Tag: UK News

Following the tragic drowning of two young people in Bournemouth Beach, an inquest has revealed that three “mass casualty rescues” had taken place in the same beach the previous two summers. Joe Abbess, 17, from Southampton, and Sunnah Khan, 12, from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, both lost their lives after getting caught in a rip tide… Continue reading Bournemouth deaths: Beach had three 'mass casualty rescues'

A wheelie bin left by a resident in north London exploded, causing a narrow escape for two refuse workers. The incident took place after the bin was crushed by a lorry’s impactor, leading to the bin and debris in it being thrown out onto the street. Barnet Council disclosed that a combustible item, such as… Continue reading Barnet refuse workers' lucky escape after lorry explosion

Janey Godley, the Scottish comedian known for her viral videos of Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid briefings, has revealed that she is under end-of-life care due to the spread of her cancer. The 63-year-old from Glasgow thanked the NHS, friends, and family for their support in a video posted on social media, where she revealed she would… Continue reading Comedian Janey Godley receiving end-of-life care

Gloucestershire Police have arrested two individuals on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of Alice Webb, 33, in hospital on Tuesday. It is believed that Webb underwent a cosmetic procedure before she fell seriously ill and was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital by ambulance on Monday. Gloucestershire Police were alerted at 11:35 BST on Monday.… Continue reading Gloucester: Arrests after woman dies in 'cosmetic procedure'

Despite criticism from business leaders and economists accusing the government of hindering the economy with its pessimistic outlook, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has denied talking down the country with his repeated warnings of the state of public finances and the National Health Service (NHS). Sir Keir told the BBC that the government is making… Continue reading Keir Starmer rejects claims he is talking country down

As the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate, the UK government has advised British nationals to leave Lebanon immediately. Prime Minister Boris Johnson emphasised the urgency of the situation, stating that it is “very important” for those still in the country to leave now. However, some Britons have reported difficulty in securing flights… Continue reading Britons 'stuck' in Lebanon as Sir Keir Starmer says 'leave now'

Michael Gove, a former government minister and Conservative MP, has been appointed as the new editor of The Spectator, following the purchase of the magazine by hedge fund manager Sir Paul Marshall. Gove will begin his new role in October, subject to final approval from the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments. The announcement was made… Continue reading Michael Gove to be editor of The Spectator

New yellow weather warnings have been issued for England and Wales by the Met Office for Thursday and Friday, following heavy rainfall in southern and central parts of the country that led to flooding in recent days. The warnings cover most regions of both countries, with the exception of the northwest of England and part… Continue reading More heavy rain expected across England and Wales, Met Office warns

Following serious allegations of safeguarding failures, including bullying and unsafe coaching practices, Ellesmere College Titans, an elite swimming club located in Shropshire, was disbanded in 2022. However, a new swimming academy, the Ellesmere College Swimming Academy, has been established and given permission to affiliate with Swim England following a review by barrister Katherine Apps KC.… Continue reading Ellesmere Academy: New swimming club to open years after damning report

Residents of Rochdale were left feeling uneasy after a giant baby puppet was erected in the town center. The puppet, named Lilly, was commissioned for a council project aimed at getting children to discuss the environment. Conversations between school children and the giant baby were recorded and will be played back to the public when… Continue reading Rochdale 'freaked out' by arrival of giant baby puppet