Tag: UK News

Stephen Crean, a 61-year-old Nottingham Forest supporter, sustained serious injuries to his left hand after intervening during a mass stabbing on a train traveling from Doncaster to London on 1 November. Though he is unable to work currently, Crean remains optimistic about his recovery despite being told by medical professionals that he may only regain… Continue reading Stephen Crean: Hero passenger's hand 'will not fully recover' after train attack

This week saw the conclusion of the longest US government shutdown in history, which lasted an unprecedented 43 days. Alongside this major political development, the BBC experienced significant leadership changes, with the director general and the head of news stepping down from their positions. Additionally, the popular television show I’m A Celebrity announced modifications to… Continue reading BBC News quiz of the week: Who did Alan Carr give his Celebrity Traitors prize to?

Here are the headlines and summaries from the provided BBC news video cards: 1. **Watch: How much do Americans care about the Epstein story?** *As US lawmakers debate a wider release of the so-called Epstein files, the BBC asked people in Washington DC if the ongoing saga matters to them.* Category: US & Canada 2.… Continue reading Ros Atkins on… how the BBC is run

Alan Carr’s decision to donate his Celebrity Traitors prize money to Neuroblastoma UK has deeply touched the family behind the charity. The organization was founded in 1982 by Neville and Janet Oldridge, who live near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, following the death of their son Matthew at the age of five from neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer.… Continue reading How Alan Carr's Celebrity Traitors gift will help Neuroblastoma UK

While making my way alone through London’s Finsbury Park station in my electric wheelchair, I suddenly found myself surrounded by commuters and a group of men who began mocking me. “Stop them!” I shouted, but despite my pleas, no one stepped in to help. It was a chilling moment, made worse by the fact that… Continue reading TikTok sticking out tongue trend: Victim in Finsbury Park speaks out

The UK government is set to introduce a significant shift in its asylum policy, with a new approach emphasizing temporary protection rather than permanent refuge. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce on Monday that asylum recipients will no longer be granted indefinite leave to remain, but will instead have their status regularly reviewed and be… Continue reading UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays

Sarah Ferguson’s latest children’s book, originally scheduled for release in early October, has now been withdrawn from sale, according to data from NielsenIQ Book Data. The book, titled *Flora And Fern: Kindness Along The Way*, was first announced for publication on 9 October, as indicated by a press release published by Bookseller. While it later… Continue reading Sarah Ferguson's new book withdrawn from sale, says Nielsen

At The Barking Dog pub in Urmston, Greater Manchester, a weekly quiz night became the centre of an unexpected scandal that captured widespread attention. Locals often gathered eagerly for the contest, but tensions rose as one team repeatedly claimed the £30 bar tab prize to the bafflement of other participants. Some regulars even stopped attending,… Continue reading The Barking Dog quiz cheating: BBC visits pub – and sees the questions

Former US President Donald Trump has announced plans to pursue legal action against the BBC over the way his remarks were edited in a Panorama documentary. This announcement came after the BBC issued an apology for the editing but declined to provide any financial compensation. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump stated, “We’ll… Continue reading Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit

Sophie Richards and Dillon Lewis went on quite an unusual third date: a visit to a fertility clinic. By that time, they had already been discussing topics rarely brought up on early dates, such as living with chronic conditions, egg freezing, and intimacy struggles. For Sophie, who is 29 and lives with endometriosis—a condition that… Continue reading Endometriosis dating – Freezing eggs, fatigue and unsexy topics