Category: UK News

Ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2024 final between England and Spain in Germany, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed his support for the English team, stating “we are all behind you”. Sir Keir highlighted the pride the players should feel in their achievements thus far, and encouraged them to take strength from the millions of fans… Continue reading 'We are all behind you' Keir Starmer tells England ahead of final

The 900-year-old tradition of the Dunmow Flitch Trials took place over the weekend, with happily married couples vying for a side of bacon by proving their love is still true. The event, which is held every four years in the village of Great Dunmow in Essex, requires couples to prove in a mock courtroom that… Continue reading Dunmow Flitch Trials test wedded bliss in bacon-based love-in

In an incredible match filled with drama and tension, Great Britain’s Henry Patten and Finland’s Harri Heliovaara emerged as the winners of the men’s doubles final at Wimbledon. The unseeded pair saved three match points on their way to defeating Australian 15th seeds Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson in a thrilling encounter that had the… Continue reading Wimbledon 2024 results: Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara win Wimbledon men's doubles title

England’s Gareth Southgate is gearing up to lead his team in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final against Spain, saying he believes in dreams, but not fairytales. England’s men’s team has not won a trophy since the World Cup in 1966. Southgate, who played in Euro 1996, said the team’s string of late goals and penalties does… Continue reading Euro 2024 final: England boss Gareth Southgate 'not a believer in fairytales but in dreams'

In East London, a child has died after a house caught on fire, according to a statement from the London Fire Brigade (LFB). The fire spread across the ground and first floors of a row house situated on Napier Road in East Ham. The fire brigade said 40 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze,… Continue reading East Ham: Child dies and five hospitalised in house fire

John Hunt, a racing commentator for the BBC, and his daughter Amy have expressed their grief over the loss of three loved ones in a crossbow attack at their family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were all killed in the attack on Tuesday evening. A… Continue reading Family devastated after crossbow attack – John Hunt

After multiple seasons on Strictly Come Dancing, professional dancer Graziano Di Prima has announced his departure from the show. In an Instagram statement, Di Prima expressed regret over the circumstances that led to his exit and admitted that his drive to win may have impacted his training regimen. Di Prima’s departure was confirmed by a… Continue reading Graziano Di Prima to leave Strictly Come Dancing

Travellers using Eurotunnel LeShuttle to reach various European countries have been warned of delays at the UK terminal. In Folkestone, check-in went through a delay of 90 minutes and an additional 30-minute delay at border control on Saturday morning. Eurotunnel has offered an apology for the extended wait and informed travellers that if they missed… Continue reading Eurotunnel LeShuttle: Delays at Folkestone terminal

Kensington Palace announced that the Princess of Wales will be attending the Wimbledon men’s final this Sunday. This is only her second public appearance since her cancer diagnosis and abdominal surgery earlier this year. She previously attended Trooping the Colour last month, which was her first public engagement since falling ill. During the men’s singles… Continue reading Wimbledon: Kate to attend men's final

A 17-year-old boy is facing multiple charges from Kent Police after a disturbance at the Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara on Thursday. The incident, which also saw two women assaulted outside the building, led police to the scene at 8:10 PM BST. A local teenager was arrested, and police recovered a bladed weapon that was… Continue reading Gravesend: Teenager charged after Gurdwara attack