Tag: UK News

The city of Belfast has unveiled a statue of Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher. The statue was unveiled over the weekend outside the Ulster Hall on Bedford Street where Gallagher performed extensively during the Troubles in Northern Ireland and at other venues across the city. Gallagher, who was born in County Donegal, performed… Continue reading Belfast: Rory Gallagher statue unveiled outside Ulster Hall

Tiarnán Trainor from Northern Ireland, a 13-year-old boy, died in a quad bike accident near Newry and has been remembered as “much loved and popular”. He was injured on the Low Road, just outside Killeavy on Thursday and later died from his injuries. In a statement, St Paul’s High School in Bessbrook described Tiarnán as a… Continue reading Tiarnán Trainor: Boy, 13, dies after quad bike crash near Newry

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in north Somerset is asking the public to donate their old Christmas trees to be recycled as “enrichment” for their animals. Over the past five years, the zoo has accepted roughly 15,000 trees, which are used to make chippings for the spectacled bears that enjoy the pine scent and rhinos that… Continue reading Noah's Ark: Zoo taking old Christmas trees for animal enrichment

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in his 70s at a block of flats in Buckinghamshire, England on Friday. An 80-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, and according to Thames Valley Police, the victim and suspect were known to each other. Emergency services were called to Silverdale… Continue reading 80-year-old man arrested on suspicion of Aylesbury murder

Snow and Arctic winds have hit the UK early in the new year, causing wintry scenes across the country. The freezing conditions are expected to continue into next week due to increased cold gusts. England and Wales have weather warnings for heavy snow and freezing rain in place at present. The wintry weather has led… Continue reading Your striking pictures of snow and frost across UK

Police Scotland have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Paisley on Hogmanay that left 70-year-old Elizabeth Kennedy dead. Kennedy was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident on Barrhead Road near the junction with Ladykirk Crescent on 31 December at approximately 7:00 pm. The driver of a white car,… Continue reading Man arrested over death in alleged hit and run in Paisley

Palace sources report that King Charles is deeply saddened by the death of British man Edward Pettifer, who was killed in the vehicle attack that took place in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. Pettifer, aged 31, was among 14 people killed in the incident, and the stepson of Alexandra Pettifer, once known as Tiggy… Continue reading New Orleans attack: King Charles deeply saddened by Briton Edward Pettifer's death

At just 17 years old, Luke Littler has made history as the youngest winner of the PDC World Championship. In a stunning victory, he defeated Michael van Gerwen 7-3 at Alexandra Palace on Friday night. While many are hailing him as the greatest darts player alive, Littler himself is more modest. In an interview with… Continue reading Luke Littler: I'll never say I'm the best

Tragedy struck on Blencathra mountain in the Lake District after a man fell 300ft (70m) to his death from Sharp Edge. The incident, which took place on Thursday, necessitated the intervention of the Keswick Mountain Rescue Team who recovered the man’s body and airlifted it in an air ambulance to the team’s base. The victim’s… Continue reading Man dies in fall from ridge in Blencathra

Football and rugby clubs are now turning to special heated domes to ensure they can keep playing even during winter. These clubs, including Northampton Saints and Cambridge United, have rented the kit that can cover the entire pitch. The domes heat up the surface with the use of LPG gas, which prevents the ground from… Continue reading Heated domes protect football and rugby pitches from snow and ice