Category: UK News

In the upcoming days, southern England is expecting to reach a high temperature of 27C (81F), which could potentially be the highest temperature seen in April since 2018. This surge in warmth and sunshine is attributed to the gradual buildup of high pressure across most areas of the UK. However, the lack of rainfall raises… Continue reading UK weather forecast: Mini heatwave as April to be warmest in years

Political reporter Becky Morton states that the Green Party has called for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to withdraw its interim guidance on single-sex spaces, labeling it as “ill-considered and impractical.” The guidance was issued following a ruling by the UK Supreme Court that defined a woman by biological sex under the Equality… Continue reading Greens call for single-sex guidance to be withdrawn

During a recent security alert in Ballyclare, County Antrim, a potential threat was uncovered. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) was alerted to a suspicious object in the residential area of Holestone Road at 22:50 BST on Saturday. Swiftly responding to the report, officers arrived at the scene and safely removed the device for… Continue reading Ballyclare: Security alert ends after viable device found

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has extended his well wishes to two fathers who tragically lost their daughters in the Southport attack as they gear up to participate in the London Marathon. Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe will be taking on the marathon to raise funds for projects established in memory of their late daughters.… Continue reading Keir Starmer wishes Southport victims' families luck ahead of London Marathon

Dan Martin for BBC News in Leicester reported on a woman, Alexie Winship, who suffered severe injuries during the annual Hallaton bottle kicking event in Leicestershire. While watching the event, Winship was caught in the chaotic scrum of players trying to wrestle wooden kegs through a field, resulting in a neurological injury and a spine… Continue reading Trampling at Hallaton bottle kicking event leaves woman unable to walk

Booking a driving test has become a stressful process for many learners, likened to the frantic rush of buying festival tickets. Stephen Dawes, a 26-year-old from Newcastle, described how he woke up early on Easter Monday to queue online for a test slot, finding himself at number 11,000 in the queue. Learners across the UK… Continue reading 'Booking a driving test is like queuing for Glastonbury tickets'

The UK is currently experiencing an unprecedented situation with wildfires. Satellite data suggests that the area burnt by wildfires in 2025 has already surpassed the total for any year in over a decade. More than 29,200 hectares (292 sq km or 113 sq miles) have been scorched so far this year, exceeding the previous high… Continue reading Wildfires: UK burnt area for 2025 already beats annual record

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Authors Matt Lloyd and Miriam Hide report that the backlog of learner drivers waiting to take their practical driving tests is growing due to a shortage of training instructors. Instructors cite delays in booking exams, high costs, and a complex testing process as factors deterring people from joining the industry. The UK government aims to… Continue reading Driving instructor shortage 'adding to test delays'

A parent has threatened to remove his son from Southchurch High School in Southend-on-Sea after the head teacher implemented hour-long detentions for students caught speaking in corridors during transition periods. The new policy, referred to as silent transitions, was put into effect on Wednesday. This decision has sparked backlash from parents and students, with an… Continue reading Southend parents protest against silent transition rules