Category: UK News

Emergency services were called to respond to a massive lorry fire that broke out on an industrial estate, resulting in the evacuation of nearby homes, according to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). The blaze, which involved heavy goods vehicles, ignited on Ennis Close in Wythenshawe just after 08:00 GMT. At the peak… Continue reading Wythenshawe: Homes evacuated after huge lorry fire breaks out

According to the Met Office, heavy rain is predicted to cause flooding and disruptions in various parts of Wales. An amber weather warning has been issued for mid and south east Wales starting from 15:00 GMT on Sunday until 06:00 on Monday. Additionally, wind gusts of up to 60mph (97km/hr) are expected inland across Wales… Continue reading Wales amber weather warning for heavy rain on Sunday

Olly Monk, co-founder of Angels United, expressed his surprise at the overwhelming growth of the club, stating, “Since we started this club nobody wants to be a part of, it’s grown bigger than we ever expected.” The genesis of the club can be traced back to the stillbirth of Olly’s daughters, Poppy and Dotty, in… Continue reading Angels United: Baby loss football club bonds 'friends for life'

BBC News NI Education and Arts Correspondent Robbie Meredith reported that according to the independent autism reviewer, Ema Cubitt, Northern Ireland’s education system has remained unchanged since the industrial revolution. Cubitt highlighted that many autistic individuals struggle in school, indicating that the environment is not conducive to their learning and safety. Speaking to MLAs, she… Continue reading NI education: No change since 'industrial revolution' for autistic children

In a recent discovery, a British archaeologist has made claims about potentially uncovering a second tomb in Egypt that may belong to King Thutmose II. This revelation follows closely on the heels of the announcement made by Dr Piers Litherland regarding the finding of the first tomb of a pharaoh since the unveiling of Tutankhamun’s… Continue reading Pharaoh: Archaeologists may have found second Thutmose II tomb

Moving day” in golf is known as round three, a pivotal moment in a tournament where contenders emerge and pretenders fade away. While it’s often said that one can’t win the title on moving day, they certainly can lose it. This was evident in the Six Nations as England and Scotland’s fortunes diverged dramatically during… Continue reading Six Nations: England move into title mix with win over Scotland

BBC News, West of England – A closure of the M4 motorway near Bristol occurs after a body is discovered on the carriageway. Authorities received reports of an obstruction on the road between junction 20 (Almondsbury interchange) and junction 22 (Awkley) on Saturday at 18:40 GMT. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the finding of human… Continue reading M4 and M48 closed after body found in carriageway

British music artists have recently encountered a rare setback on the global stage. For the first time in over twenty years, no UK acts made it into the annual charts featuring the year’s top 10 bestselling singles or albums worldwide. The IFPI published these lists, which notably lacked any British representation. Just two years ago,… Continue reading UK pop stars drop out of global music bestseller charts

After a greyhound racing dog lost a leg in a race, the man who adopted her believes it’s time for a change in the treatment of these animals. Essex Havard, from Cardiff, shared his story of meeting Gilly, the greyhound who was abandoned after breaking her leg. The Welsh government recently announced that greyhound racing… Continue reading Greyhound racing ban Wales: 'My dog lost its leg at the track'

The discovery of a man in a wetsuit floating in a remote reservoir sparked a mystery that detectives have been unable to solve. The man, found by a walker, was discovered in the Claerwen Reservoir in mid-Wales. Despite extensive forensic tests and searches, his identity remains unknown, with no evidence of personal belongings or an… Continue reading Claerwen Reservoir: Mystery of body in a wetsuit puzzles police