Category: UK News

Simon and Barbara Williamson have launched a new online education program to educate people in Northern Ireland about asthma. The couple was motivated to create the program following the tragic death of their daughter, Rachel, when she was 16-years-old in 2017. The program is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland and provides detailed… Continue reading Asthma: Bereaved Portavogie parents launch online teaching course

upreme Court, Sen. Josh Hawley, singled out Shein during a congressional hearing. He accused the company of using forced labour and called on US Customs and Border Protection to investigate. In response, Shein said in a statement that “We categorically deny any allegation that our company is involved in forced labour.” Some of Shein’s customers… Continue reading Shein: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling the company's success

Over the weekend, hundreds of people took advantage of the cold weather to go ice skating in Upware, Cambridgeshire. The Fens, which are flooded meadows that freeze over, provide ideal conditions for Fen skating, which is different from skating on frozen lakes or rivers due to the shallow ice. Fen skating has been around since… Continue reading Fen skaters head to Upware to make most of frozen fields

The UK government is set to unveil its plans to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) across the country to improve growth and efficiency in public services. The AI Opportunities Action Plan, being announced on Monday, will be supported by leading tech firms that have committed £14bn to various projects, creating over 13,000 jobs. The plan includes… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence: Plan to 'unleash AI' across UK revealed

Anita Fox, daughter of the late Sandie Bowen, has expressed her distress at the prospect of her mother’s killer, Michael Bowen, being released from prison again. Bowen was jailed for life in 1998 after killing Sandie, but has been paroled and recalled to custody twice since. The Parole Board said it undertakes “thorough” and “careful”… Continue reading Murder victim's daughter learned of killer's release on honeymoon

Due to the recent Los Angeles wildfires, the release of the Duchess of Sussex’s new Netflix show has been postponed until March, according to the streaming giant. The lifestyle series, entitled With Love, Meghan, was filmed in southern California and was originally set to premiere on Wednesday, but in light of the ongoing devastation caused… Continue reading Duchess of Sussex's Netflix show With Love, Meghan delayed over LA fires

Liverpool city center came to a standstill on Sunday evening as hundreds of people gathered on the steps of St. George’s Hall to pay their respects to the much-loved TV star James Lee Williams, better known as drag icon, The Vivienne. Amid the sorrowful tears, emotional speeches and heartfelt performances, attendees let go of green… Continue reading The Vivienne's family say 'we're so proud' at green-lit vigil

Adam Tucker, a musician from King’s Lynn in Norfolk, provided the singing voice for Robbie Williams in the musical biopic Better Man. Tucker sent recordings of himself singing to film producers who were seeking a sound-alike and estimated that over 90% of the music heard in the movie was him. The filmmakers wanted newly recorded versions… Continue reading Who provides Robbie Williams singing voice in Better Man film?

Surfing is a sport that is commonly associated with the summer months. However, Laura Truelove, the founder of Daughters of the Sea magazine and podcast, does not let the winter months deter her from hitting the waves. In fact, she states that the waves are better in the winter. Truelove began surfing 10 years ago… Continue reading Swansea: 'I was prescribed surfing to help my depression'

Three individuals, including two teenagers, are facing murder charges following the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy near Bedford bus station. Thomas Taylor was attacked on Greenhill Street on Wednesday at approximately 5:50 pm and passed away later in the hospital, as stated by Bedfordshire Police. Ahmed Adam, 18, of Mardale Close, Kempston, along with… Continue reading Man and two teenage boys charged with Bedford bus station murder