Category: UK News

Fans of Ozzy Osbourne were thrilled after paying £666 for the opportunity to meet the rock star. The meet and greet took place at Comic Con Midlands, where Ozzy was joined by his family – Sharon, Jack, and Kelly. For the price of £666, guests got the chance to meet the Osbourne family, take a… Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne fans' joy after paying £666 for Comic Con meeting

Iga Swiatek dominates Amanda Anisimova in straight sets to capture her first Wimbledon title with a resounding 6-0, 6-0 victory in just 57 minutes. Swiatek, 24, displayed composure from the outset, capitalizing on her opponent’s nervousness to achieve a historic double bagel win, a feat not seen at Wimbledon since 1911. This triumph marks the… Continue reading Wimbledon 2025 results: Iga Swiatek beats Amanda Anisimova to win title

Protests erupted in London and Cardiff, resulting in a total of 55 arrests in response to the government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terror group. The Metropolitan Police made 41 arrests in London on suspicion of supporting the proscribed organization, with an additional arrest for common assault. South Wales Police arrested 13 individuals… Continue reading Fifty-five arrests at Palestine Action ban protests

Two fathers, Will Orr-Ewing and Pete Montgomery, are pursuing a legal challenge against the government’s guidance on smartphones in schools. They have sent a letter to Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, expressing their intent to seek a judicial review. The fathers argue that the current guidance, which allows individual headteachers to determine smartphone usage policies, is… Continue reading Dads call for ban on smartphones in schools across England

In a historic moment at Wimbledon, Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first all-British pair to secure the men’s doubles title in 89 years. The duo defeated the unseeded team of Rinky Hijikata from Australia and David Pel from the Netherlands with a 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) victory, marking their… Continue reading Wimbledon 2025 results: Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool become first Britons to win men's doubles title in Open Era

The Highlands of Scotland recently experienced its highest temperatures of the year, surpassing 30C (86F) in Aviemore. This new high beat the previous record of 29.1C in Grangemouth from the previous month. The heatwave officially started yesterday, meeting the Met Office’s criteria of three consecutive days with temperatures above 25C. Forecasts suggest that temperatures could… Continue reading Scotland records hottest day of year as temperature tops 30C

Rail services have been disrupted due to tracks being damaged in the hot weather, impacting fans traveling to a Stereophonics concert in Cardiff. Transport for Wales (TfW) issued an apology and stated that services between Pontypridd, Merthyr Tydfil, and Aberdare were affected, requiring infrastructure teams to work on restoring the line. This situation has forced… Continue reading Stereophonics Cardiff gig disruption as heat damages rail track

The revelation of TV presenter Fiona Phillips’ Alzheimer’s diagnosis has led to social isolation for her and her husband. Phillips, known for hosting ITV’s GMTV breakfast programme, disclosed in 2023 that she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the prior year at 61. Martin Frizell, a former editor of ITV’s This Morning show, expressed in an… Continue reading Fiona Phillips' husband, Martin Frizell, on her Alzheimer's diagnosis

250701-150711-e3d94715db-web-2.24.1-1/grey-placeholder.png”> Old consoles at the Nottingham Gaming Market There are challenges, of course – older console cartridges can sometimes be corroded or have dead batteries which need replacing. Getting hold of some older consoles can also be tricky. Connor Reynolds says he’s on the lookout for a Sega Mega Drive but prices on websites like… Continue reading Game changers: The players saving money by going retro

BBC News NI reporter Rebekah Wilson covers the festive atmosphere in Northern Ireland as crowds gather in cities, towns, and villages to attend the Twelfth of July parades. These yearly marches by thousands of Orange Order members commemorate the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 and honor Protestant traditions and Ulster-Scots heritage. Local Orange lodges… Continue reading The Twelfth: Thousands attending NI's Orange Order parades