Tag: UK News

As the UK recovers from the impact of Storm Bert, which has seen at least five fatalities and widespread flooding, further downpours are expected to follow. Over 120 flood warnings have been issued across England, Scotland and Wales, with the River Nene in Northamptonshire still presenting a ‘danger to life’ warning following a caravan park’s… Continue reading Storm Bert: More flooding likely as further rainfall expected

A British citizen, identified as James Scott Rhys Anderson, has allegedly been captured by Russian authorities for fighting with Ukraine. Video footage circulating online showed Anderson dressed in military clothing and claiming to be a former British Army soldier. A Russian court has ordered the British man to be held in custody, alleging he had… Continue reading Russia confirms capture of Briton accused of fighting for Ukraine

Sir Rod Stewart, one of the best-selling artists of all time, has been confirmed to play Glastonbury’s legends slot in 2025. This will be 23 years after his last performance at the festival. The 79-year-old will perform in the coveted Sunday teatime slot, following in the footsteps of Dolly Parton, Barry Gibb, Shania Twain and… Continue reading Glastonbury 2025: Rod Stewart to play festival's legends slot

A 20-year-old man has been taken into custody following reported damage to tributes erected in memory of victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack. The suspect was arrested by Greater Manchester Police on suspicion of criminal damage and burglary offences after witnesses reported him vandalising items in the AO car park and Manchester Victoria railway… Continue reading Manchester bomb: Arrest over damage to tributes to victims

Wirral University Teaching Hospital has declared a major incident due to “cyber security reasons,” it said in a statement. The ongoing incident, located in the Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral, is projected to lead to decreased performance at the hospital. The Trust requested that patients only seek medical attention if they have a “genuine emergency.”… Continue reading Major incident declared at Arrowe Park Hospital over cyber issue

Scientists are experimenting with robot dogs in Cornwall to aid farmers in quickly assessing soil health. The device has a gamma ray detector, developed by robotics firm Robotriks, which is mounted on the robot dog to assess soil quality. Farmer Malcolm Barrett and scientists from the University of Plymouth are testing the robot dog’s effectiveness… Continue reading Robot dog could sniff out profits for farmers

The “Get Britain Working” White Paper is being used as a political tool by the government to show that it is taking welfare reform seriously. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has highlighted that young people who fail to take up the opportunity of training, education or employment will be sanctioned, in an attempt to… Continue reading Difficult decisions lie ahead to 'get Britain working'

A report critical of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), compiled by a cross-party group of UK MPs, has described the regulator as “incompetent at best, dishonest at worst”. The group calls for a no-tolerance policy in relation to a lack of integrity, the establishment of a supervisory council to examine the effectiveness of the FCA,… Continue reading MPs brand UK financial regulator 'incompetent'

Despite battling the effects of a serious storm, players from Lydney Town AFC in Gloucestershire were still determined to take to the pitch this weekend. Football enthusiasts will be familiar with the sheer passion that drives people to brave tough conditions to play the beautiful game, and this group of amateurs were no exception. The… Continue reading Storm Bert: Football team swims in flooded pitch

Glasgow Kelvin College has been awarded a worldwide sustainability prize for its project that repurposes old bridal dresses. The initiative is centred on the College’s fashion design course, and was recognised in the Green Gown awards. One of the top eco-friendly projects at universities and colleges worldwide, the awards celebrate innovative projects in sustainability. Students… Continue reading Something old: Top award for recycled bridal gowns