Category: UK News

A heartwarming story emerges from Monk Park Farm near Thirsk, where a baby wallaby named ‘Roo’ found a new family after his mother tragically passed away shortly after his birth in September. Mark Navin and Lauren Owen, the compassionate farmers who run the farm, have taken on the role of surrogate parents for the young… Continue reading Baby wallaby adopted by Thirsk farmers after losing mum

The Prime Minister announced that the government has fulfilled a crucial election promise to provide an additional two million NHS appointments in England during its first year. Between July and November last year, there were nearly 2.2 million more elective care appointments compared to the same period in 2023, as reported by the government. Despite… Continue reading Keir Starmer: Pledge of two million extra NHS appointments met

Alun Ebenezer, head teacher at Caldicot School, has garnered attention for his tough stance on discipline. Referred to as the “head from hell” by some, he recently implemented Saturday detentions as part of a zero-tolerance approach to poor behavior. Taking the reins at Caldicot School, which has faced challenges such as teacher strikes over classroom… Continue reading Caldicot head teacher Alun Ebenezer: 'We must stop mollycoddling kids'

Sean Coughlan, a royal correspondent, reported that the Princess of Wales and her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, have showcased their artistic abilities through four portraits of each other. This marks the first time that an artwork by Catherine featuring one of her children has been displayed in public, with a drawing… Continue reading Kate and children show drawing skills by sharing portraits

Stena Line and Irish Ferries have made adjustments to their operations at Holyhead port following the closure of one of the berths. Instead of the usual two berths, the ferry services are currently running from a single site. This temporary change is due to the ongoing repair work on the damaged berth. Since the partial… Continue reading Holyhead: Storm-hit port set to reopen on 1 July

Childhood buddies tragically lost their lives in a fatal quad bike crash while on vacation, a recent inquest revealed. Cory Dove and Matthew Steward, both 26 years old, were in Fethiye, Turkey when they sustained fatal “multiple traumatic injuries” on May 13. With both friends hailing from Harwich, they passed away on the spot after… Continue reading Harwich friends died in Turkey quad bike crash, inquest hears

Following the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, there are still numerous customers left without broadband, with one individual describing the situation as a “complete disaster from beginning to end”. Davy Uprichard, a customer of broadband company Fibrus, remains one of approximately 1,500 customers who have yet to be reconnected after the storm’s damage over three weeks… Continue reading Fibrus broadband service after storm damage a 'complete disaster'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The UK leader has expressed willingness to deploy UK troops in Ukraine under the condition of a lasting peace deal with the support of a US guarantee. This move comes amid peace talks between… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Test of strength' for Starmer over Ukraine war

The Scottish government has initiated the early release of up to 390 prisoners as part of an effort to alleviate overcrowding in prisons. Legislation was passed last year allowing eligible inmates serving sentences of less than four years to be freed after serving 40% of their term, rather than the previously required 50%. The release… Continue reading Early release of hundreds of prisoners to begin in Scotland

A warning has been issued by a dentist who expressed concerns about the future of NHS dental services, suggesting that there may be a complete absence of NHS dentists within two years. Dr. Harj Singrao, who operates a practice in Newbridge, Caerphilly, highlighted the challenges he faces due to what he described as constrictive NHS… Continue reading 'NHS dentists might disappear in two years'