Category: UK News

A woman in Scotland has become the first person to undergo a hologram-assisted operation to remove a tumour from her neck. Susannah Morgan was told that the pleomorphic adenoma in her neck could be removed, but that she risked permanent paralysis and a disfiguring dent in her neck. Instead of risking these side effects, Morgan… Continue reading 'My surgeon saved my smile with hologram technology'

The council of Neath Port Talbot has gained approval for a £7m tourism plan that will develop Waterfall Country at Pontneddfechan in Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as the Brecon Beacons. The plan will aim to ease pressure caused by visitors, with a new car park, café, accommodation and children’s play area built. The project will… Continue reading £7m Waterfall Country Bannau Brycheiniog tourism plans approved

With Christmas fast approaching, there are plenty of things that could go wrong during the festivities. Although etiquette is crucial at this time of year, how exactly should we navigate potentially awkward moments? One common issue is receiving a present you don’t like. According to Rupert Wesson from professional coaching company Debrett’s, it depends on… Continue reading The best etiquette for awkward moments at Christmas

One of the most established working men’s clubs in the UK has decided to drop “working men” from its name in an effort to rebrand and attract new members. The Louth Social Club in Lincolnshire has been active for over 150 years, but dwindling numbers have forced a change. The club’s management believes that the… Continue reading 'Very chill': The changing face of working men's clubs

Sir Roger Moore, famed James Bond actor, had a passion for filming. Not just in front of the camera. Behind as well. The actor captured never-before-seen moments of his family and famous friends in home videos, which will air on a new Christmas Day BBC documentary. The video features a young Sir Elton John descending… Continue reading For your eyes only: Sir Roger Moore's unseen home videos

The beloved duo of Wallace & Gromit is returning to screens in a new adventure called Vengeance Most Fowl. This marks the first major appearance for the plasticine pair in over a decade and the first time the voice of Peter Sallis, who passed away in 2017, will be absent from a Wallace & Gromit… Continue reading Wallace & Gromit without Peter Sallis is 'emotional' says Nick Park

The newspapers covering the current events of Monday portray a mix of mixed perspectives. The Daily Telegraph features an article detailing that Lord Mandelson intends to enlist the help of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in order to tempt Donald Trump’s administration when he takes over as UK ambassador to the US. This move is… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Mandelson seeks Farage 'help' with Trump and 'not over' for Fury

Aer Lingus flights to and from Belfast City Airport were cancelled this past Sunday evening after one of their planes encountered an emergency incident while landing. The plane had flown from Edinburgh with no passengers on board and was carrying only four crew members. The cause of the emergency is currently thought to have been… Continue reading Belfast City Airport flights cancelled after plane emergency

Tragedy struck at Ogmore-by-Sea, a beach in South Wales when a man died due to a mishap in the water. At 10:30 GMT on Sunday, South Wales Police received the call to the scene, where the man was said to have died as a result of the incident. The Coastguard was also informed of the… Continue reading Ogmore-by-Sea: Man dies after getting into difficulty in water

Police have named the victim of a fatal stabbing in Netley as 19-year-old Tawana Choruma. The teenager was discovered with serious injuries on Station Road shortly before 6:30 pm on Wednesday and died at the scene. Three 18-year-old men from the Southampton area have been arrested on suspicion of murder, with one of the men also… Continue reading Netley: Teenager who died after stabbing named by police