Category: UK News

David Sillito, a Media Correspondent, reported that The Lady, Britain’s longest-running women’s magazine, has officially announced that it is ceasing publication. Known for its etiquette advice and advertisements for various domestic help, the magazine has confirmed that the April edition will be its final one. However, the website, which includes a jobs board and recruitment… Continue reading The Lady: The decline and fall of the bible of female gentility

A survivor of the Manchester Arena bombing expressed his deep disgust at the recent prison attack carried out by Hashem Abedi, the brother of the bomber responsible for the tragic incident in 2017. Abedi, currently held in HMP Frankland, assaulted three prison guards by throwing hot oil at them and stabbing them with homemade blades.… Continue reading Manchester Arena survivor 'angry' and 'broken' by prison attack

Rhian Mannings and Andrea Evans have been close friends for 13 years, a bond forged under tragic circumstances. Andrea was the nurse who cared for Rhian’s one-year-old son, George, on the day he passed away from pneumonia. Rhian expressed her gratitude towards Andrea, acknowledging that leaving her child at the hospital was one of the… Continue reading Miskin mum's unique friendship with nurse who held her dying son

Grass fires in the UK are taking a devastating toll on some of the rarest wildlife, pushing them closer to extinction, according to conservationists. The National Trust revealed that ongoing wildfires in places like Powys have wiped out crucial breeding habitats for endangered species like hen harriers and water voles, which are now the fastest… Continue reading Wildfires pushing rare wildlife to extinction, say conservationists

At the NEU conference in Harrogate, teachers in England are mulling over the idea of a potential strike if the government proceeds with its proposed pay increase for the upcoming school year. The National Education Union (NEU), England’s largest teaching union, has made it clear that they will conduct a formal ballot in the event… Continue reading Teachers in England move a step closer to striking

Health reporter Annabel Rackham reported that the popularity of disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, has decreased in anticipation of the upcoming UK-wide ban on their sale starting from 1 June. According to a study conducted by University College London (UCL), researchers observed a shift towards refillable and rechargeable vapes among users. The research showed a significant… Continue reading Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of government ban

Wednesday’s front pages are rife with a variety of stories, ranging from the latest trade negotiations between the prime minister and the European Union to UK pensioners being pulled into the tax system. The Daily Telegraph brings attention to the potential risk of a trade deal with the White House as the UK nears a… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Bin strike blues' and 'China handed NHS records'

A diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be life-changing, as one woman from County Armagh discovered. Jennifer Cousins, privately diagnosed with ADHD, expressed frustration at the lack of commissioned services for the condition in Northern Ireland. Raised in a chaotic environment, Cousins struggled with impulsivity and a lack of settling down. However, after… Continue reading ADHD: Woman's private diagnosis led to 'life changing' medication

In a highly anticipated verdict, the Supreme Court is set to announce its decision regarding the definition of a woman in law. The ruling follows a protracted legal battle between the Scottish government and a prominent women’s group, with implications that could stretch across Scotland, England, and Wales. At the crux of the issue is… Continue reading Supreme Court to announce ruling on definition of a woman

Frank McAveety, the former leader of Glasgow City Council and ex-Labour MSP, has been detained and accused of fraud offenses dating back to between 2022 and 2024 in Glasgow. Police Scotland verified the accusations and mentioned that a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal soon. In light of these developments, both Scottish Labour… Continue reading Ex-Glasgow council leader Frank McAveety charged over fraud offences