Category: UK News

A significant wildfire has prompted a major incident declaration in County Down, near the iconic Mourne Mountains. The blaze, located on Sandbank Road in Hilltown, has attracted more than 100 firefighters and 14 fire appliances to combat the flames. Stretching over roughly two miles, the fire has engulfed a vast expanse of forestry and poses… Continue reading Hilltown: Over 100 firefighters tackle wildfire in 'major incident'

Patients who consistently miss appointments with the NHS may face consequences such as being moved to the back of the line in order to reduce waiting times, according to information obtained by BBC Wales. This is just one of the strategies being considered by the Welsh government to address issues in the NHS, which has… Continue reading NHS Wales: Back of the queue threat for missed appointments

Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister, engaged in discussions in Birmingham regarding the ongoing bin strike that has resulted in a significant waste backlog in the city. Birmingham City Council declared a major incident last week as members of the Unite union took industrial action over pay, leading to uncollected rubbish piling up on the streets.… Continue reading Angela Rayner meets council leaders over Birmingham bin strike

The Labour Party has taken action against MP Dan Norris following his arrest, as confirmed by a party spokesperson speaking to BBC News. Mr. Norris, who represents North East Somerset and Hanham, has been suspended by the party, which also includes the suspension of the party whip, preventing him from serving as a Labour MP… Continue reading MP Dan Norris suspended from Labour Party after arrest

Jaguar Land Rover has made the decision to halt all shipments to the US in order to deal with the new trading terms that have been implemented following the recent tariffs. The US President, Donald Trump, had imposed a 25% levy on car imports, causing disruption in global supply chains. The UK’s car industry relies… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to pause US shipments over tariffs

At the prestigious Grand National event held at Aintree, Jockey Patrick Mullins emerged victorious on Nick Rockett, while his trainer father Willie Mullins secured the top three positions in the race. The 33-1 outsider, Nick Rockett, outpaced last year’s champion I Am Maximus, who settled for second place, with Grangeclare West crossing the finish line… Continue reading Grand National 2025 result: Nick Rockett wins at Aintree for Patrick and Willie Mullins

A tragic incident at a caravan park in Lincolnshire has claimed the lives of a 10-year-old girl and a 48-year-old man. The fire broke out at Goldenbeach Holiday Park on Roman Bank in Ingoldmells, prompting an emergency response from the authorities. Upon receiving the call at 03:53 BST on Saturday, Lincolnshire Police and Fire and… Continue reading Girl,10, and man killed in Ingoldmells caravan fire

Drumming sensation Nandi Bushell, a regular teenager from Suffolk, is making waves in the music industry by showcasing her extraordinary talent. Recently featured in a documentary, Nandi’s journey as a musician has been nothing short of remarkable. From starting to play the drums at the tender age of five to performing alongside global music icons… Continue reading Ipswich drummer Nandi Bushell, 14, stars in new documentary

Peter Daines, a BBC News journalist in Essex, reported that Roy Daines, a British RAF veteran who witnessed the aftermath of Hiroshima following the atomic bombing, has passed away at the age of 102. Doctors initially did not expect Roy to survive past his childhood due to health issues, but he went on to have… Continue reading Essex RAF veteran who saw flattened Hiroshima dies aged 102

Tragedy struck in London as a 15-year-old boy lost his life after encountering difficulties while swimming in a lake in south-east London. The incident took place in Beckenham Place Park in Lewisham, where emergency services were called in response to reports of the boy going missing on Friday evening. Despite efforts from specialist diving teams,… Continue reading Boy dies after going into the lake in Lewisham to swim