Tag: UK News

In November 2003, The Killers took to the small stage above a pub in Lincoln, a little-known band from Las Vegas. Steve Hawkins, who ran the Bivouac club, was amazed by the anthemic set he heard during soundcheck, calling the band “absolutely massive” after only three seconds. The venue, known for its black walls and… Continue reading 'I booked The Killers as a favour to play in a room above a pub'

t our eyes from the intense light. Every aspect of the facility has been designed to ensure that the cannabis plants are cultivated in the perfect environment that allows them to flourish. The temperature, humidity and lighting are all carefully controlled by an automated system, which is integrated with a sophisticated air filtration system, keeping… Continue reading Legal cannabis: Inside the UK's first fully licensed facility

Over the weekend, parts of the UK were hit by Storm Darragh, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure. Strong winds and heavy rain caused trees to fall and roofs to be ripped off buildings. The worst affected areas were southern Wales, western England, and Northern Ireland. The gusts reached speeds of up to 93mph, causing… Continue reading Downed trees and wild seas as Storm Darragh hits UK

The new Netflix series about the life of Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna has been causing a stir on social media because of its portrayal of snow-capped mountains in the famously flat county of Norfolk. Viewers spotted a range of rugged peaks beyond Snetterton, and the circuit responded with a Facebook post saying that it… Continue reading Netflix Senna drama's Norfolk 'Alps' mocked on social media

Climbing walls are proving to be an unlikely location for people to meet their potential partners, as more traditional methods of finding love decline. Sarah Moran, manager at Climbing Works in Sheffield, explained that she has been on dates with those met through the sport, stating, “they’ve come up to me and we’ve chatted a… Continue reading Climbing wall meet-ups scale heights of romance for dating Brits

West Ham football club has released a statement regarding an incident involving one of their players, Michail Antonio. The Premier League striker has been involved in a road traffic accident, and the club has confirmed that they will provide an update in due course. At this time, there are no details on the player’s condition… Continue reading Michail Antonio: West Ham striker involved in 'road traffic accident'

A “significant” blaze that started at a factory has now spread to nearby buildings on an industrial estate near Livingston, West Lothian. Firefighters were called to the Brucefield Industrial Estate, Bellsquarry, after 1:30 pm on Saturday. Nine appliances are presently trying to extinguish the fire which has taken hold of a large factory alongside other… Continue reading Huge fire engulfs buildings at Livingston industrial estate

Mackenzie, a 15-year-old Everton fan from Sydney, flew 10,000 miles to see the last Merseyside derby game against Liverpool. The teenager saved up for the trip to the game, which was due to be the last derby at Goodison Park. However, the game was cancelled due to severe weather caused by Storm Darragh. The Premier… Continue reading Australian Everton fan travels 10,000 miles for called-off game

A couple from Armadale, West Lothian, spend 12 months preparing to transform their home into a high-tech Christmas light show. Gary and Anna Gray have more than 24,000 lights and about 150 props, including LED Christmas trees, candy canes and angel wings, which are all linked up and synchronised with music through Gary’s laptop. It… Continue reading 'We start preparing our Christmas lights in January'

Heathrow Airport experienced some difficult conditions on Saturday morning resulting from the high winds caused by Storm Darragh. Pilots of several planes were forced to perform go-arounds while others needed to adjust their approach before landing safely. Across the country, the storm has resulted in significant travel disruption, negatively affecting railways, roads, and airports. The… Continue reading Planes wobble at Heathrow during Storm Darragh