Category: UK News

A Coroner has ruled that a 13-year-old boy died after being deliberately pushed into a river in what was described as a “dangerous prank.” Christopher Kapessa drowned after getting into difficulty in the River Cynon near Fernhill, Rhondda Cynon Taf, in July 2019. The Coroner stated that evidence from Jayden Pugh, who said that he… Continue reading Christopher Kapessa: Boy died after dangerous prank at river, inquest rules

The UK government has stated that it does not support Royal Mail’s proposal to end Saturday deliveries. The company had previously announced its desire to cut back deliveries to just Monday through Friday. However, with a review conducted by regulator Ofcom currently exploring the future of the postal service, Downing Street stated that it would… Continue reading Royal Mail's Saturday post should stay, government says

Scotland has been hit hard by Storm Isha, causing widespread disruption and leaving thousands of homes without power. Lowland winds of up to 84 mph were recorded, leading ScotRail to suspend all train services from 7 pm on Sunday evening. Network Rail has warned that it will be a “challenging” day clearing the tracks. More… Continue reading Trains off as Storm Isha cuts power to thousands

Over the past few days, powerful winds from Storm Isha have wreaked havoc across parts of the United Kingdom. Videos posted on social media show the extent of the damage caused by the storm, including roofs collapsing, furniture flying, and near misses. Tens of thousands of homes were left without power, whilst train services were… Continue reading Dramatic videos show Storm Isha damage so far

Northern Ireland has been left without power after Storm Isha wreaked havoc across the country. The storm has caused widespread damage to the electricity network, leaving around 40,000 homes without power. According to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), the aftermath of the storm continues to pose a significant risk of debris in the… Continue reading Storm Isha: Thousands without power across Northern Ireland

Firefighters rescued five people and their pets from floodwater on the A684 in North Yorkshire. Four vehicles – two cars, a van, and an HGV – were trapped on the stretch of road between Leeming Bar and Northallerton at Morton on Swale on Monday morning. Initially, emergency services received a report of a car stuck… Continue reading North Yorkshire motorists rescued from flood water after Storm Isha

Over 40 Conservative MPs are among dozens who wrote to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calling for extra funding for councils in England to prevent significant slashes to services. The MPs are unified in voicing severe disquiet and anticipate the various funding cuts any local authority may be planning to avoid going bankrupt, including raising council… Continue reading More than 40 Tory MPs call for extra council funding

The UK government has announced a series of changes that will give Ofcom increased regulatory powers over BBC online services, including the BBC News website. If articles do not comply with relevant broadcast standards, the media regulator will be allowed to take enforcement action. The aim of this move is to provide audiences with greater… Continue reading BBC review: Ofcom to gain more powers over BBC News website

Bafta-nominated film All of Us Strangers stars Andrew Scott as a middle-aged man who returns to his childhood home and has conversations with his long-dead parents. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the interactions with his parents are imagined, and his parents remain the age they were when they died. His mother and… Continue reading All of Us Strangers: Andrew Scott film explores trauma and loss

Hundreds of thousands of unexploded bombs and mines litter the seabed surrounding the UK, with many known about and mapped. However, there are still plenty that remain undiscovered, posing a major risk to those working at sea. This is where Lee Gooderham comes in. As the founder of Ordtek, his company’s business is to find… Continue reading The bomb-hunters scouring UK waters for unexploded weapons