Category: UK News

The Christmas Special of Strictly Come Dancing is set to make history by featuring the first drag queen competitor in the show’s 20-year run. Tayce, hailing from Newport in South Wales, made it to the finals of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK in 2020 and is now vying for the glitterball trophy. Partnered with dance… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: First drag queen competitor to be featured

As we all settle in for Christmas at home, spare a thought for the hundreds of people working in the Antarctic region, surrounded by penguins. The Cambridge-based British Antarctic Survey (BAS) employs thousands of workers who are spending the festive season at five research stations and on board the Harwich-based vessel, the RRS Sir David… Continue reading 'This Christmas I'll be counting penguins in Antarctica'

Police in Sussex have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with the alleged rape of a 19-year-old man in Brighton. Officers said the man was approached by two individuals near Harry Ramsden’s restaurant in Old Steine at around 3:30am on Saturday 5 June. The suspects then took him… Continue reading Brighton: Man raped in city centre, police say

Lincolnshire Police have confirmed that two men have died following a collision involving two lorries. The incident occurred near the Snitterby junction on the A15 north of Caenby Corner. The men were identified as hailing from Barnsley and Cleethorpes. According to Lincolnshire Police, the accident involved a Scania and Volvo lorry. Witnesses or anyone in… Continue reading Two lorry drivers killed in A15 crash in Lincolnshire

Franz Ferdinand lead singer Alex Kapranos has recently opened up about how becoming a father has changed his life. The 52-year-old said that departing on tours with his band is now “really difficult.” He explained how saying goodbye to his son is hard and how he has spent his adult life trying to shirk responsibility.… Continue reading 'Fatherhood's like the early days of Franz Ferdinand'

After 26 years, actor Paul Bradley has returned to the set of EastEnders for a special Christmas Eve episode. Bradley reprises the role of Nigel Bates, the character he portrayed before leaving the iconic soap in 1998. The episode sees Nigel appearing at a community center while his old friend Yolande Trueman, played by Angela… Continue reading Eastenders: Nigel Bates makes Christmas return to Albert Square

Family and friends of Scott Stewart, a father of a six-month-old daughter who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, have paid tribute to him. The 42-year-old came to national attention on BBC Scotland News when he discussed adapting his home and trying to earn a living, hoping to live for years to come despite his… Continue reading Rugby star Kenny Logan leads tributes after MND dad dies just before Christmas

Unseasonably mild weather is set to continue across much of the UK on Christmas Day, meaning that many people will be able to forego their winter coats and leave their umbrellas at home. Temperatures are predicted to reach highs of between 11C and 13C, though this will be lower than the warmest Christmas Day on… Continue reading UK weather: Christmas forecasted to be mild for most

Morrisons customers have faced further delays with their Christmas orders, more than 24 hours after the supermarket experienced “systems issues” on Monday. One customer saved up vouchers throughout the year to take £200 of groceries down to £100. Another said they struggled to get answers from the firm relating to their Christmas shop. These issues… Continue reading Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day

Residents in Fleet, Hampshire have been tickled by the Christmas lights strung across High Street by the town council, which have been likened to underwear on a washing line by some. Designed by the council to resemble lanterns, the lights brought some “unexpected humour” to the community, the council revealed in a statement. Despite the… Continue reading Fleet's 'pants' Christmas lights sparking joy