Category: UK News

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

Two NHS trusts in London are trialling artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify people at risk of type 2 diabetes early and prevent the onset of the disease. The Imperial College and Chelsea and Westminster hospital trusts are using an AI system called Aire-DM, which analyses patients’ heart traces for signs of early warnings that… Continue reading Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

Musician Digga D has told a court that he has been using cannabis since he was 12 years old to help with his frequent migraines. The 24-year-old rapper admitted to importing 3kg of the Class B drug after he was arrested near Lincoln in February 2023 after broadcasting on Instagram Live. He pleaded guilty to… Continue reading Rapper Digga D took up cannabis at 12, Lincoln court hears

As Brits gear up for the festive period, they can expect an unusual Christmas Day, with unseasonably mild weather forecasted across the country. Even though clouds are expected to loom over the UK, some rain is predicted only in the far north of Scotland. As always, the weather will play a huge role during Christmas,… Continue reading Weather forecast for a cloudy and mild Christmas Day

South Yorkshire Police have reported that an 18-year-old man has died after crashing his black Ford Fiesta into a wall during a police pursuit in Sheffield. Police claim that the man reacted to their presence on Hyde Park Walk and “attempted to flee the scene” at around 13:00 GMT on Monday. The car was believed… Continue reading Man dies in Sheffield after car hits wall during police pursuit

A father-of-two has died after being hit by a car while out walking his dog in Carmarthenshire. The man was hit by a car between 18:45 GMT and 19:45 on Monday near Caer Salem Baptist Chapel in Llanpumsaint. The community has been left in mourning by the tragic event, with a local councillor describing the… Continue reading Carmarthenshire manhunt after dad-of-two killed in hit-and-run

Ayodele Jambgadi, a 28-year-old man from Ilford, has been charged with murder after the death of Jorge Ortega, an Elizabeth line worker, at Ilford station in east London. Ortega was taken to hospital on 4 December with serious head injuries and died two days later. Jambgadi has also been charged with affray, and his previous… Continue reading Ilford station: Man charged with murdering Elizabeth line worker