Tag: UK News

The family of a teenage girl who died from neglect and a series of failures on a children’s ward expressed that she “deserved so much more”. Chloe Longster, 13, died at Skylark ward in Kettering General Hospital (KGH) in November 2022. Louise Longster, Chloe’s mother, said she felt she had to “convince” staff her daughter… Continue reading Family say girl who died at Kettering Hospital 'deserved more'

Several people, including two children, have been hospitalized following a blaze that broke out after three vehicles crashed under a railway bridge in Bilston. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Manor Road at approximately 11:15 BST to find a Volkswagen Golf, BMW, and a van fully ablaze. Four people were injured, and the crash… Continue reading Bilston three-vehicle crash blaze disrupts rail services

DP World, the owner of P&O Ferries, has confirmed its attendance at the UK’s investment summit on Monday, where it is expected to announce a £1bn investment, despite a recent controversy. The move comes after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh criticised the ferry firm, calling on customers to boycott the company after it sacked nearly 800… Continue reading P&O owner to attend summit despite row over Louise Haigh's comments

Labour has been in power for 100 days, and there have been some successes and failures, writes the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg. Some of the government’s policies, such as the nationalisation of railways, landed a strong blow for the red party, but they have faced criticism over winter fuel and freebies. Supporting the theory that the… Continue reading Keir Starmer's 100 days in power: Dream wins and nightmares for Labour

Ash Dykes, an adventurer hailing from Old Colwyn in Conwy County, has recently accomplished his latest challenge in the South American Amazon rainforest. Accompanied by three other individuals, he kayaked the entire length of one of the world’s most secluded rivers in a daunting 37-day expedition. The team’s success has not only set a new… Continue reading Amazon rainforest world-first for adventurer Ash Dykes

A young woman’s body was recovered from the sea after she fell off a cruise ship near the Channel Islands, according to reports from rescue services. At approximately 2 am BST, the search for the woman in her twenties began around the Les Casquets rocks situated west of Alderney. A French search and rescue service… Continue reading Woman dies after cruise ship overboard alert near Channel Islands

Calum MacColl is a familiar face to regular viewers of BBC Scotland’s weather reports. Well, now it seems he has an unexpected musical talent, which he decided to share live on air. On the Friday episode of Reporting Scotland, MacColl stunned presenter Sally Magnusson and viewers by breaking into song. He chose to perform the… Continue reading BBC weather presenter Calum MacColl bursts into song live on air

The Australian people will determine whether the country retains its constitutional monarchy or becomes a republic, states King Charles, ahead of his visit to the nation next week. The Australian Republic Movement received word from Buckingham Palace expressing that “whether Australia becomes a republic” is something “for the Australian public to decide”, according to the… Continue reading King Charles says an Australian republic is up to the people

Brighton Phoenix has announced the passing of former Great Britain athlete Robbie Fitzgibbon, aged 28. Fitzgibbon was a middle-distance runner who represented his country at various international events. His club described him as “one of our most cherished athletes”, who was “a friend to many, and a source of motivation for all who had the… Continue reading Robbie Fitzgibbon: Former Great Britain athlete dies aged 28

In May, Anora won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, catapulting lead actress Mikey Madison into the running for Best Actress at the upcoming Academy Awards. Madison stars as a 23-year-old stripper in New York who meets a wealthy Russian oligarch’s son. The film received glowing reviews, with critics praising Madison’s performance. Anora… Continue reading Anora: Mikey Madison boosts Oscar prospects at London Film Festival