Category: UK News

Kevin Devonport, a former soldier who turned to crime and served a 13-year prison sentence, has discovered his passion for art and become an award-winning artist. Devonport struggled with drug addiction after leaving the Army at 21 and began his criminal career as a heroin dealer. After serving three jail sentences, he was caught selling… Continue reading Award-winning artist learned to paint in prison

Mabel Wulff, a Welsh woman who survived Nazi Germany, risked her life to protect the St Thomas à Becket Anglican Church in Hamburg, according to a plaque dedicated to her heroic acts. After hiding the church’s artwork to save it from damage and smothering fires, she also sheltered people to save their lives. Mabel Wulff was the… Continue reading World War Two: Newport woman celebrated for saving Germany church

A 37-year-old man was arrested by the Cumbria Police on the suspicion of racially abusing a footballer. The police stated that the arrest was made after Carlisle United lost 2-0 to Wigan Athletic in the first round of FA Cup played in Brunton Park. The man, from Carlisle, was arrested on suspicion of a racially… Continue reading Carlisle man arrested for 'racially abusing' Wigan Athletic player

Smoking appears to be making a comeback within pop culture, bolstered by a number of celebrities, influencers and entertainers reportedly glamourising the habit. “Being a brat” has become popular among the younger generation, with the cult following of Charli XCX and her “pack of cigs and a Bic lighter” becoming a defining feature for the… Continue reading Are celebs such as Charli XCX and Addison Rae making smoking 'cool' again?

The number of babies being born in England and Wales has reached its lowest point since the 1970s, according to official statistics. The fertility rate, which measures the number of children born per woman during their child-bearing years, is now at 1.44 – a record low. The rate in Scotland is slightly lower, at 1.3.… Continue reading Fertility: Why are fewer babies being born in England and Wales?

A black woman, Kemi Badenoch, has been elected as the first leader of a major UK political party, the Conservative Party. Several newspapers had this as their main headline on Sunday, with the Sunday Telegraph quoting her as saying it was time for a fresh start. The Observer focused on a financial challenge from the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Labour challenges Badenoch' and 'Lopez backs Harris'

David Gilliver, a Scottish photographer, has been shortlisted for this year’s British Photography Awards in the best low light photograph category. Gilliver has been pioneering light painting techniques for over 15 years, creating colourful and imaginative images for his portfolio. One of his most recent pieces, “Where Rainbows Sleep”, features a rainbow-coloured trail of light… Continue reading Photographer David Gilliver uses 'light sabre' to create magical photos

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Public contracts with schools, the NHS and the armed forces have generated millions of pounds in income for the private estates of Prince William and King Charles, according to an investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches and the Sunday Times newspaper. The deals made with the Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster over the past year have… Continue reading Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'

Fetching a chance to meet an A-lister could be a dream come true for many, and for a UK-based artist, it was nothing less than a surreal experience. Wilf Elliott, a 21-year-old from Essex, delivered two charcoal drawings of Tom Cruise to the actor himself, and he still cannot believe his luck. Wilf has previously… Continue reading 'I drew Tom Cruise and he asked to meet me' – Essex artist