Category: UK News

Douglas Alexander expressed confidence in Labour’s ability to make a comeback in Scotland, despite trailing in the polls. Following a major reshuffle that saw Angela Rayner resign as deputy prime minister, Alexander joined the cabinet and highlighted the party’s potential to bounce back in time for the upcoming Holyrood election. He criticized the SNP-led Scottish… Continue reading Douglas Alexander says Labour can 'disprove the critics'

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has expressed concerns about the cabinet’s composition following a reshuffle prompted by Angela Rayner’s resignation. Rayner stepped down from her roles as housing secretary and deputy prime minister, as well as deputy leader of the Labour Party, triggering a search for her replacement. Burnham mentioned on Sunday with Laura… Continue reading Andy Burnham concerned about balance of cabinet after Angela Rayner exit

The Great North Run, a renowned half marathon, is currently underway, with thousands of people participating in the event. The race, which is in its 44th edition, commences in Newcastle, traverses through Gateshead and South Tyneside, and concludes in South Shields. Over 60,000 individuals have registered for the race, and they are being encouraged by… Continue reading Great North Run 2025: Thousands take part on Tyneside

London Underground workers have initiated a five-day walkout in protest of pay and conditions, marking the first strike to close the network in 18 months. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members are engaging in rolling action over pay and “fatigue management”, advocating for a 32-hour workweek. Limited service will be available until 18:00… Continue reading London faces first Tube strike since March 2023

Scotland’s busiest road, the M8, will be undergoing significant disruptions lasting nine months due to extensive roadworks at Junction 26. Commencing on Monday, the £10m project aims to upgrade and refurbish four bridges plagued by potholes, which were constructed in 1968 and traverse local roads and the railway. The bridges – Hillington Interchange East, Hillington… Continue reading Glasgow's M8 set for nine months of roadworks

In 1973, a fateful decision made by a 14-year-old Dennis Morris would alter the course of his life forever. Morris, a budding photographer, seized the opportunity to capture images of Bob Marley during the reggae legend’s first tour of England. The young schoolboy mustered the courage to ask Marley for a photo, and to his… Continue reading Dennis Morris: 'I bunked off school and became Bob Marley's photographer'

Female veterans advocate for increased recognition and support following their military service, noting the unique challenges they face. Dr. Bex Bennett, a former soldier who co-founded the community interest company Sisters in Service, emphasizes the importance of acknowledging women who have undertaken dangerous front-line roles. With 160 members across the UK, the group provides a… Continue reading 'We want to spread the word about women at war'

Conaire Quinn, a man from Ballynahinch, is hopeful that a new drug for a rare form of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) will allow him to spend more quality time with his family. At 38 years old and with a nine-year-old daughter named Autumn, Quinn expressed a sense of urgency due to the limited time he… Continue reading NI health: Ballynahinch man wants wider access for new MND drug

Under the warm spring sun of Warwickshire, I find myself parked in a nondescript hatchback with my cameraman, preparing to rendezvous with a drug dealer. This particular dealer has promised THC vape liquids to my colleague, a schoolgirl undercover BBC reporter, who has been interacting with him via Snapchat. Suspicions are high that the vape… Continue reading How BBC team exposed illegal Snapchat sales of spice-laced vapes

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