A milestone achievement was reached as Aly Coyle from County Down became the 100th person from Northern Ireland to selflessly donate a kidney to a stranger. Aly’s act of kindness came to fruition when she helped a six-year-old boy from England by donating her kidney, allowing him to undergo a life-saving transplant earlier this year… Continue reading Organ Donation: 'Donating kidney to a stranger feels worthwhile'
Category: UK News
School uniforms: New law should come into NI 'sooner than later'
The issue of expensive school uniforms in Northern Ireland has sparked debates leading to the introduction of a new law aimed at addressing the soaring costs. Education Minister Paul Givan presented the bill at Stormont as a means to hold schools accountable for their pricing structures and potentially implement a price cap on uniforms. This… Continue reading School uniforms: New law should come into NI 'sooner than later'
Southport victim 'born to be a star', say parents fundraising for memorial stage
Sarah Campbell and George Sandeman report for BBC News on a heart-wrenching story about the parents of Alice da Silva Aguiar, a young girl tragically killed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport the previous year. The devastated parents fondly remember their daughter as being “born to be a star,” highlighting her passion for… Continue reading Southport victim 'born to be a star', say parents fundraising for memorial stage
British tourist dies while trekking with friend in Himalayas
Francesca Gillett reported for BBC News that a tragic incident occurred in the Himalaya mountains in northern India involving a British tourist who lost his life while trekking with a friend. The challenging terrain near the village of Thathri in Dharamshala posed difficulties for the hikers, resulting in one of them being critically injured. Despite… Continue reading British tourist dies while trekking with friend in Himalayas
Spacewalk training 'nothing like diving' – NI's first astronaut
Astrophysicist Dr Rosemary Coogan, Northern Ireland’s first astronaut, shared her insights on the evolving space sector with BBC News NI. She emphasized the increasing involvement of commercial partners in the industry, marking a significant shift in the field. Dr Coogan, who completed basic training with the European Space Agency last year, is currently in the… Continue reading Spacewalk training 'nothing like diving' – NI's first astronaut
Crumbling English museums get £270m funding from government
Culture in England is getting a boost as museums, galleries, and other cultural venues are set to receive £270m in funding from the government. The money is aimed at helping these institutions stay afloat and address issues with their deteriorating buildings. This funding is crucial for attractions that are in urgent need of financial support… Continue reading Crumbling English museums get £270m funding from government
Newcastle man's eye saved with help of placenta
A man’s eye was saved thanks to the use of a donated placenta following an acid attack. Paul Laskey, who experienced severe chemical burns to his eye after acid was squirted onto his face, underwent two emergency corneal transplants and three amnion grafts. These grafts utilized tissue from the inner lining of a donated placenta… Continue reading Newcastle man's eye saved with help of placenta
Buckinghamshire Ukrainian families worry about UK temporary visas
The concerns surrounding temporary UK visas for Ukrainian refugees have been brought to light by a charity urging the government to reconsider the visa options available to Ukrainian nationals living in the UK. Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, many Ukrainians sought refuge in the UK and are now faced with the… Continue reading Buckinghamshire Ukrainian families worry about UK temporary visas
What is a sinkhole and how does it form?
In the village of Godstone in Surrey, residents were forced to evacuate after two sinkholes emerged this week, stretching across significant portions of the high street. The initial hole made its appearance late on Monday night and had expanded to at least 65ft (20m) by Tuesday afternoon. Sinkholes, though not uncommon in the UK, have… Continue reading What is a sinkhole and how does it form?
Newspaper headlines: 'Shameful' Trump attack on Zelensky and 'Tearful Emma'
In a shocking turn of events, US President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm with his recent comments targeting Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, labeling him a “dictator” and issuing a stark warning implying the potential demise of his country if swift action is not taken. The Daily Mail hails Trump’s statement as inciting worldwide disgust… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Shameful' Trump attack on Zelensky and 'Tearful Emma'