Tag: UK News

Over a thousand owners and their furry dachshund friends gathered on the Suffolk coast for the annual Southwold Sausage Walk. The event, organised by Laura Baggott since 2017, saw people come from all over the United Kingdom and even as far away as Florida in the United States. In 2022, the group set a world… Continue reading Thousands of sausage dogs invade Southwold beach for meet up

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the RNLI, an art installation featuring 20,000 fiber optic lights has been unveiled. Located in Salcombe, Devon, the Field of Light was created by artist Bruce Munro and has involvement from over 300 volunteers. The installation covers the ground over 3.5 hectares and is visible from Salcombe’s waterfront. Field… Continue reading Salcombe's Field of Light shines for RNLI 200th anniversary

The need for social homes in England has reached critical levels, with over one million families and individuals on waiting lists. Experts estimate that 90,000 social homes need to be constructed annually over the next decade to house everyone, but only 5,000 have been completed in the past year. According to organisations involved in the… Continue reading How ‘perfect storm’ blew away planned social homes England needs

An explosion in a block of flats in Alloa, Clackmannanshire has resulted in the death of one man and injuries sustained by three others. The man who died remains unidentified. He was inside the flat at the time of the explosion and was declared dead at the scene. On Sunday evening, Police and emergency services… Continue reading One dead, 3 injured in Scotland flat explosion

Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party in the UK, has made changes to his team following the departure of his former chief of staff, Sue Gray, after only three months in Downing Street. According to the Financial Times, the departure came after weeks of internal criticism and a “power struggle”. Meanwhile, the I… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Gray ousted' and 'Israel remembers'

Once considered Scotland’s most dangerous man, Jimmy Boyle was known for his violent behaviour and involvement in prison riots and attacks on guards. However, his life took a turn for the better when he was placed in Barlinnie Prison’s experimental special unit. A new BBC Scotland documentary tells the story of the 142-year-old jail, which… Continue reading 'Barlinnie destroyed me, but it also made me a better person'

BBC Radio 2 presenter and broadcasting legend Johnnie Walker will retire at the end of this month due to ill health. The 79-year-old has decided to step down from his hosting duties on Sounds of the 70s and The Rock Show after a career which has spanned 58 years. Speaking live on air, he assured… Continue reading Johnnie Walker: Radio 2 Sounds of the 70s and Rock Show presenter retires from BBC

Fay Manners, a British climber, and Michelle Dvorak, her climbing partner from the United States, were stranded on Chaukhamba mountain in northern India after the rope lifting their bags and equipment snapped, leaving them without supplies. The pair sent an emergency message when they were over 20,000ft (6,096m) high, but search and rescue teams were… Continue reading Climbers rescued after three days on mountain in India

A new research program has been launched to investigate why more than half of cancer patients do not benefit from immunotherapy and are susceptible to debilitating side effects. The multimillion-pound project by 16 academic institutions and NHS trusts aims to discover why some relapse or experience painful inflammation in the bowel, lungs and skin. Identifying… Continue reading Immunotherapy project aims to benefit more cancer patients

For the first time in its 20-year history, Strictly Come Dancing showcased a traditional Bollywood song during the weekend’s episode. Punam Krishan, a Scottish Indian doctor, and her dance partner Gorka Márquez performed to Bole Chudiyan from the 2001 hit film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Krishan expressed her pride in bringing her culture and heritage… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: Dr Punam Krishan says it's a 'huge moment' as Bollywood music comes to show