Category: UK News

At the recent Olivier Awards, held on Sunday, Lesley Manville and John Lithgow emerged as key victors in the UK theatre scene. Lithgow clinched the title of best actor for his role as Roald Dahl in Giant, praising it as one of the most fulfilling experiences in his stage career. Meanwhile, Manville scooped up the… Continue reading Olivier Awards 2025: Lesley Manville and John Lithgow score top acting prizes

Author Jenny Rees, a Health Correspondent, has reported that there are upcoming plans in Wales to revamp the process of adding individuals to surgery waiting lists and to combat missed appointments. Health Secretary Jeremy Miles is scheduled to disclose more details on the Welsh government’s strategy to reduce waiting lists by approximately 25% by March… Continue reading NHS Wales: 'Fit and well' surgery waitlist details to be revealed

Apologies were issued by a chip shop in Gloucestershire as prices increased due to a significant surge in fish costs of more than 60% within a three-month period. The Nippy Chippy in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, is now charging £12.50 for a large cod and £10 for haddock. Manager Brad Lee mentioned that while most customers responded… Continue reading Stonehouse chippy apologises for prices as fish costs surge

In Altrincham, Greater Manchester, a vicar has expressed concerns that an “awkward” cycle lane and a one-way road have led to a decline in attendance at St Margaret’s Church, leaving the congregation feeling isolated. Reverend David Murray attributed the decrease in worshippers to the construction of the cycleway along Gorsey Lane, which blocks access to… Continue reading Altrincham vicar blames church exodus on new cycle lane

Carys Harding, a 27-year-old mother of three from Swansea, has become a popular social media influencer by sharing her cleaning routines online. With over 100k followers on TikTok and Instagram, Carys showcases her daily tasks of scrubbing, dusting, and decluttering as part of a trend called a “reset”. Initially, Carys never imagined that her structured… Continue reading The rise of the reset: 'Thousands watch me clean my home each day'

Treasury minister Darren Jones expressed disappointment over the impact of Donald Trump’s new tariffs, declaring that the era of globalisation has come to an end. The UK, along with other nations, faced a 10% import duty, prompting ongoing negotiations for a trade deal to alleviate the tariffs. Despite this, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch emphasized the… Continue reading Treasury minister Darren Jones says globalisation era over after Trump tariffs

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is facing criticism from various senior politicians after expressing support for Israel’s decision to block two UK Labour MPs from entering the country. Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang had planned to visit the occupied West Bank to observe the situation firsthand but were prevented from doing so at the airport. Badenoch… Continue reading Row as Badenoch backs Israel barring two UK MPs

Esme Moore, a woman who embarked on a cycling journey from Somerset to Singapore, reflects on her year-long adventure as she pedaled approximately 15,534 miles (25,000 km) since leaving her parents’ driveway in Shipham in March 2024. She expresses disbelief at how quickly time has flown by and the overwhelming support she has received along… Continue reading Woman pedals from Somerset village to Singapore

A development project in Inverness near Culloden House has caught the attention of archaeologists who believe that artifacts related to the Battle of Culloden could be discovered during the construction of up to 400 new homes. Springfield Properties, the developer behind the project, has obtained outline planning permission for the construction, which is located close… Continue reading Housebuilding could unearth Battle of Culloden relics

In the early hours of the morning, a fire broke out at The Quay in Wivenhoe, near Colchester, as a result of a discarded cigarette. The blaze was reported by a vigilant neighbor who witnessed the fire and alerted the firefighters at around 01:15 BST. Upon arrival, the firefighters discovered that the fencing and an… Continue reading Overnight pub fire in Wivenhoe sparked by discarded cigarette