Tag: UK News

Kirstie, a mother-of-three from Ipswich, recently opened up about how she asked for help from the charity Dora Brown after a traumatic event caused her house to become cluttered. In May 2022, Kirstie had a stillborn baby girl, which left her bedbound for months and dealing with overwhelming grief. Because of this, every surface in… Continue reading 'My house in Ipswich was out of control and I felt ashamed'

For some travelers, the idea of inviting a stranger to stay in their home might seem like the opposite of a relaxing vacation. However, for those who take the leap of faith, house exchanges can be worth it. Liz Barlow, a semi-retired management consultant, has completed 31 home swaps and saved over £20,000 by staying… Continue reading Home swaps: 'How dating for homes saved me £20,000 on holidays'

Heidi Thomas, the creator of the BBC’s popular drama series “Call the Midwife,” has revealed that her inspiration for the show comes from real-life mothers and midwives. Thomas keeps the show grounded in reality by weaving in stories of poverty, racism, backstreet abortions, child loss, and domestic abuse, while also celebrating the camaraderie and strength… Continue reading Call the Midwife creator: 'People tell me birth stories in the supermarket'

Reform UK, the party founded by Nigel Farage, now has more members than the Conservative Party, according to its leader. The party’s digital tracker indicates that membership numbers have outstripped the 131,680 total declared by the Conservatives earlier in 2022. Farage thanked supporters for helping the party to “make history” and claimed that Reform was… Continue reading Reform UK has more members than Tories, Nigel Farage says

On Christmas Day, over 450 migrants crossed from France to England on small boats, marking the first arrivals in over a week. Eleven boats made it over on Wednesday morning, and more are expected in the coming days. The total number of arrivals was confirmed by official government figures from the Home Office. This recent… Continue reading Channel migrants: More than 450 people make Christmas Day crossing

When a massive tsunami hit Khao Lak, Thailand 20 years ago, Deborah Garlick and her boyfriend were there on vacation. Unfortunately, approximately 228,000 people died in the worst natural disaster of the century, Deborah among them. Although it would take four months for it to be confirmed, her parents, Margaret and Bryson, knew within 24… Continue reading Boxing Day tsunami victim's last footsteps retraced by parents

In Leamington Spa, guide dogs-in-training have become a common sight. However, when the Guide Dogs charity initially moved to the town in the 1940s, residents were puzzled by puppies being taught to stop at kerbs and steer around hazards. Owners and trainers reflect on the organization’s early years in the town, which include Blue Peter… Continue reading How Guide dogs made Leamington Spa its unofficial home

New data shows that shoppers are turning away from traditional high street stores and shopping centres on Boxing Day, with initial footfall figures suggesting a significant downturn in this year’s sales compared to last year. Whilst some big-name retailers are still set to see brisk trade on the 26th of December, household brands like John… Continue reading Boxing Day sales: Shoppers stay away from High Street, data shows

A suspected stabbing incident has led to the death of two women in Milton Keynes. The police found the women, aged 24 and 38, and a teenage boy and a man with serious injuries at a block of flats on Christmas Day. The man and boy were rushed to the hospital and are reported to… Continue reading Murder investigation after death of two women in Milton Keynes

In a move that is likely to draw a continued backlash from rural communities, the UK government has pledged to introduce a ban on trail hunting. Trail hunting is a relatively recent introduction, serving as a replacement to the banned practice of fox hunting. Rather than tracking and killing real foxes, packs of dogs are… Continue reading Boxing Day hunt: Government 'committed' to banning trail hunting