Tag: UK News

In Coventry, a major fire broke out in a 16-story apartment building, with more than 50 firefighters coming to the scene to tackle the blaze. The fire is believed to have started on the 11th floor of Samuel Vale House, with smoke spreading upwards to other floors. According to onlookers, people were seen receiving oxygen… Continue reading Crews tackle severe 11th floor flat fire in Coventry

The High Commission of India has lodged a complaint with the Foreign Office after one of its top diplomats was confronted by protesters at a gurdwara in Glasgow. Vikram Doraiswami had been invited to the place of worship to discuss community and consular issues, but left after he was approached by a small number of… Continue reading Top Indian diplomat blocked from Glasgow gurdwara visit

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is investigating an incident where two of its supporters were pictured mocking Bradley Lowery. Mr Lowery was six years old when he died from cancer. The picture, taken at Hillsborough, was posted online during a game between Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland. Sheffield Wednesday has stated that it will look into the… Continue reading Bradley Lowery: Sheffield Wednesday investigate fans' 'mockery'

Danny Robins, a writer and broadcaster, is set to explore the world of paranormal in his upcoming television show, Uncanny. This show is based on his successful BBC podcast of the same name where Robins investigates hair-raising stories of people who have witnessed ghosts. These people kept their stories buried for a long time and… Continue reading Danny Robins: Paranormal activity can bring people comfort

Lorna Woodnutt, a woman in her 40s, was recently found dead in County Offaly following a “violent incident”, according to RTÉ. The authorities were able to apprehend a teenage boy at the scene of the incident who has since been arrested. This event had happened midday on a Friday when officers received a call that… Continue reading Offaly: Lorna Woodnutt named as woman killed in her home

Stephen Shrimpton, a school coach driver, has sadly died in a motorway crash. He was described by his family as a “loving husband and father”. The accident occurred on the M53 in Wirral, and Mr. Shrimpton was driving with Jessica Baker, a 15-year-old passenger, who also passed away. There were more than 50 students on… Continue reading M53 bus crash: School coach driver named as Stephen Shrimpton

Sir Billy Connolly’s balance is continuing to deteriorate due to Parkinson’s disease, leading to a “couple of serious falls,” according to his wife, Pamela Stephenson. The loss of balance has become the “most significant” symptom suffered by the 80-year-old Scottish comedian, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2013. In recent years, Sir Billy has… Continue reading Billy Connolly had 'serious falls' after balance issues, says wife

Plans to overhaul the fire service have led to threats of a strike by firefighters in North Wales. On Saturday, over 100 demonstrators protested against the proposed changes in Wrexham. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has expressed concern that the plans would lead to a poorer service in towns and cities. North Wales Fire Service… Continue reading North Wales firefighters threaten strikes amid revamp plans

Following a crash involving the Flying Scotsman locomotive and the Royal Scotsman train, safety inspections will be carried out on the Flying Scotsman. The collision, which occurred at Aviemore in the Highlands, resulted in two people being treated in hospital for minor injuries. The locomotive was scheduled to run passenger trips over the weekend, but… Continue reading Flying Scotsman crash: Safety checks to be carried out on iconic locomotive

Dog owners of American bully XL dogs attended a free training session in Hull to learn how to keep their pets safe. The dogs are set to be banned by the end of the year under a law that applies in England, Wales and Scotland once work has been finalized to define the breed. The… Continue reading Hull dog trainer holds session for American bully XL dogs