Category: UK News

One of the most recognizable landmarks in Scotland is the Glenfinnan Viaduct, standing for 123 years. Despite its historic significance, it’s in dire need of restoration work. To mitigate further deterioration, rope access teams have been working day and night over the past several months, primarily focused on the strengthening of the bridge’s concrete arches… Continue reading Glenfinnan Viaduct: Repairing Scotland's 'Harry Potter' bridge

Police Scotland has declared an inquiry into alleged historical abuse at a former residential school as a “critical incident,” due to the complexity of the investigation and the resources required. Operation Chalk is currently investigating claims of physical and sexual abuse at Kerelaw School between the 1970s and 2000s. Ten individuals in connection with alleged… Continue reading Police declare 'critical incident' over Kerelaw school's historic abuse

Police in Cornwall have reported that eight people were injured following an incident involving a land train. The Devon and Cornwall force received a call at approximately 7:00 pm GMT and arrived at the scene at Tregoad Holiday Park in St Martin, near Looe to investigate the matter. The police spokesperson mentioned that whilst eight people are believed… Continue reading Looe: Eight believed to be injured in land train incident

The initial paramedic to attend to former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia after they were poisoned with Novichok tried to administer a drug used to treat opioids, according to an inquiry. Ian Parsons treated the pair in Salisbury on March 4, 2018. He heard over the VHF radio that a seizure might… Continue reading Salisbury Novichok victim 'treated with opioid overdose drug'

The UK government has presented a Budget with tax rises, changes to borrowing rules and NHS spending. Labour’s worldview is evident throughout, despite its conflicting promises not to raise taxes. The party has adopted a closer stance to the Conservatives regarding tax and spending to avoid spooking swing voters and losing elections. The chancellor’s mitigating… Continue reading Chris Mason: A change-making Budget and a moment of jeopardy

Four protesters, three women, and one man were silently praying outside an abortion clinic in south London as I arrived at the scene. They held a picture of the Virgin Mary draped in beads and did not wish to be interrupted. It’s become customary to see protesters outside abortion clinics, standing with signs that at… Continue reading My afternoon with protesters who stand outside abortion clinics

Labour’s Rachel Reeves has delivered her first Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer, marking the first time in 14 years that Labour has been in power. Reeves announced a significant series of investments in the health service and schools, paid for by a £40bn tax increase and a rule change permitting the government to borrow… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Reeves' £40bn tax gamble' and 'bombshell for Britain's strivers'

The biggest brick collection in the UK, which includes 6,000 Scottish-made bricks from around the world, needs a new home. Mark Cranston and Ian Suddaby, who have spent 15 years collecting the bricks, have agreed that if anything happens to one of them, the other will ensure their collection remains safe. However, the pair has… Continue reading Our priceless collection of 6,000 bricks needs a new home

Police officers in Scotland are taking a stand against a pay offer they believe “shows contempt” for their hard work. Traditionally, Scottish officers are prohibited by law from taking industrial action. But in a concerted move, they have decided to withdraw their goodwill, meaning they will stop working at the scheduled time and not start… Continue reading Police officers to 'withdraw goodwill' in protest at pay offer

The UK government has pledged to provide full funding for the Eden Project Morecambe, a planned eco-visitor attraction located next to Morecambe Bay in Lancashire. The project was promised £50m from the previous government’s Levelling Up fund, but Labour had not yet committed to it. Labour MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale Lizzi Collinge has confirmed… Continue reading Eden Project Morecambe to go ahead with £50m from Labour