Category: UK News

Anthony Pierce, a former bishop of Swansea and Brecon, has admitted to five indecent assaults on a male child under the age of 16 when he was a parish priest in West Cross, Swansea from 1985 to 1990. The Church in Wales said in a statement that the allegations of his crimes emerged in 2023… Continue reading Former Swansea and Brecon bishop admits indecent assault on child

Scotiacon is Scotland’s largest furry convention. Fennick Firefox, a man who dresses up as a cartoon fox, uses his furry alter-ego to escape his everyday struggles. The act of putting on a fur suit allows him to let go and enjoy the moment. Fennick is just one of many people who attended the convention, which… Continue reading 'Being a furry is like wearing a superhero cape'

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has issued an apology to Elizabeth Hudson, a woman who was previously abused by her ex-partner, after an administrative error resulted in her believing that her attacker would be released early from prison. Martin Underwood had assaulted Ms. Hudson in their home in Barnsley and subsequently attacked another victim while… Continue reading Ministry of Justice apologises for prisoner early release letter

Ahead of their match in the Men’s Six Nations, Italy and Wales are preparing for what could be a pivotal showdown. Both teams have much to prove, with Wales in the grip of their worst losing run and potentially looking to drop to the lowest place in the world rankings. Meanwhile, Italy are on a… Continue reading Six Nations: Italy and Wales battle in Rome for respect

The decision by the UK government to lift tariffs on Chinese e-bikes has been criticised as detrimental to British manufacturing. The move, which came into effect on Friday, has been welcomed by the Trade Remedies Authority as an opportunity for consumers to save £200 and decrease the cost of Chinese imports. However, British e-bike businesses… Continue reading Cheap China e-bikes 'kick in teeth' for UK firms

Jessie, a 35-year-old woman, spent 550 days in Northampton General Hospital after being medically fit to leave but required a suitable place to go to. Amongst boxes and bags sits her collection of dolls which she holds to stay calm. The BBC has followed her story as the NHS trust took expensive High Court action… Continue reading Woman evicted from NHS hospital ward after being stuck for 18 months

As universities in the UK continue to struggle with their financial situation, students are feeling the impact in various ways. From course closures to job cuts, the sector is facing difficult times, with little relief in sight even as tuition fees continue to rise. These issues are not limited to a select few institutions, but… Continue reading 'My university course made me who I am – now it's being cut'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under fire for requesting that bereaved relatives repay state pensions that had mistakenly been sent to the deceased. Although the DWP has no legal authority to reclaim these funds, the department has argued that they do so to uphold public funds. The department says that the… Continue reading Bereaved families asked to return pension overpayments

Bridget Jones’s Diary, the queen of chaotic charm, has been a source of inspiration to her audience since the release of the book in 1996 and the film adaptation in 2001. The flawed heroine captivated the hearts of Gen Z, who weren’t even born when Helen Fielding’s novel was first published. Fielding has been approached… Continue reading Bridget Jones: Life lessons she taught Gen Z from self-acceptance to the power of granny pants

When the owner of Massey Cafe made a post on social media, neither he nor anyone else expected that it would go viral. Ritchie Massey promised on X that he would offer free sausage sandwiches if West Bromwich Albion signed Adam Armstrong on transfer deadline day. To celebrate the deal, which went through 14 hours… Continue reading Free Oldbury sandwiches for all after West Brom loan signing