Category: UK News

After months of delays, contractors have finally been appointed to investigate potentially defective school buildings built after World War II. The Guardian reports that ministers have ordered safety checks on these buildings after concerns were raised. Meanwhile, the Times reports on a “rising toll” of young women who are more likely to be off work… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: School 'defects' check ordered and 'young adults to ill to work'

In a stunning match at the PDC World Darts Championship, former winner Peter Wright knocked defending champion Luke Humphries out of the tournament in the fourth round. Humphries struggled throughout the match, eventually losing 4-1 to Wright, who is seeded 17th. Despite having a challenging year, Wright expressed confidence in his ability to match the… Continue reading PDC World Darts Championship 2025 results: Luke Humphries knocked out by Peter Wright

Hayley Gardyj, a mother from Melksham, Wiltshire, who saved her baby’s life when he suddenly stopped breathing two years ago, is campaigning for infant CPR advice to be included in children’s “red books”. Her eight-week-old son Brodie, who was born prematurely and spent six weeks in neonatal intensive care at the Royal United Hospital (RUH)… Continue reading Wiltshire mum's CPR campaign after baby stopped breathing

A group of friends from London, who call themselves Kids of the Colony, have gained millions of social media views by exploring their cultural backgrounds. Abu Finiin, Kayum Miah and Zak Hajjaj travelled to Bangladesh, Morocco and Somaliland to learn more about their ancestry and documented their adventures on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. The trio,… Continue reading The YouTubers exploring their family homelands

More than 20 years ago, a freak wave caused 62 containers of Lego to fall off a cargo ship and be lost at sea. This year, the first ever Lego shark lost at sea has been discovered among the debris. The Lost at Sea project was founded by Tracey Williams to document the discovery of… Continue reading Ocean gives up hundreds of rare Lego treasures in 2024

The UK is slated to be hit with extreme weather conditions as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day approaches. The Met Office has issued weather warnings for heavy rain, snow, and winds up to 70mph. For residents in Northern Ireland, northern England, and parts of Scotland, yellow weather warnings have been put in place.… Continue reading Warnings of snow, wind and rain across the UK for New Year

The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has defended the government’s decision to end tax exemptions for private schools, calling them a “luxury we cannot afford.” In an op-ed for the Telegraph, Phillipson said that very few families would leave private schools as a result, while emphasising the need for investment in the state education system. The… Continue reading Private school tax breaks a 'luxury', says Phillipson

One of Western Europe’s most remarkable collections of prehistoric Neolithic burial chambers sits scattered across 250 sites nestled within the valleys, hills, and open fields of Wales, according to an exploration of these structures by Professor of Archaeology at the University of Coimbra and research fellow at Liverpool University George Nash. These ancient structures, dating… Continue reading History: Burial chambers reveal Wales' Neolithic past

A man who was hit by a car on Christmas Day and later died in hospital has led to the arrest of three people on suspicion of murder. Kirk Marsden, 37, from Blackburn, was injured outside The Gate bar on the corner of Moorgate Street, Blackburn, just after 4:45 pm on Wednesday. Lancashire Constabulary said… Continue reading Blackburn: Third murder arrest after Christmas Day pub row death

An 18-year-old man has died after being fatally stabbed on Heanor Road in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. The incident was reported to emergency services at around 8:20 pm on Saturday, after which the man was found in the road with a stab wound.  The young victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Derbyshire Police. Authorities have… Continue reading Ilkeston: Murder inquiry as man, 18, fatally stabbed