Category: UK News

Following an impressive victory for Ferrari in the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton took a moment to address his critics, referring to them as “yapping” individuals who lack understanding of the challenges that come with achieving success with a new team. The seven-time champion, who secured fifth place on the grid… Continue reading Chinese GP 2025: Lewis Hamilton hits out at 'yapping' critics

A teenager undergoing oxygen therapy on a weekly basis inside a tank expresses the devastating impact of her chronic illness, stating that her dreams have been shattered and she feels left behind. Kaylee, at the age of seventeen, shared her emotional turmoil by mentioning how “Long Covid has just put my life on hold,” as… Continue reading 'Long covid stole the life I had'

A young footballer from south London, Collin Skhoyimue, shares his challenging journey after being told he would never play the sport he loves again. At just 14 years old, Collin was signed to a League One club’s academy but suffered a debilitating knee injury during a match, leading to his release. Despite his dreams being… Continue reading Football academies: When chasing a dream becomes a nightmare

Asha Patel reported the story for BBC News from the East Midlands. Anabel Sharma’s life took a tragic turn as she spent three months battling Covid-19 in intensive care, reflecting on the painful memory of losing her mother to the same virus five years later. Since 2020, Sharma has faced multiple hospital readmissions, most recently… Continue reading 'Grief, long Covid, PTSD – my life five years since lockdown'

Culture reporter Ian Youngs has examined the buzz surrounding Netflix’s powerful drama, Adolescence, which has ignited public conversation from various sources. The show delves into the story of a 13-year-old accused of a violent act, exploring the complex influences that may have contributed to his actions. Writer Jack Thorne reflects on the impact of the… Continue reading Adolescence: Netflix series writer Jack Thorne wants 'radical action not role models'

Heathrow Airport’s response to a power outage that caused chaos at Europe’s busiest airport has come under scrutiny. A fire at a substation supplying power to Heathrow led to thousands of canceled flights and stranded passengers worldwide on Friday. While the airport claimed to be “open and fully operational” on Saturday morning, questions have been… Continue reading Heathrow boss defends response to 'major incident'

Heathrow Airport’s top executive, Thomas Woldbye, has chosen to remain silent on the question of his continued tenure in the aftermath of the recent tumult at the airport. The chaos unfolded last Friday when thousands of travelers found themselves stranded due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation, which effectively halted all operations at… Continue reading Heathrow boss asked if he should keep his job after airport chaos

The ongoing crisis in Birmingham, known as ‘Binmageddon’, shows no signs of slowing down as mountains of rubbish continue to litter the streets of the UK’s second largest city. The dispute surrounding Birmingham’s bin strikes has resulted in overflowing bins in almost every residential area, leading to an increase in rats, vermin, and fly-tipping across… Continue reading Birmingham bin strike causes major disruption in UK’s second city

Tanya Gupta, reporting for BBC News from West Midlands, highlighted the heart-wrenching ordeal faced by the parents of a three-year-old boy named Aarav Chopra. Aarav tragically passed away after complications arose during surgery at Birmingham Children’s Hospital in 2023. The coroner, Louise Hunt, stated that Aarav suffered from severe bleeding when his artery was pierced… Continue reading Wolverhampton boy's bleed death leaves parents 'shattered'

The tragic disappearance of Charlotte Murray in 2012 continues to haunt her family, especially her sister, Sinead Corrigan. Living with the daily uncertainty of not knowing where her sister’s body is, Sinead expressed the emotional toll this has taken on her and her family. Despite Murray’s former partner, Johnny Miller, being convicted of her murder… Continue reading Charlotte Murray: 'Not having my sister's body prolongs grief'