Category: UK News

sary of Oasis’s record-breaking Knebworth concerts. “Nick, I think that guitar might have some good memories for you and me. You should have it.” Nick describes the gesture as priceless. Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

-block”>BBC radio presenter Martha Kearney has been made a CBE for services to journalism and broadcasting The list also celebrates members of the public who have gone above and beyond in their communities. Among them are a pair of brothers from Northamptonshire – Adam and Ryan Lembl – who have both been awarded MBEs for… Continue reading King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Gary Oldman and Strictly hosts Tess and Claudia join David Beckham

Pam Duncan-Glancy, a Scottish Labour politician, has been awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her dedication to public and political service. Her burgundy hair gleamed in the sun as she wore a bright royal blue dress with a gold bracelet on each arm. The recipient expressed feeling “overwhelmed” by… Continue reading Pam Duncan-Glancy 'over the moon' at King's MBE honour

The King has made a solemn request for the Royal Family members participating in the Trooping the Colour parade to wear black armbands in honor of the victims of the Air India plane crash, according to Buckingham Palace. As a mark of respect, King Charles has also called for a minute’s silence to be observed… Continue reading Royals to honour air crash victims at Trooping the Colour

Sir Keir Starmer is scheduled to travel to Canada for a meeting with Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England who assumed office as prime minister in March. The two leaders are set to convene in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, on Saturday ahead of the G7 summit commencing in Alberta the next day.… Continue reading Starmer heads to Canada for talks on security and trade

Festival Getty Images A music festival celebrating the best of London’s sound Dates: 16 August to 19 August Location: London, England Line-up includes: Stormzy, Adele, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran Price: £300 for weekend tickets, £100 for a day ticket Big Smoke Festival is all about celebrating the diverse and rich musical heritage of London. Headliners include… Continue reading UK festivals that still have tickets left

Former England football captain David Beckham, actor Gary Oldman, and musician Roger Daltrey have all been honored with knighthoods in the King’s Birthday Honours. These honors recognize the contributions of well-known personalities, government employees, and ordinary individuals who have made a positive impact on their communities. The UK Honours are typically awarded on the monarch’s… Continue reading Kings Birthday Honours: How does the UK honours system work?

A charity has identified Wales as the worst region in the UK for the provision of surgical abortions, leading to many women having to seek treatment in England. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) expressed surprise at this ranking, noting that even Northern Ireland, where abortion was only decriminalised in 2019, outperforms Wales in this… Continue reading Abortion access in second trimester 'worst in the UK' in Wales

Headlines in the newspapers on Saturday primarily focus on the escalating tension between Israel and Iran, highlighting the ongoing missile strikes between the two nations. The Daily Mail describes the situation as “All-out war,” detailing how Israel initially targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting Iran to vow retaliation in response. Similarly, the i Paper’s weekend edition… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'All-out war' and Luke Littler's MBE

Sharon Carroll, a frequent shopper at her local Poundland, was known among friends as “Mrs. Poundland” due to her regular purchases at the store. Spending between £40 to £50 during visits, she found the £1 price tag on all items to be a major attraction. However, when Poundland shifted its pricing strategy and began raising… Continue reading 'I was Mrs Poundland, but I stopped going when their prices went up'