Category: UK News

Pope Francis remains in a critical condition after experiencing a severe respiratory crisis, akin to asthma, as reported by the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff’s health is said to be deteriorating, with the need for blood transfusions due to a low platelet count associated with anaemia. Despite being alert and seated in his chair, the Pope… Continue reading Pope Francis 'remains critical' in Rome hospital, says Vatican

According to BBC News Business Reporter Ben King, BMW has announced a delay in resuming the production of electric vehicles at its Mini plant in Oxford. The decision to pause the £600m upgrade at the Cowley plant was attributed to the “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry.” Despite the delay, BMW has opted not to… Continue reading BMW delays £600m electric Mini factory upgrade over 'uncertainty'

Safety concerns have led to delays in the investigation of a sinkhole that consumed a significant portion of a road in Surrey, according to the council in charge of the operation. Residents from 30 properties on High Street in Godstone were instructed to evacuate in the early hours of Tuesday as a precaution. The Godstone… Continue reading Surrey: Sinkhole investigation delayed due to safety concerns

Political correspondent Damian Grammaticas and news correspondent Tom Symonds report that Sir Keir Starmer will be discussing the importance of Ukraine’s sovereignty in upcoming talks with Donald Trump. The UK prime minister expressed unwavering support for Kyiv during a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday. This call marked the second conversation between the two… Continue reading I'll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer tells Zelensky

A tragic incident occurred in Moray where a pedestrian lost their life after being struck by an ambulance that was en route to an emergency call. The collision occurred on the A96 at Barmuckity, near Elgin, around 03:30 on a Saturday. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the 40-year-old victim succumbed to their injuries shortly… Continue reading Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance near Elgin

The past few days have given us a taste of spring weather, but wind and rain have still made their presence known. While some areas like Hull, Thetford, and Nairn enjoyed temperatures of 17 Celsius (63F), many western regions were battered by gusts and showers. As we head into Sunday, the Met Office is cautioning… Continue reading UK weather: warnings issued for wind and rain

Scotland beware! England might just be getting ready to turn the tables on the recent dominance of the Scots in the Calcutta Cup. With former players and pundits predicting a crushing victory for the English side, the stage is set for an exciting clash at Twickenham this weekend. Despite Scotland’s impressive track record against England… Continue reading Six Nations 2025: England v Scotland preview

BBC News reporter Laura O’Neill in Manchester has reported a tragic incident involving a three-year-old girl who was killed in a crash between a van and a tram, as confirmed by Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The crash occurred on Mosley Street in Manchester city center, resulting in the girl being taken to the hospital where… Continue reading Manchester: Girl, 3, killed in crash between tram and van

In a recent submission to an inquiry by the NI Affairs Committee, the NI Retail Consortium (NIRC) highlighted ongoing challenges faced by major supermarkets in Northern Ireland. These difficulties are related to the Windsor Framework, which is part of Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit deal covering trade and human rights. The framework is essentially an amended version… Continue reading Windsor Framework: Supermarkets 'still facing sea border problems'

In relation to the disappearance of a man over twenty years ago, three individuals have been apprehended. Robert Scott Clive, also known as Scott, vanished in October 2002 following an evening out in North Shields, North Tyneside. He had relocated from Stranraer in Scotland a few months prior. Despite his absence, a murder inquiry was… Continue reading Scott Clive disappearance: Two men and a woman arrested