Tag: UK News

'East End boy' David Beckham helps with Prince William fundraiser

David Beckham spoke about his pride and excitement in working with Prince William to raise funds for the London Air Ambulance service. The former footballer and the Duke of Cambridge visited RAF Northolt, where they met with the crew and staff who operate the life-saving helicopters. Beckham climbed aboard the aircraft and spoke with broadcasters… Continue reading 'East End boy' David Beckham helps with Prince William fundraiser

BBC's Frank Gardner forced to crawl to toilet on plane

As a person with paralysis, I was forced to crawl on the floor of a plane to use the toilet during a flight back to London from Warsaw. This uncomfortable and degrading experience reminded me of the challenges disabled passengers face while travelling, which is much smaller compared to the horrors faced by people in… Continue reading BBC's Frank Gardner forced to crawl to toilet on plane

‘No guarantee’ of way out for Brits staying in Lebanon – Lammy

The UK Foreign Secretary has warned British citizens in Lebanon that they may not be able to leave quickly if the current situation deteriorates. David Lammy has told nationals to leave by either commercial flights or a UK-chartered plane scheduled to leave on Wednesday. He also indicated that Beirut airport may close if the fighting… Continue reading ‘No guarantee’ of way out for Brits staying in Lebanon – Lammy

Belfast cruise: Villa Vie Residences remains in lough after departure

After months of delays, the Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey finally set sail from Belfast Harbour on the evening of Monday, 1 November before dropping anchor nearby overnight. Scheduled to leave Belfast in May, the ship was beset with delays and remained anchored off the coast until time for departure. According to BBC News NI, some… Continue reading Belfast cruise: Villa Vie Residences remains in lough after departure

Wettest September in southern England for more than a century

According to the Met Office, Southern England had its wettest September since 1918. Ten counties in England recorded their wettest September on record with some areas receiving three to four times their average rainfall for the month. Heavy rainfall in some parts of Southern England and Wales led to flooding and disruptions. However, Scotland and… Continue reading Wettest September in southern England for more than a century

Bournemouth beach deaths: Swimmers describe panic as two drowned, inquest hears

Two young people tragically drowned at Bournemouth Beach after being caught in a rip current, according to witness statements given at their inquest. Joe Abbess, 17, from Southampton, and 12-year-old Sunnah Khan, from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, were swept out to sea in May 2023. Another eight people were rescued. Witnesses at the inquest described seeing… Continue reading Bournemouth beach deaths: Swimmers describe panic as two drowned, inquest hears

Harehills disorder: Three jailed for setting fire to bus in Leeds

Three men have been sent to prison after setting fire to a double-decker bus during a night of mob violence in Harehills, Leeds. Iustin Dobre, 37, Mark Mitchell, 34, were sentenced to six years and Milan Zamostny, 30, was sentenced to five years and four months. Celan Palaghia, 21, was also jailed for three years… Continue reading Harehills disorder: Three jailed for setting fire to bus in Leeds

Swale Estuary: Four whales dead after washing up on Kent coast

Nine whales were trapped on mudflats off the Kent coast on Monday evening, with four of them dying. The whales were found in the Swale estuary near Sittingbourne, and one was declared dead on Tuesday morning. Three more whales were confirmed dead before 15:00 BST. The rescue operation was abandoned after BDMLR, the British Divers… Continue reading Swale Estuary: Four whales dead after washing up on Kent coast