Category: UK News

An investigation conducted by BBC News has raised concerns about the potential risks young Instagram users may still face despite the introduction of new Teen Accounts aimed at providing enhanced protection and control. According to researchers from the online child safety charity 5Rights Foundation, even with these new accounts, individuals were able to create fake… Continue reading Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say

Reports of a shocking proposal to end the Ukraine war are making headlines with Donald Trump allegedly allowing Vladimir Putin to retain most of the territory seized from Ukraine under a proposed peace deal, as per the Daily Telegraph. The seven-point proposal includes formal recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea and the freezing of the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Putin's 'peace plan' and tariffs 'shock'

A medieval cemetery discovered near Cardiff Airport continues to baffle archaeologists with the increasing mysteries that surround it. Last year, the site dating back to the 6th or 7th Century was revealed, unveiling numerous skeletons in unique positions along with unexpected artifacts. As researchers delve deeper into their findings, they have uncovered that the majority… Continue reading Mystery of Welsh medieval cemetery deepens

Sarah Hawley reported for BBC News, East Midlands on the remarkable story of Vanellope Hope Wilkins, who defied the odds by surviving a rare condition in which she was born with her heart outside of her body back in 2017. Experts described Vanellope as “one of a kind” as she underwent three operations to successfully… Continue reading 'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery

In 2018, when Pope Francis visited Ireland, it was a time of strained relationships with the Catholic Church, as noted by former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar. The visit marked the first papal visit to Ireland in almost four decades, a significant event that Varadkar was initially nervous about. This apprehension was fueled by recent… Continue reading Pope's 2018 Ireland visit came at difficult time, says Varadkar

A young man’s heroic actions saved a mother and her one-week-old baby from a vicious attack by three dogs. William Newbury, 22, had been delivering baby gifts to a friend in Llanrumney, Cardiff, on Mother’s Day when he witnessed the horrifying assault through the letterbox. He bravely intervened by crawling through a window, sustaining injuries… Continue reading Cardiff man saves woman and newborn from attack by three dogs

HMS Prince of Wales kicked off its extensive eight-month deployment from Portsmouth, marking one of its largest missions to date. The £3bn aircraft carrier’s journey will showcase the United Kingdom’s capacity to operate fast jets at sea and conduct large-scale military operations halfway across the globe. This deployment will involve up to 24 cutting-edge F-35B… Continue reading HMS Prince of Wales departs from Portsmouth on major deployment

After a lengthy year of negotiations and industrial action, musicians from the Welsh National Opera orchestra have reached a new agreement. The WNO had previously announced cutbacks to its spring tour in 2025, citing financial challenges as the reason for the decision. This move had garnered support from influential figures in Wales such as Michael… Continue reading Welsh National Opera musicians accept jobs deal

British Steel has confirmed that a consultation which put 2,700 jobs at risk will no longer proceed. The company, now under government control, has withdrawn the paperwork that was previously submitted to the Department of Business and Trade. This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize production and secure a supply of raw… Continue reading British Steel redundancy plans halted after government rescue

The upcoming funeral of Pope Francis will see the presence of the Prince of Wales, as confirmed by Kensington Palace. Representing the King, Prince William will join various world leaders, including the UK Prime Minister, the US President, and the President of France, at the funeral service to be held at St Peter’s Basilica in… Continue reading Prince William to attend the funeral of Pope Francis