Category: UK News

Wind and wave power are poised to be integrated into calculations of countries’ economic size for the first time, as part of changes sanctioned by the United Nations. The rules, last updated in 2008, already accounted for assets like oilfields. The aim of this update is to encompass areas that have expanded since then, such… Continue reading Data, waves and wind to be counted in the economy

Residents of the Essex town of Witham have been dealing with a unique situation for the past decade. A set of temporary traffic lights was installed on Woodend Bridge without any progress on upgrading the bridge itself. Despite half a million pounds being spent on traffic management, the infamous roadworks have become a defining feature… Continue reading Witham residents on living by the UK's longest-running roadworks

Annabel Rackham, a reporter focusing on health and wellbeing, sheds light on the rise of LED technology in the skincare industry. Historically, LED technology has been utilized in medical settings to address various skin issues such as eczema, acne, psoriasis, and sun damage. However, the at-home LED market is rapidly expanding, with masks and devices… Continue reading Can an LED face mask really transform your skin?

A trio of prominent figures in Wales have expressed concerns that the progress towards women’s equality may be regressing. Research conducted in 2024 revealed that nearly half of the population in Great Britain believed that women had already achieved equal rights with men. Johanna Robinson, a Welsh government advisor focusing on violence against women and… Continue reading International Women's Day: Concerns equality is 'going backwards'

The UK Eurovision stars, Remember Monday, are set to bring a theatrical performance to the world’s largest live music event in Basel, Switzerland. The group, consisting of Holly-Anne Hull, Charlotte Steele, and Lauren Byrne, have a background in musical theatre, ensuring a show-stopping act for viewers. Despite the pressure of disappointing results for the UK… Continue reading Eurovision: UK entry Remember Monday promises theatrical act

Legal challenges are being brought against the Department of Education (DE) following decisions made by Paul Givan to reject proposals from two schools in north Down to transition to integrated status. Givan, the education minister, opted not to proceed with plans by Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary School to become integrated. Pre-action letters have been… Continue reading Legal challenges after NI schools' integration plans rejected

A group of three Bulgarians was recently convicted of espionage for Russia, sparking concerns about the extent of Russian infiltration in the UK. The Daily Express highlights the threat posed by these agents, who compromised British security and safety. According to a senior Metropolitan Police officer, this case exemplifies Russia’s tactic of recruiting criminals, indicating… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Putin's dirty work in UK' and 'Honeytrap spies'

Each week, BBC presenter and comedian Elis James takes on the challenge of finding a mutual connection to random callers from Wales in just 60 seconds. The segment, known as The Cymru Connection, was born when a Welshman living in Japan called into James’ Radio 5 Live show and podcast last year. Despite the caller… Continue reading The Cymru Connection: Is Elis James linked to everyone in Wales?

A groundbreaking discovery has unveiled the ancient origins of a burial site, now recognized as Britain’s earliest large circular enclosure. Research conducted by the University of Exeter and Historic England has provided new insights into the prehistoric Flagstones monument near Dorchester, Dorset, dating back to the Neolithic period around 3,200BC, approximately two centuries earlier than… Continue reading Dorset burial site revealed to be older than Stonehenge

Emma Pengelly & Mary Litchfield, reporting for BBC News, share the heartbreaking story of a mother whose Make-A-Wish trip to Disneyland Paris for her terminally ill daughter, Daisy, was cancelled due to disruption in Eurostar services following the discovery of an unexploded bomb. Toni Mannion, the mother of five-year-old Daisy, expressed her disappointment as she… Continue reading Eurostar: Mother 'gutted' after Make-A-Wish trip cancelled