Tag: UK News

Kate Morgan, a BBC Wales News Communities correspondent, shared a story about Betsan, a mother of autistic twin girls who has faced repeated suggestions to give up her job to care for them full-time due to the lack of affordable childcare. Betsan, from Trebanos, Swansea, expressed her desire to provide her princess-loving daughters with a… Continue reading Autism: I've been told to give up work to care for my daughters

Political reporter Sam Francis reports that Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch suggests that the UK has been misled into relying solely on international law to maintain global peace. In a speech scheduled for Tuesday, Badenoch will propose a reassessment of the country’s foreign policy approach to prioritize British interests. Recently, Badenoch hinted at the possibility of… Continue reading UK 'fooled' by faith in international law, says Badenoch

School Kingston upon Thames Coombe Hill Junior School; St Agatha’s Catholic Primary School; St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School Buckinghamshire St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Taplow; Little Kimble CofE School; Stokenchurch Primary School; St Mary’s Church of England School; Holmer Green Junior School; Naphill and Walters Ash School; St Mary and All Saints Church… Continue reading First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs in England

The demand for the devolution of control over the Crown Estate to be handed to Welsh ministers has been dismissed by the UK Labour government. This estate, which is owned by the monarch and contributes to funding the Royal Family, comprises over £603m worth of land in Wales, including the majority of the seabed around… Continue reading Crown Estate: UK Government rejects calls for Welsh devolution

During a recent appearance on the One Show, James Bye, known for his role as Martin Fowler on EastEnders, opened up about the challenge of keeping his character’s death a secret prior to the soap’s 40th anniversary live episode. Fowler, a beloved character who has been part of the show since its inception in 1985,… Continue reading EastEnders star says wife not over the moon at Martin's exit

The notorious scammer known as the Football Fraudster, who was featured in a popular Netflix documentary, has once again found himself back in custody after illegally leaving the UK. Medi Abalimba, who posed as a Premier League footballer to deceive his victims, including notable personalities such as Thierry Henry’s ex-wife and Love Island contestant Georgia… Continue reading Football fraudster Medi Abalimba back in prison after US arrest

The BBC Make a Difference Awards have officially kicked off across the UK this year. This annual event aims to acknowledge and honor individuals who contribute to improving the lives of others in their community. While previously limited to BBC local radio stations in England, this year marks the first time the awards will cover… Continue reading BBC Make a Difference Awards 2025 launched across the UK

Teams are tirelessly working to repair the massive sinkholes that suddenly appeared on a road in Surrey, according to the local council. One of the sinkholes on Godstone High Street quickly grew to 65ft (20m) in length within just 12 hours, while a second one opened on the opposite side of the street. The council… Continue reading Godstone sinkhole work is around the clock, says council

The Taliban has informed the BBC of their commitment to releasing two British nationals who were arrested in Afghanistan, Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, in Bamiyan province on 1 February. Alongside the couple, an American national and an Afghan were also detained, according to a spokesperson from the Ministry of Interior Affairs.… Continue reading Taliban says it will try to release British couple as soon as possible

A lavish solid gold toilet worth £2.8m was stolen from Blenheim Palace in a swift and daring robbery, according to court proceedings. The luxurious toilet was part of an art exhibition at the stately Oxfordshire residence in September 2019 and had been fully operational. Michael Jones, 39, hailing from Divinity Road in Oxford, pleaded not… Continue reading Blenheim Palace £2.8m gold toilet stolen in minutes, court hears