Category: UK News

As the upcoming secondary school offer day approaches, families of Year 6 children in England and Wales are eagerly awaiting to find out the school they will be attending from September 2025. Last year, 83% of applicants in England were able to secure their first choice, but what are the options available to parents who… Continue reading National offer day: When do parents find out secondary school places?

In a recent development, Netflix is bringing to light a long-buried true story that many are not familiar with. Toxic Town, a drama series on the streaming platform, focuses on the real-life struggles of families in Corby, Northamptonshire, whose children suffered birth defects in the 1980s and 90s. The show sheds light on the legal… Continue reading Netflix shines light on Toxic Town true story of Corby scandal

The abrupt resignation of Amanda Pritchard, the head of NHS England, has sent shockwaves through the organization. Known for overseeing 1.7 million patients daily, Pritchard’s decision to step down with just one month’s notice came after a meeting with Health Secretary Wes Streeting. This move was seen as the culmination of ongoing changes within NHS… Continue reading NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard's sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare

Crime scene coordinator, Jo Ward, has been facing a challenging case that has left her with a sense of frustration. In her 27-year career at West Midlands Police, she has never encountered an unsolved case, making this particular investigation particularly troubling for her. The case involves the murder of a Chinese national, Jinming Zhang, at… Continue reading Brothel murder: 'Why I'm determined to crack my only unsolved case'

Tom Espiner, a BBC business reporter, highlights the recent increase in regulated rail fares by 4.6% in England and Wales. The price of most railcards has also gone up by £5. The government justifies these fare hikes as necessary to invest in the rail system; however, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander acknowledges the frustration felt by… Continue reading Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales

Sunday’s front pages are dominated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Downing Street where he met with Sir Keir Starmer. The Sunday People headline reads “Hug of hope,” showcasing an image of Zelensky and Starmer embracing during their meeting. It was a moment of solidarity and support between the two leaders, highlighted in various… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Hug of hope' and 'billions for Kyiv and UK defence'

Charli XCX took the Brit Awards by storm on Saturday night, solidifying her status as a pop superstar with a remarkable five wins, including best artist and song of the year. Other notable British winners included Ezra Collective, Sam Fender, Stormzy, and The Last Dinner Party, while international recognitions went to Fontaines DC and Chappell… Continue reading Brit Awards go Brat as Charli XCX sweeps best artist and song of the year

The mysterious death of a father-of-four while on holiday in Benidorm has left his family seeking answers in what they believe to be a lack of investigation into the circumstances surrounding his demise. Nathan Osman, 30, was discovered at the base of a remote cliff just a day after arriving in Benidorm with friends. Concerns… Continue reading Nathan Osman: Questions remain over dad's Benidorm death

Annabel Rackham, a culture reporter, covered the vibrant scene at the Brit Awards red carpet, showcasing some of the UK’s biggest musical talents. Sabrina Carpenter, Jade Thirlwall, and Teddy Swims stood out with their unique fashion statements. Teddy Swims, nominated for international song of the year with “Lose Control,” arrived at the event draped in… Continue reading Brit Awards in pictures: Sabrina Carpenter and Teddy Swims lead the red carpet

A former actor from the popular TV show Brookside has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for orchestrating a £13.6 million fraud scheme that targeted aspiring models. Philip Foster, who portrayed Christian Wright on the Liverpool soap opera, operated a network of fake modeling agencies for over eight years. The sentencing took place at… Continue reading Brookside star Philip Foster jailed for modelling fraud