Category: UK News

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

Series of “basic failures” in medical care led to the death of Laura-Jane Seaman, two days after she had given birth to her fifth child, according to a coroner’s report. The report underlined that the bleeding was not spotted, despite the mother’s repeated concerns that she was “gushing”. The incident occurred on 23 December 2022… Continue reading Witham mum dies after hospital's 'basic failures', says coroner

After spending 1,000 days in kennels during the last three Christmases, a three-year-old rescue dog named Sarah has finally been rehomed. The plea for help by the RSPCA Block Fen Centre in Cambridgeshire was read by the Baker family in Nottinghamshire, who ultimately decided to give Sarah a new home. Sarah was taken in during… Continue reading Lurcher rehomed after 1,000 days in RSPCA kennels in Cambridgeshire

The Upper Coquet valley in Northumberland, home to just 48 residents, has been without mains electricity for over a century. Sam Wood, who has lived in the valley for 20 years, has been campaigning for a decade to bring mains power to the off-grid community she describes as “on the edge of society” which suffers… Continue reading Farms in Upper Coquetdale will get mains power in 2025

ape Town. “But we’ve pulled together and we’ve been there for each other. And ultimately, that’s what families do.” His comments earned both sympathy and criticism, with some suggesting that royal duty and the privileges that come with it should come first before personal struggles are aired in public. “People, I think, want to hear… Continue reading Prince William's annus horribilis: How he handled crises of 2024

The UK government has launched a consultation on the phasing-out of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. The move aims to “restore clarity” for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander wants industry views from automotive and charging experts on how to deliver Labour’s manifesto commitment to restore the 2030 deadline.… Continue reading Consultation launched over petrol and diesel car phase-out

Over the Christmas period last year, the NHS reported a significant increase in views to their website on a range of topics. One of the most viewed pages was about coughs, colds and chest infections, which is unsurprising given that winter is the season for colds and flus. However, there was also a notable increase… Continue reading People seek NHS advice on drinking and breastfeeding at Christmas