Category: UK News

Scotland was hit by one of the most powerful storms in over a decade named Storm Éowyn, which saw windspeeds of over 100mph in some areas. The devastating gusts caused thousands of trees to fall, including Edinburgh’s tallest tree – a 166-year-old Himalayan cedar. This loss was felt by the staff at the Royal Botanic… Continue reading Tallest tree destroyed in storm 'like loss of an old friend'

Conservationists at the London Zoo in the UK have successfully bred 33 young Southern Darwin’s frogs after they were transported 7,000 miles from their native Chile. The critically endangered male frogs carry their offspring in their vocal sacs before giving birth to froglets through their mouths. The move was prompted by the spread of amphibian… Continue reading Endangered frog dads 'give birth' after 7,000-mile trip

A government initiative dubbed “Pathfinder” to reduce the backlog in family court proceedings and provide more support for domestic abuse victims has been hailed as a success. Since its inception in 2022, the pilot scheme has significantly reduced the time cases take to be resolved, while the number of cases with unused entries has halved.… Continue reading Family court: Pathfinder pilot to support abuse victims extended

Tradespeople across the UK are calling for tougher penalties for tool thieves as tens of millions of pounds worth of equipment are stolen every year. Individual tradespeople and organisations are being targeted, with many tools stolen from vans, which are often left severely damaged after being targeted. The theft of tools has restricted jobs that… Continue reading Tool thefts are a 'plague', tradespeople say

Derbyshire’s A57 Snake Pass may have to close indefinitely due to frequent landslips, according to Derbyshire County Council. The scenic route, popular among motorists for its stunning views, was originally built in 1821 to connect Manchester and Sheffield and is over 200 years old. Roger Hargreaves, director of Glossop Heritage Trust, stated that Snake Pass… Continue reading Snake Pass: Could famous driving road close to cars?

The banks of Loch Long in Argyll have become a plastic dumping ground. Known as the Arrochar litter sink, the loch is hit by prevailing winds and earth rotation which brings debris from the surrounding waterways, bringing about around 62,000 items every year. About 11% of waste from the River Clyde, which flows through Scotland’s… Continue reading How Loch Long became a magnet for Scotland's plastic waste

Several of the UK’s daily newspapers feature stories related to international diplomacy and conflict. The main headline on The Guardian highlights the market concerns that followed US President Donald Trump signing executive orders imposing higher taxes on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. Mexico and Canada responded with immediate threats of retaliation, and investors are… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Vlad's drone kills Brit boy' and 'fears of global trade war'

The UK home secretary, Yvette Cooper, has criticised tech giants Google, YouTube, Meta, and TikTok for their “disgraceful” failure to remove violent and extremist videos from their platforms, despite government calls to do so. Speaking to the BBC’s Sunday programme, Cooper referred to footage reportedly watched by the Southport killer, Axel Rudakubana, who recently murdered… Continue reading Disgraceful that videos seen by Southport killer still online – Cooper

Newcastle United football club has contacted the police after one of its players, Joe Willock, was the target of racist abuse on social media. The abuse was received after Newcastle’s latest match against Fulham, which they lost 2-1. Willock had been a substitute in the second half and bore the brunt of the blame for… Continue reading Joe Willock: Newcastle report racist social media abuse sent to midfielder to police

The sale of personalised number plates has surged in recent years, with figures obtained by the BBC showing that more than 1.2 million transactions took place in 2024, up from approximately 500,000 in 2014. The data, obtained from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), includes plates purchased directly from the DVLA as well as… Continue reading Personalised number plate sales double over 10 years