Category: UK News

Authorities have declared a major incident at a canal in Shropshire following what has been described as a sinkhole, which has caused several boats to become trapped. The affected area, located near Chemistry in Whitchurch, has suffered a collapse that has compromised a section of the waterway, leading to concerns about potential flooding. Images from… Continue reading Major incident declared over Shropshire canal 'sinkhole'

Ruth Dodsworth, known for presenting the weather on ITV Wales since 2000, has opened up about the pain she endured during Christmas with her abusive ex-husband. Reflecting on those times, the 50-year-old recalled how the festive period worsened the challenges faced by people living with domestic violence, particularly when alcohol was involved. Her ex-spouse, Jonathan… Continue reading Ruth Dodsworth: 'I used to dread Christmas Day with my abusive ex'

Scotland’s Health Secretary, Neil Gray, has expressed a desire to prevent a strike by resident doctors but maintains that the pay offer on the table is the best possible. On Friday, a vote saw medics support a four-day strike planned for January, potentially marking the first nationwide walkout by NHS workers in Scotland. Negotiations between… Continue reading Health secretary 'aims to avoid resident doctors strike' as negotiations continue

England’s recent Ashes campaign in Australia has unfolded as a deeply disappointing chapter in their cricketing history. What was widely anticipated as an opportunity to reclaim the Ashes from an Australia lacking some of their star players instead turned into a rapid and comprehensive series defeat. This failure can be traced back to issues ranging… Continue reading Ashes 2025-26: How England lost latest Ashes series down under in just 11 days

Residents and business owners in Kilrea have voiced their worries over the temporary nature of recent repairs made to a vital bridge crossing the River Bann. This bridge, an essential connection within the village, was closed in September following the discovery of cracks in a retaining wall. Although it was reopened earlier this month for… Continue reading Kilrea: Village fears reopened bridge is only a short-term fix

Sunshine, iconic meat pies, and some of the most renowned cricket stadiums in the world—England cricket fans surely can’t ask for much more. Yet, what many had hoped for was an Ashes series in Australia that still held the promise of England reclaiming the urn after the opening three Tests. Unfortunately for those supporters, that… Continue reading Ashes 2025-26: The England fans flying to Australia with series lost

The aftermath of two powerful storms that struck Scotland in 2021 continues to pose a significant challenge for the National Trust for Scotland, which has cautioned that restoring the damaged landscapes will likely take several years. In November 2021, Storm Arwen unleashed intense winds across the northeast, prompting a rare red wind warning from the… Continue reading Storms Arwen and Corrie tree damage could 'take years to clear' – National Trust

In 2017, Clare Lane purchased two pairs of leggings from Fabletics, an online sportswear company co-founded by actress Kate Hudson. At the time, she believed this was a single, one-off purchase. However, seven years later, Clare discovered that she had unknowingly been subscribed to the company’s monthly membership plan, resulting in payments totaling nearly £5,000.… Continue reading 'Two pairs of Fabletics leggings ended up costing me £5,000'

After a planned five-day strike over continuing pay disputes, doctors in England are scheduled to resume work on Monday. The industrial action took place despite a rise in flu cases and last-minute negotiations between the British Medical Association (BMA) and the government. The BMA membership ultimately rejected the government’s latest proposal, which sought to address… Continue reading UK doctors return to work after five-day walkout

It looks like you’ve shared a detailed excerpt discussing significant rail engineering works being carried out in the UK over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. The piece outlines the disruption caused by these works, particularly on key routes like Milton Keynes to Rugby and Milton Keynes to Northampton, resulting in no direct trains… Continue reading Why our railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas