressed' – Mark Drakeford

03e0665b7.png.webp” loading=”lazy” alt=”Alamy Residents in Laura’s road, like many others, decided to join together to pay for security guards to patrol the area”>Alamy Residents in Laura’s road, like many others, decided to join together to pay for security guards to patrol the area And for some who have employed private security, the presence of guards… Continue reading The families hiring 'private bobbies' to police their homes

Sarah’s daily routine involves doing press ups in order to care for her severely disabled son, Ivor, who has Angelman syndrome. The rare genetic condition affects his nervous system, causing severe physical and learning disabilities. As one of the 310,000 unpaid carers in Wales, Sarah faces challenges in ensuring proper care for her son. The… Continue reading Angelman syndrome: Mum does press ups to help her care for son

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the British government has announced the deployment of additional RAF jets to the Middle East for contingency support. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the need for de-escalation in the region, highlighting ongoing discussions with allies to address the rapidly evolving situation. This move comes after similar deployments… Continue reading UK sends more RAF jets to Middle East as PM urges de-escalation

Munira, remember us. Don’t let this tower come down.” Nicky Oloyede, who lost his beloved cousin Mary Mendy in the fire, agrees, saying: “For me, Grenfell Tower is a place where we can remember all those who were lost in the tragedy.” “It’s a stark reminder of the failings of the authorities, the government, the… Continue reading Final Grenfell Tower anniversary before deconstruction begins

Kelly Foran & Rumeana Jahangir of BBC News in Manchester reported on an incident where a woman, Danielle Horan, was wrongly accused of shoplifting toilet paper after her profile was mistakenly added to a facial recognition watchlist designed to prevent theft. Horan was escorted from two Home Bargains stores in Greater Manchester in May and… Continue reading Facial recognition error sees woman accused of theft