Tag: UK News

In a heartwarming development for wildlife conservation, Banham Zoo in Norfolk has shared footage of red panda cubs that have been hailed as a major milestone in the efforts to protect the endangered species. The twins were born to proud parents Lushan and Jasper on 22 June, bringing hope for the future of red pandas.… Continue reading Banham Zoo in Norfolk unveils 'truly special' red panda cubs

A disruption occurred at an Edinburgh Fringe Festival event featuring First Minister John Swinney, as pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted the interview conducted by comedian Susan Morrison on stage. The event was repeatedly disrupted by six different groups of protesters who held up signs with the word “genocide” and loudly voiced their concerns to the first minister.… Continue reading Pro-Palestinian protestors disrupt John Swinney Fringe event

Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff took the time to express his gratitude towards the exceptional care provided by NHS staff following his harrowing car crash at the Top Gear test track. In December 2022, Flintoff suffered severe injuries during a filming session at the Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey for an episode of the popular BBC show Top… Continue reading Freddie Flintoff hails NHS staff who cared for him after Top Gear crash

A tragic incident occurred at Sgwd y Pannwr falls at Bannau Brycheiniog when a 27-year-old man, Mohananeethan Muruganantharajah, lost his life while saving his young nieces who were in distress in the water. Mohan, from Swansea, was visiting the picturesque location with his extended family in September 2023. The group had decided to enjoy the… Continue reading Swansea man drowns at waterfall saving nieces – inquest

s a press officer, I could see the implications of publishing a story about a UFO,” Craig says. “Not just for the MOD but for the individuals concerned and what it could do to their lives. The MOD policy was always one of ‘keep it quiet, don’t mention it, don’t talk about it, under any… Continue reading When Scotland was the world's UFO hot spot

Jon Ruben, a 76-year-old man, has made a court appearance on child cruelty charges following an incident at a summer camp in Leicestershire. The arrest came as a result of a Leicestershire Police investigation after eight children and one adult at the camp at Stathern Lodge, Stathern, were hospitalized on Monday. Fortunately, all individuals have… Continue reading Man in court after children fell ill at Stathern summer camp

Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and the North of England are expected to experience “unseasonably strong gusty” winds as Storm Floris approaches on Monday. A yellow weather warning is set to go into effect at 06:00 on Monday and will last until 06:00 on Tuesday. The forecast predicts gusts of up to 85mph along exposed Scottish… Continue reading UK: Storm Floris to bring 'unseasonably strong gusty' winds

In Wolverhampton, a 70-year-old mystery revolving around a letter found beneath a tree at a residence may have finally been resolved. The letter, dated January 1955, originated from a hotel in Torquay, Devon, and was addressed to a JR Gwilt at Stafford Road in Fordhouses. Recently discovered by a gardener undertaking some landscaping work nearby,… Continue reading Family solve mystery of 1955 letter under a tree in Wolverhampton

In Europe, a summer characterized by scorching temperatures has led to a surge in wildfires, particularly affecting regions in Greece, Turkey, France, and the Balkans. Amidst this backdrop, the Foreign Office maintains that it is currently safe to travel to these destinations. Nevertheless, concerns about potential disruptions or cancellations linger, prompting experts to offer guidance… Continue reading Greece wildfires: What to do if holiday affected, according to experts

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, recently revealed in an interview on Gyles Brandreth’s Rosebud podcast that she no longer identifies as Nigerian. Although she was born in the UK, Badenoch spent a significant portion of her childhood in both Nigeria and the US. However, she made the decision to return to England at… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch: I don't identify as Nigerian any more