Tag: UK News

The National Trust has removed a sapling planted near Hadrian’s Wall by Kieran Chapman, a man devastated at the news that the famed Sycamore Gap tree had been deliberately felled. The Trust cited the site’s Unesco World Heritage status as the reason for removing the replacement, even though several other saplings are already growing in the… Continue reading Sapling at Sycamore Gap removed by National Trust

A service was held in Croydon’s The Queen’s Gardens park to remember the 15-year-old girl, Elianne Andam, who was murdered at a bus stop on 27th September. The service was attended by faith leaders, police, councillors and community members. Around 350 people gathered to pay respects to Elianne, who was described by the Bishop of… Continue reading Croydon: Community remembers 'amazing' Elianne Andam

The family of Jessica Baker, the 15-year-old student who died when a school bus overturned on the M53 in Wirral, has described her as being “warm-hearted and wonderful.” Alongside the driver of the bus, Stephen Shrimpton, who also lost his life, Jessica lost her life on Friday when the vehicle hit a reservation. Jessica was… Continue reading M53 bus crash student was warm-hearted and wonderful, family says

HS2, the high-speed rail link between London and Birmingham, has faced doubts over its second leg from Birmingham to Manchester, with rising costs leading to speculation that the project may be scaled back. Despite pressure from Labour and some Tory MPs, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has refused to confirm whether the extension will go ahead.… Continue reading HS2: Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to Manchester link

Following reports that Bradley Lowery’s image was used as a taunt at a football game, fans have donated thousands of pounds to a charity set up in his memory. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency at Sunderland’s match against Sheffield Wednesday. Bradley was a six-year-old cancer patient and supporter of… Continue reading Sheffield Wednesday fans donate over Bradley Lowery 'mockery'

During an appearance on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, actor and comedian Jon Culshaw was asked to showcase his impressions of notable figures, such as Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer, and Brian Blessed. Culshaw is well known for his impersonations of celebrities and politicians alike, and he didn’t disappoint during this interview. He perfectly captured the distinctive… Continue reading Culshaw impersonates a 'relaxed and syrupy' Sunak

The UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced that £20m will be provided to each of seven Scottish towns to tackle anti-social behaviour and regenerate high streets. The aim of the 10-year deal is to give local people the funding to improve their communities. The chosen towns are Greenock, Kilmarnock, Clydebank, Elgin, Irvine, Coatbridge and Dumfries.… Continue reading Seven Scottish towns to each receive £20m levelling up cash

Dame Helen Mirren has addressed criticism over her portrayal of former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. The 78-year-old actor, who is not Jewish, stars in the film Golda – which charts the life of Israel’s first female prime minister from 1969 to 1974, including the years of the Yom Kippur war. Critics have questioned her casting,… Continue reading Dame Helen Mirren speaks of 'delicate balance' in playing Golda Meir

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed his desire to reduce taxes but has refused to commit to doing so before the next general election. Speaking at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, Sunak stated that his priority was to ease living costs, opting to focus on inflation as the “best tax cut” he could deliver… Continue reading Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to pre-election tax cuts

Stuart and Karen Guthrie, parents of a six-year-old girl who underwent seven surgeries for a brain tumour, have called for more awareness around the disease. The couple led hundreds of people on a walk in Newcastle to raise funds for research. A CT scan at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary revealed the tumour after their daughter… Continue reading Jarrow girl, 6, undergoes seven brain tumour surgeries