Category: UK News

ow like Gavin & Stacey, you love all the characters.” Mathew Horne, who plays Gavin, is also reflective: “The whole thing is really emotionally charged. Knowing it’s the last time we’ll all be together like this, it’s the end of an era.” As the filming wraps up, there is a group hug and a cheer.… Continue reading Gavin & Stacey: an exclusive visit to the set of the finale

Several Level Up Giveaways customers have claimed they have not received their cash prizes from the company, which appears to have stopped paying out winnings worth tens of thousands of pounds. HGV driver Dafydd Bayliss, who won £18,000 from the competitions company, is among those left in the dark, despite having numerous conversations with Level… Continue reading 'I won £18k in Level Up Giveaways draw but haven't seen a penny'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted she faces a “huge” challenge of reviving the economy after it reported zero growth between July and September. Businesses are warning of a tough start to 2025. The shadow chancellor, Mel Stride, is calling for Reeves to review her “disastrous Budget,” including an increase in national insurance contributions. The i… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Reeves needs 'Christmas miracle' and King's 'message of unity'

In the first court appearance for a tragic case, a woman has appeared charged with the murder of her five-year-old son. The child, Lincoln Button, tragically died on December 15th at his home address in South Ockendon in Essex. Claire Button, his 35-year-old mother, appeared before Southend Magistrates’ Court and only spoke to confirm her… Continue reading Mother in court charged with murder of Lincoln Button in Essex

As part of its efforts to promote rail safety during the festive season, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has shared CCTV footage of a man who was hit by a train at London Blackfriars station. The incident occurred when the man moved too close to the train as it was pulling into the station. As a… Continue reading Blackfriars: Man clipped by train pulling into railway station

Four decades ago, the Wham! hit “Last Christmas” and its memorable music video were filmed at a ski resort in Saas Fee, Swiss Alps. A Londoner named Debbie Killingback had the opportunity to star as George Michael’s girlfriend in the video. Recently, she visited the BBC Radio London studio to recall her experience with presenter… Continue reading George Michael's 'girlfriend' on Wham! Last Christmas at 40

Brian Spencer, who became infamous for being hit by bricks during the Southport riot, has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison after admitting to charges of violent disorder and racially aggravated harassment. The viral video showed the 40-year-old being hit in the head and crotch by bricks thrown by other rioters… Continue reading Southport riots: Viral bricking video rioter jailed

As the final Christmas travel rush and last-minute shopping dash approaches, the UK is experiencing improving weather conditions. All weather warnings have now been lifted after a weekend of strong winds that caused flight cancellations and widespread rail delays. Despite this, the disruption has largely cleared and the picture regarding travel looks a lot more… Continue reading Christmas travel: Weather conditions improve across UK

Yesterday, tragedy struck in the Worsbrough area of Barnsley when a man and a toddler were hit by a car. The man, who was 56 years old, passed away at the scene while the one-year-old boy sustained life-threatening injuries and is currently in critical care in the hospital. The incident took place at approximately 11:40… Continue reading Barnsley crash leaves man dead and toddler critical

A woman whose trial for illegally aborting her baby collapsed due to inaccurate reporting by the BBC, has been sentenced to an 18-month community order. Sophie Harvey and her boyfriend Elliot Benham, both 25, had accepted that they had bought abortion pills online, but Harvey denied taking them. The couple stood trial at Gloucester Crown… Continue reading BBC apologises after criticism from illegal abortion trial judge