Category: UK News

London Fire Brigade has warned that e-bikes can be “incredibly dangerous” after a battery explosion caused a fire that destroyed a family home in Catford, south-east London, shortly before Christmas. The fire damaged most of the first floor of the property and destroyed the loft. One resident had to escape via the front door, while two others… Continue reading E-bikes: Battery fire destroys family home days before Christmas

Zoe Ball, 54, who announced her departure from her Radio 2 breakfast show in November, was left in tears after receiving a surprise message from her son on her last day. The radio presenter, who had hosted the show for six years, revealed that it was time for her to focus on her family and… Continue reading Zoe Ball in tears at son Woody's last show message

Millions of people across the UK are expected to face Christmas travel chaos as warnings for strong winds are set to come into force in parts of the country. Gusts of up to 60mph could hit parts of Scotland, North West and North East England, and parts of Wales and Northern Ireland. Transport Scotland is… Continue reading Yellow weather warnings for wind kick in amid Christmas getaway

The UK government has rejected calls for compensation for women affected by changes to the state pension age, sparking criticism from opposition figures and advocacy groups. The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign argues that 3.6 million women born during the 1950s were not fully informed about the increase in the pension age necessary to equalise… Continue reading Waspi women refused payouts – but what other compensation bills are looming?

The UK government has announced it will consider legislative changes to prevent the use of three neonicotinoids that are lethal to bees. The chemicals were banned in 2018, but sugar beet farmers have been permitted to use them for the past four years to tackle the spread of viruses transmitted by aphids. The National Farmers’ Union… Continue reading Bee-harming pesticides' emergency approval will end, vows Defra

The annual release of Christmas cards from the British Royal Family is eagerly anticipated each year, with speculation over the hidden meanings behind each image. This year’s card from King Charles and Queen Camilla was particularly special, as it marked the King’s return to public duties after receiving the green light that he was well… Continue reading Royal Christmas cards: What are they trying to tell us?

Multiple UK newspapers are covering different news stories in their front pages. The Daily Mail leads with the reporting of a hit-and-run attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The incident was caught on graphic footage on social media, and a suspect was arrested promptly. The Guardian headlines a story about opposition Labour MP… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Carnage at Christmas market' and 'Return of the family doctor'

Flamingo Land, a theme park operator, has appealed to the Scottish government after its £40m holiday resort plans near Loch Lomond were rejected twice. Scottish Enterprise has been criticised for extending an exclusivity deal with Flamingo Land for a section of land at the loch, which has enabled the possibility of a further appeal. Flamingo… Continue reading Flamingo Land appeal after Loch Lomond land deal extended

For the second year in a row, Wham!’s Last Christmas has taken the UK’s Christmas number one spot. The festive classic, written by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, beat out Mariah Carey, Gracie Abrams, Tom Grennan, and Ariana Grande to secure the top spot on the chart. Andrew Ridgeley expressed his delight at the achievement,… Continue reading Wham's Last Christmas is the Christmas number one for a second consecutive year

West Yorkshire Police have sacked five serving officers and said three former colleagues would have faced dismissal over a WhatsApp group that exhibited “routine misogyny” and “casual racism”. A number of officers based at Pudsey were let go, after photographs of “death scenes,” missing people, car crashes, and detainees were distributed along with disparaging comments… Continue reading Pudsey: Five cops sacked over offensive WhatsApp messages