Tag: UK News

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has confirmed that a house fire in Coventry was started accidentally. Crews were called to the blaze in the Stoke Aldemoor area on Friday and found the bodies of two people inside the property. Following an investigation, WMFS said the cause of the fire involved a pedal bike that had… Continue reading Converted electric bike involved in fatal Coventry fire

A UK nurse has been struck off the nursing register for drinking while on duty and offering alcoholic drinks to colleagues. Jenny Steer, who was clinical lead at Country View Nursing Home in Kettering, Northamptonshire, had already been suspended for a year by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) last year. According to the NMC,… Continue reading Kettering nurse struck off for drinking alcohol at work

Rosemary Stevenson, an 88-year-old woman from South Ayrshire, Scotland, has spent the past 25 years raising over £1.5m to support elderly people in Ballantrae. As part of her projects, Stevenson started a care agency and daytime spaces that entertain elderly people in the village. Her ultimate goal, however, is to build a care home with… Continue reading The 88-year-old lorry driver building a rural care home

The National Service of Remembrance was led by King Charles at the Cenotaph in central London. The event commemorated the lives lost during World War I and World War II, as well as other conflicts. The King was joined by members of the Royal Family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, who watched the… Continue reading Remembrance Sunday 2024: King to lead nation in memory of war dead

In October, Russia suffered its worst month for casualties since the Ukraine conflict began in February 2015, according to UK chief of defence staff, Sir Tony Radakin. Speaking on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Radakin claimed that Russia suffered an average of around 1,500 dead and wounded each day last month, bringing casualties… Continue reading Russia suffers worst month for casualties, says UK defence chief

Chris McCausland, a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, has earned praise for his recent performance which imitated his experience with blindness. McCausland and his dance partner Dianne Buswell concluded the show on Saturday with their couple’s choice to John Lennon’s “Instant Karma! (We All Shine On).” During the performance, the comedian placed his hands over… Continue reading Strictly's Chris McCausland praised for 'poignant' dance imitating blindness

During a recent trip to South Africa, the Prince of Wales spoke with reporters about his approach to being a royal and how he wants to make it relevant to a younger generation. He stated that he is trying to do things differently and with a “smaller R in the royal.” This phrase sheds light… Continue reading Prince William's openness is a sign he wants to do things differently

New figures released by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) show that homeless prison leavers are twice as likely to reoffend than those with a permanent place to live. Statistics reveal that over two-thirds of adults in England and Wales who left custody without accommodation in the final quarter of 2022 reoffended within a year. The… Continue reading Prisons: Homeless ex-offenders twice as likely to reoffend – data

With tuition fees rising for undergraduate students at universities in England for the first time in eight years, many are questioning if university is still worth the investment. Students from the UK will pay £9,535 per year in 2025-26, a rise of £285. Despite this, many feel that university is still a worthwhile investment and… Continue reading Too much debt or value for money? Students divided over tuition fee rise

Chris McCausland, the first blind contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, wowed the judges and audience alike with a blackout moment during his latest routine. Despite the lights being turned off, McCausland continued the performance flawlessly and earned high praise from all involved. Head judge Shirley Ballas was visibly moved as she praised the contestant, while… Continue reading Strictly's Chris McCausland's 'spectacular' blackout dance moment