Category: UK News

In an extraordinary medical feat, a baby boy has been “born twice” after surgeons performed a life-saving operation on his mother, Lucy, 32, who lives near Sonning Common in Oxfordshire. Lucy was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 12 weeks pregnant, prompting a team of 15 doctors at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford… Continue reading Baby “born twice” after rare ovarian cancer surgery

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the leader of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales, has made it clear that he will not be the succeeding pontiff. However, he is anticipating the overwhelming responsibility of participating in the selection of Pope Francis’s successor. As he turns 80 in November, he barely made the age cutoff to… Continue reading Choosing a new Pope: 'Conclave is quite intimidating'

The UK regulator has officially released the final set of rules aimed at providing enhanced protection for children online, describing them as groundbreaking. Platforms are required to implement changes to their algorithms that recommend content to young users and enhance age verification processes by July 25, or risk facing hefty fines. Platforms hosting pornography, content… Continue reading Ofcom finalises rules for tech firms to protect children online

Following a three-car crash on the A541 near the Downing Arms Inn in Bodfari, Denbighshire, seven individuals were hospitalized and two individuals have been taken into custody. The incident occurred around 19:45 BST on Wednesday, prompting emergency services to respond to the scene. According to North Wales Police, three of the injured individuals were airlifted… Continue reading Bodfari A541 crash: Two arrests and seven in hospital

In the world of chocolate digestives, it seems that there is a longstanding debate about the proper way to consume these beloved biscuits. Anthony Coulson, the general manager at McVitie’s chocolate refinery and bakery in Stockport, believes that most people have been eating chocolate digestives the wrong way all along. According to Coulson, the chocolate-covered… Continue reading 'People have been eating chocolate digestives wrong for 100 years'

NHS patients in Northern Ireland are facing a tough time as over 53,000 patients have been removed from dentist lists over the past two years. BBC News NI has revealed that 114 dentists have given up their NHS contracts to the Department of Health during 2023 and 2024, leading to a significant shift towards private… Continue reading Dentists remove over 50,000 NHS patients from practice lists

Entertainment reporter Steven McIntosh shared that McFly star Tom Fletcher expressed “overwhelming excitement” at the opportunity to work on the upcoming Paddington stage musical, set to open in November. Fletcher, known for his work with McFly and as a children’s author, revealed that he hoped his music and lyrics for the show would honor the… Continue reading Paddington musical: McFly's Tom Fletcher reveals details of new stage show

Two fathers who tragically lost their daughters in an incident at a dance class in Southport are gearing up to run the London Marathon. David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar are participating in the marathon to honor their daughters’ memories and raise funds for projects dedicated to Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice Aguiar, and Bebe King, who… Continue reading Southport: Dads running marathon say 'our girls will be with us'

Front pages of several newspapers feature the ongoing tension between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with Trump insisting that Zelensky’s actions are hindering a peace deal with Russia. The Daily Mail headline warns, “Back my peace or lose all of Ukraine,” while The Times reports on the White House’s reaction to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Crimea is lost' and Reeves 'ready to cut tariffs'

A senior Trading Standards officer, Paul Leighton, is no stranger to the elaborate schemes used to conceal illegal vapes. Armed with tools like a heavy-duty hammer and pry bar, he delves into his daily routine of uncovering illicit goods. From fridges to fake fuse boxes, the hiding spots for these non-compliant vapes are diverse and… Continue reading Millions of vapes seized in England as illegal trade targeted