Tag: UK News

Newly uncovered information has shown that a Church of England priest involved in a sexual abuse case was given a senior role twice more under the leadership of the Archbishop of York during his time as Bishop of Chelmsford. The BBC’s previous investigation revealed how David Tudor remained in his post for nine years after… Continue reading Archbishop of York 'regrets' that abuse scandal priest was reappointed twice

An 82-year-old great-grandfather from Bearsden, Ian Rankin, has constructed a 30ft yacht in his back garden over the course of a year. The boat’s 33ft mast is adorned with hundreds of Christmas lights, bringing joy and happiness to those passing by on Milngavie Road. Ian wants to inspire younger generations with his project, hoping that… Continue reading I built a 30ft yacht in my back garden to bring joy at Christmas

Gareth Southgate has revealed during an interview on the BBC’s Desert Island Discs that he had already made his decision to step down from his role as England’s manager ahead of the Euro 2024 final. He explained that he kept playing Adele’s Someone Like You towards the end of the tournament because it related to… Continue reading Adele, England & Man Utd: Gareth Southgate's Desert Island Discs

The news of the attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany continues to dominate Sunday’s papers. The Sun on Sunday’s front page carries the headline “Free to kill”, alleging that German authorities were warned three times about the suspect, a Saudi citizen named Taleb al-Abdulmohsen. The Sunday People’s front page picture shows the mass… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Free to kill' and Rachel Reeves 'the Grinch'

This year’s Together at Christmas event at Westminster Abbey, hosted by the Princess of Wales, was aided by Lady Gabriella Windsor, who was selected by the Princess to help choose the music and performances. Lady Gabriella’s husband, Thomas Kingston, tragically died earlier this year, and her involvement in the event was seen as a positive… Continue reading Kate planned carol service with Lady Gabriella Windsor

A team of fans, led by Rich Tipple, has colourised the 1969 Doctor Who episode, The War Games, marking the end of the Second Doctor era. The 10-episode epic, which was the final curtain call for actor Patrick Troughton, will be broadcast as a 90-minute film on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer on Monday. Tipple… Continue reading Doctor Who: Final black and white adventure to air in colour

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been making controversial comments about the UK political situation on his social media platform, X. Musk has previously expressed his admiration for Britain, however, in recent years, his tone has changed. Musk has reportedly had social media spats with politicians in the UK, including Prime Minister Sir… Continue reading Elon Musk's curious fixation with Britain

A lack of regulation in the supported housing sector has led to vulnerable people with care needs living in substandard accommodation, according to MPs and charities. The Supported Housing Act, which was passed in June 2018, aimed to lay down standards in the sector. The advisory panel for supported housing, which was required by the… Continue reading 'Worst place I've lived': Vulnerable left in unsafe homes

Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, has appointed Mark Burnett, a British TV executive famous for producing The Apprentice for seven years, as his Special Envoy to the UK. This move comes separately to the position of US ambassador to the UK and Trump praised Burnett on his social media platform for his… Continue reading Mark Burnett: Trump picks Apprentice producer as UK envoy

A suspect has been charged with the murder of a teacher in south London, police have confirmed. The teacher, identified as Gemma Devonish and head of year at Rosebery School in Epsom, Surrey, was found dead at her home in Nutfield Close, Carshalton. The accused, James Madden, 38, of Railton Road, Lambeth, was remanded into… Continue reading Sutton: Man charged with murdering London teacher Gemma Devonish