Category: UK News

A 93-year-old woman with a suspected hip injury was left waiting 14 hours for an ambulance and a further 23 hours in a corridor at Royal Derby Hospital, according to her family. The incident occurred when a visiting health care professional called for an ambulance for Iris Webster at her home in Long Eaton, Derbyshire… Continue reading Long Eaton grandmother waited 14 hours 'in agony' for ambulance

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has assured working people that their payslips will not be subject to increased taxes in the upcoming UK Budget. The Labour party had previously pledged not to increase National Insurance, income tax or VAT on working people; however, the definition of who this covered had not been defined precisely. Phillipson clarified… Continue reading Budget: No tax rises in payslips for 'working people', says Bridget Phillipson

Investigations are underway after a hit-and-run accident in South Lanarkshire led to the death of a 70-year-old pedestrian. Quarry Street in Hamilton was the location where the car struck the victim at 00:40 on Sunday. Emergency services, upon arrival at the scene, confirmed the man had died because of his injuries. The police are appealing… Continue reading Man, 70, dies after being struck by car in Hamilton hit-and-run

A 48-year-old man by the name of Kulvinder Ram has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after a woman and two children were found with stab wounds in East London on Friday evening. The woman in her 30s, as well as an eight-year-old girl and a two-year-old boy, were discovered by police officials… Continue reading Dagenham: Man charged after woman and two children stabbed

Dr Sheila Reith has received the Pride of Britain ceremony’s lifetime achievement award in recognition of her contribution to medicine. The idea for the insulin pen came to her as she was administering the drug to her daughter Fiona, a type 1 diabetic, in a train station bathroom. Reith realised that the equipment then used… Continue reading Stirling's Dr Sheila Reith changed the lives of diabetics

An actress, Katherine Amess, who is also the daughter of the murdered Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, has demanded a full inquest into the circumstances surrounding her father’s death. In an interview with The Sunday Times, she expressed her concerns about the lack of information surrounding the incident and the need to prevent a similar… Continue reading Murdered Southend MP Sir David Amess' daughter wants full inquest

Mr Loverman, a new BBC drama based on the book by Bernardine Evaristo, has brought to light the challenges faced by black gay men in the UK. The show depicts the life of Barrington Jedidiah Walker, who has a secret affair with his soulmate Morris. The programme depicts several brutal encounters with racism and homophobia,… Continue reading Mr Loverman: How BBC series explores black LGBT life

As the festive season approaches, fireworks displays are becoming more and more common. While humans may enjoy the bright lights and loud noises, pets can often be left feeling anxious and scared. To ensure the safety and comfort of your furry friends, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has shared five helpful tips. Firstly, it’s important… Continue reading Fireworks: How to keep pets safe over fireworks season

London is a forager’s paradise with a diverse range of plants that can be eaten, says foraging expert John Rensten. He believes people could become environmental stewards by practicing “sustainable and educated” foraging. Rensten is the founder of Forage London that organizes courses and walks across the capital. One of the most fertile and diverse… Continue reading 'London is a forager's paradise, it's very diverse'

A woman who had been reported missing for six days was found dead by authorities. Joanne Jones, aged 49, was last seen in Vale Gardens, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf on Monday, October 12th. The situation prompted a significant search led by the police and the community. Authorities confirmed that they found a body but it… Continue reading Missing Joanne Jones: Body found in search for Pontypridd woman