Tag: UK News

This year’s Great North Run is poised for one of its biggest turnouts yet, with thousands of participants gearing up to take on the half marathon course. Approximately 60,000 runners are set to begin in Newcastle, then head through Gateshead, South Tyneside, and finish in South Shields. The elite wheelchair race will kick off at… Continue reading Great North Run welcomes 60,000 participants for 43rd event

The BBC drama series Sherwood, which is known for its gritty and hard-hitting portrayal of gun crime and gangs in post-industrial Nottingham, has returned for a second series and has once again gripped viewers. However, the credibility of the opening plotlines has been debated by some on social media. Written by award-winning Nottinghamshire playwright James… Continue reading How did gun crime in Nottingham inspire hit BBC drama Sherwood?

The BBC recently received a vast selection of pictures from readers of their best pictures on the theme of “still life” from around the world. Even though each photo may be unique in its own way, all of them clearly show the beauty that can come from a simple moment captured in time. The photos… Continue reading Your pictures on the theme of 'still life'

Sir Alan Bates, known for his campaign on behalf of sub-postmasters wrongly accused of stealing, has tied the knot with his long-term partner, Suzanne Sercombe, at Sir Richard Branson’s private island in the Caribbean. The couple, who had been together for 34 years, got married on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands last month.… Continue reading Post Office campaigner Alan Bates marries on Richard Branson's island

Health leaders have warned that the government’s plan to solve the hospital backlog in England will fail without substantial reform in the way services work. Labour has promised to raise the number of weekly operations and appointments by 40,000 in order to help meet the 18-week waiting time target. However, research conducted by the NHS… Continue reading Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'

A report commissioned by the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, will claim this week that the UK was hit harder by the pandemic than other developed countries due to the “serious weakening” of the NHS by Conservative government policies over the past decade, according to The Observer. Meanwhile, The Sunday Express warns that Labour leader Sir… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Tax the rich' for winter fuel and Oasis go global

Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, is visiting the UK for two days, starting on Monday, during which he will hold talks with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The visit will see Blinken initiate a “US-UK strategic dialogue”, aimed at reinforcing the “special relationship” between the two nations. While in London, he plans to… Continue reading US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit the UK

The search for Jenny Hastings, the wife of former Scotland rugby player Scott Hastings, has come to a tragic end as a woman’s body was found in the Hound Point area of South Queensferry. Although formal identification has yet to take place, the family has been informed. She went missing on Tuesday while at a… Continue reading Jenny Hastings: Body found in search for wife of rugby star

The Braemar Gathering Highland Games in Aberdeenshire was graced by the King and Queen, who seemed to be in good spirits as they participated in the annual event. This traditional event has been held since 1832 and is usually graced by the reigning monarch. Participants in this year’s competition enjoyed traditional games such as the… Continue reading King and Queen enjoy Braemar Highland Games

Heavy rain has caused significant disruption to travel across southern parts of England and Wales, with over half a month’s worth of rain falling in some places. Exeter recorded 34.6mm of rainfall in 24 hours, compared to a September average of 60.3mm. St Catherine’s Point in the Isle of Wight experienced two thirds of its… Continue reading UK weather: Sunshine and showers for weekend following heavy rain