Tag: UK News

In the early hours of Saturday morning, a woman lost her life in a house fire in west Belfast, marking the third fatal fire incident in Northern Ireland within a 24-hour period. Authorities were alerted to the blaze at a residence on Areema Drive, Dunmurry, around 03:55 GMT. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, the… Continue reading Areema Drive, Dunmurry: Woman dies after fire at house

A significant fire broke out at a bus depot located in Greenock, leading to the destruction of multiple vehicles, including at least one used for school transportation. The incident occurred at the Lynedoch Street site shortly after 4:30 pm on Friday, prompting the dispatch of two fire engines to tackle the blaze. Firefighters managed to… Continue reading Police probe into Greenock bus depot fire

A devastating explosion occurred in a garden in Nelson, Caerphilly, resulting in a house catching fire and sustaining severe damage. Tragically, two individuals lost their lives as a consequence of the incident. The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly after receiving reports of the fire at approximately 18:10 GMT. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered… Continue reading Caerphilly: Two people killed after house explosion in Nelson

King Charles has been widely commended for his openness regarding his ongoing cancer treatment, emphasizing the critical role of early detection and screening. In a video message recorded at Clarence House and aired on Channel 4 as part of the Stand Up To Cancer campaign, the King revealed that the intensity of his treatment is… Continue reading King Charles praised for 'powerful' early cancer detection message

In West Yorkshire, footage of dangerous driving submitted by the public has resulted in thousands of drivers being identified and penalized. Among the videos received were instances such as a van transporting a highly unstable and unsafe load, as well as risky overtaking maneuvers involving both cyclists and horse riders. These contributions have been shared… Continue reading Public footage catches thousands of reckless drivers in West Yorkshire

In the Wolverhampton comics shop Forbidden Planet, a notable shift is underway. Traditionally serving adult enthusiasts who are drawn to well-known US superhero comics from Marvel and DC, the store is now seeing an influx of younger readers. Chris Ball, the store manager with nearly three decades of experience, describes this as a “healthy wave”… Continue reading Why are kids getting into comics and is their timing spot on?

Peterborough City Council is currently under police investigation following the sale of the John Mansfield Centre (JMC), a property valued at £4.6 million, for the nominal sum of just £1. The building, which houses City College Peterborough, was transferred in 2020 to a charity called the City College Peterborough Foundation (CCPF). Council officers have raised… Continue reading Police investigate after £4.6m college building sold for £1

As you unwrap a tub of Celebrations or pull a Terry’s Chocolate Orange from your Christmas stocking this year, you might notice something a little off. It’s not just your imagination if these festive favourites seem smaller or taste less rich than before. Alongside these subtle changes, shoppers are also facing rising prices for their… Continue reading Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey

Scotch whisky production is undergoing a significant decline as the industry navigates challenging global market conditions. Central to this decline are tariffs imposed on exports to the United States, the largest market for Scotch whisky. These tariffs, initially introduced during the Trump administration and adding an extra 10% cost for importers, have dampened sales. Moreover,… Continue reading Whisky industry faces a bleak mid-winter as tariffs bite and exports stall

Following a recent BBC report revealing that over 1,000 adopted children were returned to care within a five-year period, many adoptive parents have reached out to share their difficulties in obtaining support for their children. Numerous families expressed frustration over being held responsible for the emotional and behavioral challenges faced by their often-traumatized adopted children.… Continue reading Hundreds tell BBC of adopted children's struggles amid calls for lifelong support