Category: UK News

A 4-year-old boy was struck by a farm parasite, causing great distress to his family. During the Easter holidays, Michael visited the Cowbridge Farm Shop at Marlborough Grange Farm in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, with his grandmother Margaret. Public health officials are investigating 74 cases of cryptosporidium linked to this location, with 16 individuals requiring… Continue reading Cryptosporidium: Boy, 4, hospitalised after visit to farm in Cowbridge

The recent talks between Ukraine’s allies in Kyiv have been described by Sir Keir Starmer as a “significant moment” in the ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire in the conflict with Russia. However, he acknowledged that it is not the end of the process. Following a virtual meeting of the “coalition of the willing”, the… Continue reading Kyiv ceasefire talks mark a 'significant moment', says Starmer

A search operation is currently underway for a missing swimmer in Buncrana, located in County Donegal. The Irish Coast Guard received an alert from a member of the public just before 16:00 local time, reporting that multiple individuals were in distress in the water. Emergency responders swiftly acted on the information provided. Following the alert,… Continue reading Buncrana: Search operation for missing swimmer

After an incident in 2024 during a pre-season friendly football match in Lancashire, Cerys Vaughan, a teenage amateur footballer, found herself embroiled in a controversy that ended up impacting her life significantly. Vaughan was sanctioned by an FA disciplinary commission for improper conduct after asking a transgender woman opponent if they were a man. This… Continue reading Teenage footballer banned for transgender comment wants apology from Football Association

Authorities have been granted an extension to interrogate four Iranian individuals in connection with an alleged terrorist scheme in the UK. The suspects were apprehended on 3 May by the Metropolitan Police on suspicions of preparing a terrorist act. Under the Terrorism Act, the men can now be detained until 17 May following the issuance… Continue reading Police continue to question Iranian men over alleged terror plot

In a recent interview with the BBC, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, shared his experience of being secluded in the conclave to elect the new Pope. Describing the atmosphere as “immensely peaceful,” Cardinal Nichols revealed that the process was calm and devoid of any political maneuvering… Continue reading Cardinal reveals what it was like to be part of conclave to choose Pope Leo

Laura O’Neill & Thomas Dunn reported from Lancashire for BBC News about a shocking discovery made by a young woman in her flat. Orlaith Armour, a 19-year-old, found a venomous centipede in her kitchen after returning from a late shift at Wetherspoons. The bizarre-looking creature, identified as a rare Scutigera coleoptrata, uses venom to hunt… Continue reading Lancashire woman finds rare venomous centipede in flat

The night at The New Anglers with Phil Ashley as the quiz master has been a tradition for 31 years. Back in 1994, the landlady of The Anglers Rest in Sheffield made a decision to revamp the pub’s entertainment offer by replacing the Tuesday night quiz host. Enter Phil Ashley, a bus driver and regular… Continue reading The Sheffield man who has run a pub quiz for 31 years

Gunshots rang out at a residence in Londonderry recently, as confirmed by the local authorities. According to the police, the incident took place on Shantallow Avenue when an individual on a motorbike approached the property and fired multiple shots before quickly fleeing the scene. The unsettling event occurred late at night, between 23:30 BST on… Continue reading Londonderry: Multiplegun shots fired at a property in Shantallow Avenue

Two sisters are on a mission to push for a new law mandating carbon monoxide alarms in cars after the tragic death of their brother. Michael Barnard, 36, lost his life in August 2023 to carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a leaking exhaust while he was enjoying music in his vehicle in Barrow. Lucy and… Continue reading Barrow carbon monoxide death: Sisters call for alarms in cars