Tag: UK News

Online retailers in the UK are continuing to sell banned zombie knives and machetes, according to an investigation by BBC News. In September, England and Wales banned the purchase, sale, and possession of zombie-style knives and machetes, which include weapons with serrated edges, spikes, or more than two sharp points. BBC News found that four… Continue reading Zombie knives still for sale online after ban, BBC finds

Three residents at Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage were found dead on 23 October. Authorities have claimed that they died due to possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Detectives has found this to be unexplained and the woman who was taken into custody on the suspicion of manslaughter has since been released without bearing any charges. Two… Continue reading Swanage care home deaths: Woman released without charge

ption>Lucy’s husband and children are still struggling to cope with her death After her suicide attempt, Lucy was admitted to a mother and baby unit, but was later transferred to a general psychiatric unit where she died. “It has been horrendous. Grief doesn’t even begin to describe it. We just feel as a family we… Continue reading Postnatal depression: 'Mums are dying and it's so preventable'

Recent data obtained from UK councils, via Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, reveals that the number of children switching to home education doubled in five years. The figure rose from 28,000 in 2019-2020 to over 66,000 in 2023-2024. The findings were not welcomed by the children’s commissioner for England, who believes that some families are… Continue reading Home schooling: Concern as figures double in five years

The official names of Wales’ largest national park and tallest mountain have caused some confusion, with many people wondering why Snowdon and Snowdonia are no longer in use. However, Welsh speakers argue that Eryri and Yr Wyddfa have always been the correct names. Welsh writer and broadcaster Tudur Owen stated, “It would feel odd for… Continue reading From Snowdonia to Eryri: Why the switch to Welsh matters

Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, has made a speech to executives in London where she urged regulators to take more risks with the financial industry to promote economic growth. While speaking to the City’s Mansion House, Reeves criticised the post-2008 crash rules as being too cautious to the extent that they have hampered growth. Reeves… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: City to get 'bonuses early' and PM 'backs thought police'

After five days of cycling on a Chopper bike, BBC Radio 2 presenter Paddy McGuinness is set to finish his ultra-endurance challenge for Children In Need. The popular presenter has cycled an impressive 300 miles from Wrexham to Glasgow, where he’s expected to cross the finish line earlier today. Throughout the journey, McGuinness has raised… Continue reading Paddy McGuinness: Presenter to finish BBC Children in Need endurance cycle challenge

The BRCA gene, discovered in 1994, has been linked to an increased risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Lisa Bancroft, a single parent from Dunfermline, was just 27 years old when she tested positive for the rare genetic variant, which put her at a 60-90% chance of developing breast cancer. To reduce her risk,… Continue reading I had both breasts removed so I could be here for my daughter

An area of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile has reportedly become a “lawless” hub for smash-and-grab thieves who have been stealing thousands of pounds’ worth of goods in broad daylight. According to CCTV footage obtained by BBC News, people have been spotted walking out of shops with expensive items including cashmere scarves, jumpers, and jackets. One man… Continue reading Royal Mile 'lawless' with smash-and-grab thieves caught on CCTV

Emergency services were called to the scene of a bus crash in Cambridgeshire, where six school children were rescued from a water-filled ditch. According to police reports, the children were evacuated from the bus and none of them appeared to be injured. The driver of the bus was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.… Continue reading Six children rescued after bus crashes into ditch in Wisbech