Category: UK News

Emma Griffiths first noticed her legs were growing out of proportion with the rest of her body when she was around 11 years old. It wasn’t until she saw Love Island contestant Shaughna Phillips with similar-shaped legs that she started researching her condition. The experts online suggested lipoedema, a condition that causes abnormal fat build-up… Continue reading Lipoedema: Love Island star helped me find 'fat built-up' condition

Concerns have been raised by senior doctors responsible for overseeing cancer care in England and Wales about deficiencies in NHS services leading to almost half of patients not receiving appropriate treatment for certain types of cancer. The National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre (NatCan) provided evidence to the BBC, pinpointing issues with prostate, kidney, and colon… Continue reading Cancer patients not getting right care, say doctors

Reported by Ruth Green and Rowan Bridge for BBC News, upcoming changes in regulations aim to tighten online sales of knives in the UK. Retailers will be compelled to report suspicious knife purchases to the police, while penalties for selling to minors will increase from six months to two years in prison. Additionally, a new… Continue reading Retailers selling knives online face stricter laws

The recent discussions between the US and Russia regarding the end of the war in Ukraine have garnered significant attention in the media. Various newspapers are highlighting the unexpected cooperation between the two nations, with flags of both countries flying together, marking a dramatic shift in diplomatic relations. The Financial Times describes these events as… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Zelensky could fall', as US and Russia agree more talks

The Mobo Awards made history this year, with Central Cee being named best male act for a record-breaking third time. The event, held in Newcastle, saw a total of seven trophies won by Central Cee, matching Stormzy’s accolades as the most decorated rapper in Mobo history. Despite not attending the ceremony in person, Central Cee’s… Continue reading Central Cee makes history at Mobo Awards after seventh win

Former drummer of The Jam, Rick Buckler, has passed away at 69 years old, as confirmed by his ex-bandmates on social media. The Jam, a band that gained fame in the late 1970s punk and new wave era, is credited with sparking a resurgence in mod fashion and music. Bandmate Paul Weller expressed his shock… Continue reading The Jam drummer Rick Buckler dies aged 69

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The lasting impact of the Omagh bomb in 1998, which claimed the life of 12-year-old Fernando Blasco Baselga, still resonates with those who were present at the scene. Superintendent Norman Haslett from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, who was just two years into his career at that time, recounted the harrowing aftermath of the… Continue reading Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Police officer recalls death of 12-year-old

In a recent development, a 66-year-old woman, Janice Nix, has been accused of manslaughter in connection to the tragic death of five-year-old Andrea Bernard in south London back in 1978. The Metropolitan Police revealed that Andrea, who was assaulted in Thornton Heath on June 6, 1978, succumbed to her injuries in a specialized burns unit… Continue reading Thornton Heath: Janice Nix accused of killing Andrea Bernard

The Scottish Conservatives have expressed frustration after their request for a statement on public sector workers’ access to single-sex spaces was denied by ministers at Holyrood. The Tories had called for clarity on the issue following an ongoing employment tribunal involving NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie, who was suspended after a complaint regarding sharing a… Continue reading Government accused of 'moral cowardice' in single-sex spaces row