Category: UK News

Jody Gormley, a former Tyrone gaelic footballer, has announced that he has been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. The former player, who helped the county win the Ulster Championship in 1995 and reach the All-Ireland final later that year, said that he has “no fear of dying whatsoever.” Having been managing his club Trillick as… Continue reading Jody Gormley: Former Tyrone player has 'no fear of dying' after revealing terminal cancer diagnosis

The latest news dominating the front page of The Times showcases an image of an enormous pile-up of ruined cars that are blocking a tunnel entrance in Valencia, Spain, which tragically highlights how catastrophic the floods in Spain have been. The Daily Telegraph featured an article about Elon Musk’s criticism of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s decision… Continue reading Paper headlines: King cuts off Andrew and tax blow for care homes

After experiencing four miscarriages, Oliver Dent, a firefighter from Hatfield, has called for better support for emergency service workers who have gone through pregnancy loss. Mr. Dent said that he was accused by Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service of “putting the service under strain” due to taking time off to grieve. He has since assisted… Continue reading Hertfordshire fireman 'pressured back to work' after miscarriages

Ana Jaks, an illustrator from Bristol, was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 27. She is now part of a campaign called Staring Back At Me, which aims to combat the stigma around ADHD, particularly among women and non-binary people. Ana has designed illustrations for the lining on suit jackets as part of the… Continue reading ADHD: Illustrator raises awareness of stigma around in women

Following the announcement on changes to inheritance tax for farms in the Budget, many farmers have expressed their dissatisfaction. From April 2026, inherited agricultural assets worth over £1m, previously exempt, will now be subject to inheritance tax at a reduced rate of 20%. There have been various speculations about the number of farms that will… Continue reading How many farms would be affected by Budget changes?

The discovery that two women were switched at birth has rocked two families in the West Midlands. It began when Tony’s friends bought him a DNA home-testing kit for Christmas in 2021. Two months later, on a rainy day when Tony was bored because his golf game was cancelled, he took the test, and sent… Continue reading The DNA test that showed two women had been swapped at birth

The tragic murder of Holly Newton, a 15-year-old victim of domestic abuse, has sparked calls for more awareness of the warning signs of abusive relationships among young people. Holly’s mother, Micala Trussler, says her daughter did not recognize that her relationship with Logan MacPhail was abusive until days before he murdered her. Even controlling behavior… Continue reading Holly Newton's family issue abusive relationship warning

On Saturday morning, the Conservative Party will elect a new leader after Rishi Sunak stepped down. Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick are presently competing for the position. Badenoch seemed to be the frontrunner for the role based on what people are saying, but it is difficult to determine the actual outcome of the poll. According… Continue reading Chris Mason: Kemi Badenoch is favourite, but will she clinch Tory leadership crown?

A man from Watford has been handed a sentence of two-and-a-half years in jail for brandishing a knife at a Viking re-enactment event whilst claiming to have fought for proscribed terror group the Wagner Group in Ukraine. Piotr Kucharski, a 49-year-old builder, donned combat clothing and badges with the Russian mercenary group’s insignia whilst becoming… Continue reading Watford man jailed over Wagner Group boast at Viking event

The UK’s first-ever female Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has revealed a new budget aimed at strengthening the UK economy. In a major policy announcement, the government plans to increase taxes by £40 billion. Reeves said that the goal of the new budget is to “fix the foundations” of Britain’s economy. According to the Chancellor, the government… Continue reading Watch: Chancellor says Budget will raise taxes by £40bn