Category: UK News

In Golders Green, northwest London, the air remains heavy with the scent of smoke, a lasting reminder of the recent arson attack on Jewish charity-run ambulances. Early on Monday morning, four vehicles belonging to Hatzola—a Jewish volunteer emergency medical service—were deliberately set on fire in a car park adjacent to a synagogue. The blaze led… Continue reading 'Shocking but not unexpected': Jewish community reacts to Golders Green ambulance attack

Sir Keir Starmer has cautioned his team against expecting a swift conclusion to the conflict involving Iran, emphasizing that they must avoid the “false comfort” of anticipating a quick resolution. Addressing the parliamentary Liaison Committee, which includes senior MPs, the prime minister expressed his desire for a “swift de-escalation” of the war but stressed that… Continue reading Keir Starmer warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly

Iain Wares, an 86-year-old former teacher, has been convicted in South Africa of indecent assault involving a former pupil. This case is separate from multiple allegations of historical sexual abuse that he faces in Scotland. Wares taught at Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College during the 1960s and 1970s, and many former pupils, including BBC presenter… Continue reading Iain Wares: Ex-teacher accused of Edinburgh school abuse found guilty of indecent assault in South Africa

The high-speed railway project HS2 in the UK may see its trains operating at slower speeds than originally intended as a measure to reduce escalating costs. The government has instructed the company responsible for constructing the line between London and Birmingham to evaluate the possibility of lowering the trains’ speeds amid ongoing delays and significant… Continue reading HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money

Matt Brittin, who is widely anticipated to become the BBC’s next Director General, has described himself simply as a “gap year student, part time athlete” on his LinkedIn profile. Since stepping down as President of Google in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at the close of 2024 after nearly two decades with the tech… Continue reading Is ex-Google boss Matt Brittin the right person to steer the BBC?

A teenager has admitted to filming a dangerous prank in which another boy threw a chair from the upper level of an East London shopping centre, narrowly missing shoppers below. The incident, which took place at Westfield in Stratford, was recorded and quickly spread online. The youth responsible for capturing the act on camera has… Continue reading Boy admits filming chair being thrown from top of Westfield

Glasgow Central Station is set to reopen all its platforms on Wednesday, nearly two weeks after a major fire caused the collapse of an adjacent building. Following a partial reopening last week, Network Rail announced that ScotRail and cross-border train services would be fully restored at this key station, which is the busiest in Scotland.… Continue reading Glasgow Central Station to fully reopen after Union Street fire

Fountainhall Primary School, located in the Scottish Borders, faces the prospect of permanent closure after pupil numbers dwindled to just one student. The school had been temporarily closed, or mothballed, in 2025 due to this sharp decline. Now, the local authority is preparing to initiate the formal process to shut the school down indefinitely. Enrollment… Continue reading Fountainhall Primary: School with one pupil could close for good

The new film adaptation of Enid Blyton’s cherished book, *The Magic Faraway Tree*, revolves around a family relocating from an urban environment to a rural setting. As the children explore their new surroundings, they encounter a magical tree inhabited by fantastical characters and leading to ever-shifting enchanted worlds. This storyline blends classic storytelling with contemporary… Continue reading The Magic Faraway Tree's Andrew Garfield: Our attention is abused by tech companies

The government has reduced the number of potential locations under consideration for its ambitious programme to establish a series of new towns across England. The housing department has identified seven specific sites for further public consultation, with the final selection of these new town locations expected later this year. Meanwhile, six other proposed areas, including… Continue reading Ministers name seven areas where 'new towns' could be built