Tag: UK News

Passengers who have left their vehicles at Luton Airport are expressing their dissatisfaction after fire ripped through one of the car parks, with the car park and up to 1,500 cars destroyed. Terminal Car Park Two at Luton Airport received severe damage from the blaze that occurred on Tuesday. Many customers who left their vehicles… Continue reading Luton Airport fire: Users of fire-hit car park 'left in limbo'

The reunion tour of S Club started off with a touching on-stage tribute to their bandmate Paul Cattermole, who passed away suddenly six months ago. Bradley McIntosh teared up as he spoke of Paul, stating “That’s our brother right there, man. Gone but you’ll never be forgotten. We miss you every single day.” Paul’s demise… Continue reading S Club pay tribute to 'our brother' Paul Cattermole at start of reunion tour

Microsoft has received approval from UK regulators for their revised offer to buy Activision Blizzard, the developer behind Call of Duty, Overwatch and Candy Crush. The Competition and Markets Authority initially blocked the original $69 billion deal in April, but stated that Microsoft’s updated bid addressed concerns. Microsoft will hand over the rights to distribute… Continue reading Call of Duty maker Activision to be bought by Microsoft

The accessibility and prevalence of cocaine in rural communities across Northern Ireland has led to its normalization, according to Aidan Ormsby, a drugs and alcohol support manager in Irvinestown. Ormsby notes that the drug is easily accessible in towns and villages in rural areas, and its use has become widespread. Previously popular only among middle-class… Continue reading Cocaine use in rural Northern Ireland 'normalised'

Orkney’s Old Man of Hoy, a popular spot for climbers since it was first climbed in 1966, is getting a clean-up. Mountaineering Scotland is leading the work to remove old bolts, ropes and pegs and replace them with new, safer equipment. The aim is to make climbs safer and to follow the “leave no trace”… Continue reading Old Man of Hoy: Climbing 'tat' to be removed from Orkney sea stack

A man has been caught by Nottinghamshire police sleeping at the wheel. The police shared a video captured by a body camera, which shows Jamie Barrett driving his van dangerously on the M1. He narrowly avoided hitting other vehicles as he swerved across lanes. Eventually, he came to a stop at a crash barrier. He… Continue reading Watch: Police find driver asleep at the wheel

Somerset resident Tim Howell is aiming to beat the world record for the highest wingsuit jump. Howell, an adrenaline lover who is no stranger to scaling mountains and flying back down using a wingsuit, is now searching for the perfect location to realize his ambition. Wingsuit flying is considered one of the most extreme air… Continue reading Wingsuit flyer wants to break highest flight record

Afghan refugees who helped the UK in their home country and fled the Taliban are now stranded in Pakistan as they wait for visas to move to the UK. The refugees are living in fear as tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have risen, leading to a crackdown on migrants without visas. Many of those affected… Continue reading Afghans in UK visa limbo as Pakistan vows to expel migrants

French cities have been treated to an unexpected phenomenon during the ongoing Rugby World Cup: a travelling flashmob choir. The group, which has been following the Welsh team throughout the tournament, has been appearing in cities including Nantes, Lyon, and Nice. Now, supporters are being invited to join the choir in Marseille prior to Wales’… Continue reading Relive all of Wales fans' World Cup flashmobs

Pembrokeshire County Council is struggling to find businesses that are willing to lease a site where 240 skeletons were found, and that is being redeveloped for £12m to breathe new life into Haverfordwest town centre. The council hopes to open a food emporium, a restaurant, bar and roof-top terrace at the Ocky White development. Deputy… Continue reading Haverfordwest: No tenants for site where skeletons found