Category: UK News

A massive 100ft (30m) union jack flag has been hoisted up on the side of a former council building in Derbyshire, replacing a smaller one that violated planning regulations. Property developer James Holmes had previously erected a 36ft (11m) flag on the old North East Derbyshire District Council building in Saltergate, Chesterfield, during September. However,… Continue reading Developer puts up 100ft union flag after council dispute

The government’s decision not to launch a public inquiry into the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings, perpetrated by the IRA, has been met with disappointment and frustration. On 21 November 1974, bombs exploded at the Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town pubs, resulting in the tragic deaths of 21 individuals and injuring 220 others. Despite… Continue reading No inquiry into 1974 IRA Birmingham pub bombings

A murder trial is underway following a fatal knife attack in West London, where Afghan national Safi Dawood appeared before Westminster magistrates to face charges. The incident resulted in the death of 49-year-old Wayne Broadhurst, along with injuries to two others in Uxbridge on Monday. Dawood, 22, also faces a charge of possessing an offensive… Continue reading Afghan man in court accused of murdering man in triple stabbing

Lily Allen, the renowned singer, has excited fans by revealing her plan to perform her latest album, West End Girl, in its entirety during her upcoming UK tour in March 2026. Since its recent release, the album has garnered a lot of attention for its raw and honest lyrics that delve into the breakdown of… Continue reading Lily Allen to tour West End Girl album in UK theatres

Virgin Trains has taken a significant step toward potentially running rail services through the Channel Tunnel after receiving approval from the regulator to share a depot with Eurostar. This decision marks a potential end to Eurostar’s monopoly on passenger services, which has been in place since the tunnel opened in 1994. The Temple Mills railway… Continue reading Virgin cleared to challenge Eurostar on Channel Tunnel route

Virgin Media O2 has announced plans to offer customers in the UK automatic connectivity through satellite technology in areas where traditional phone signal is inaccessible. The innovative service, known as O2 Satellite, is expected to be launched in the first half of 2026, thanks to a partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite company. While the… Continue reading First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced

A rare spider species that had not been seen in the UK for four decades has been found once again. Aulonia albimana, which was last spotted in the UK in 1985, was discovered at the National Trust’s Newtown National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight. The researchers have informally dubbed this tiny orange-legged arachnid… Continue reading 'Lost' spider species rediscovered on Isle of Wight

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Sir Keir Starmer, dismissing calls for an investigation into Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ actions, after she admitted to breaking housing rules by not obtaining a required rental license for her family home in London. In her apology letter to the Prime Minister, Reeves acknowledged her “inadvertent error” and expressed her apologies sincerely. The Prime Minister, after… Continue reading Starmer rules out investigation as Reeves apologises for breaking housing rules

A new government policy in the UK will now allow partners and children of Gazan students coming to study in the country to join them, as confirmed by officials. This change represents a shift from the previous policy, which only supported the evacuation of the students themselves. Each application for dependants will be assessed individually,… Continue reading Dependants of Gaza students can come to UK, government says