Category: UK News

Ed Sheeran surprised fans with a special performance at a local pub in his hometown, Ipswich. The Thomas Wolsey pub was temporarily renamed The Old Phone in honor of one of Sheeran’s latest songs. The intimate gig was a treat for locals who were able to snag tickets by responding to a WhatsApp message from… Continue reading Ed Sheeran thrills fans with 'surprise' Ipswich gig

Paul Abbott, a former director at Knights of Old, a long-standing haulage firm that recently folded due to a cyber-attack, is now advocating for increased vigilance among businesses. The company, dating back 160 years, was located in Kettering, Northamptonshire, and succumbed to financial ruin in 2023 following the corruption of critical financial data. Abbott expressed… Continue reading IT warning after hackers close 160-year-old firm in Kettering

A recent safeguarding review at Bangor Cathedral in Gwynedd has brought to light concerns about inappropriate behaviors and a lack of boundaries. The investigation, launched by the Church in Wales in February, focused on issues such as blurred sexual boundaries, excessive alcohol consumption, and inappropriate language within the cathedral community. The independent report, which was… Continue reading Bangor Cathedral: Inappropriate behaviour claims in report

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is gearing up to expand his presence in Scotland following the party’s recent success in local elections in England. With over 600 seats gained and control of 10 local authorities secured, Reform UK is looking to capitalize on this momentum. Thomas Kerr, a Reform councillor in Glasgow who defected… Continue reading Nigel Farage to increase Scottish visits for Reform campaign

A stabbing incident at Glenavon Football Club in Lurgan, County Armagh resulted in an 18-year-old man being taken to the hospital with serious head injuries. The incident, which took place at Mourneview Park just after midnight on Sunday, led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward,… Continue reading Glenavon: Man stabbed in the head outside Lurgan football club

A vintage World War Two Spitfire found itself in a precarious situation when it unexpectedly lost power, leading to an emergency landing in Kent. The Spitfire, identified as MJ627, touched down in a field on Lower Wall Road in West Hythe on Saturday evening. The aircraft’s owner, Fly a Spitfire, confirmed the incident. According to… Continue reading WW2 Spitfire makes emergency landing in Kent field

Former Conservative council leader Jason Smithers has called for Kemi Badenoch to resign as the head of the Tory party following what he describes as “terrible” local election results. The Conservative Party suffered significant losses in North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire as Reform UK took control of both unitary authorities. Smithers expressed his disbelief in… Continue reading Badenoch should resign, says Conservative ex-Northants council leader

On the 18th anniversary of her disappearance, the family of Madeleine McCann has reiterated their unwavering determination to leave no stone unturned in the search for her. Madeleine was just three years old when she went missing from a holiday apartment complex in Praia da Luz, Portugal, on 3 May 2007. Despite sparking a Europe-wide… Continue reading Madeleine McCann family mark 18 years since disappearance

e worried about the threat it poses in constituencies where their vote is also strong. Both Labour and the Conservatives are using different tactics to try to hold on to their support. Anas Sarwar’s plan is to focus on the Scottish public service failures under the SNP that include the poorly received report from the… Continue reading Scottish election countdown – should John Swinney be optimistic?

dibly important archaeological site,” explains Craig. “It is eroding at a rate that we’ve not seen before, and we’re now having to put in significant measures – so wooden stairs and people-excluded areas – because the erosion is just completely off the chart.” Despite the challenges, Craig remains positive about the future. “We’re working with… Continue reading Parking chaos and poo: The price of Mam Tor's popularity