Tag: UK News

ata-testid=”card-text-wrapper”> Stunning Northern Lights display seen over the UK The aurora borealis was visible in parts of the UK thanks to a geomagnetic storm caused by solar winds. 10 Oct 2024 Science & Environment Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Tulisa Contostavlos has recently spoken publicly about her experience with Bell’s palsy, a condition that affects around 100,000 people in the UK. Amy Green, from Leeds, also suffers from Bell’s palsy, and said that seeing Tulisa on TV was “like looking at a mirror image” of herself. Though the two women look different, both have… Continue reading Bell's palsy: 'I have same condition as Tulisa on I'm A Celeb

A number of flood warnings and alerts continue to be in place across England as Storm Bert causes disruption across the UK. A man in his 60s passed away after a tree hit his car near Winchester on Saturday. Additionally, several houses in Tyrone and Down were flooded in Northern Ireland. Areas in the west… Continue reading Storm Bert: Dozens of flood warnings in place after man dies

A Southampton-based comedian who impersonates Donald Trump has said he has been inundated with requests since the announcement of the 2024 US Presidential election results. Mike Osman, who began impersonating the Republican Party’s incumbent President back in 2016, had almost considered retiring his wig and fake tan until the news inspired him to carry on.… Continue reading Donald Trump impersonator in demand after US election

A warning by a senior minister claims that Russia is prepared to launch cyber-attacks on its allies, including the United Kingdom, to help diminish support for Ukraine. Speaking at a Nato meeting, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden, who is responsible for national security, will describe the ‘hidden war’ being waged by Russia… Continue reading Russia ready to wage cyber war on UK, minister to say

Following a series of refusals, a guide dog handler of 25 years, Sean Dilley, has given up asking publicly for equality and respect. Speaking out against online threats and increasing hostility towards disabled people, Dilley says the latest incident, in which he and his dog were prevented from entering a restaurant, was the last straw.… Continue reading 'Refused service again with my guide dog, I'm done speaking out'

Newspapers in the UK have reported on polls suggesting most people support assisted dying. The subject returns to Parliament this week, with a debate taking place on Thursday. The Sunday Times reports that its poll shows that 65% would support a law allowing assisted dying, with just 13% opposing it. The survey, of over 17,000… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Two thirds back assisted dying' and 'Putin ready to cripple Britain'

Former world number one tennis player Andy Murray has announced that he will be coaching long-time rival Novak Djokovic in the lead up to the Australian Open in January 2025. Murray, who retired from tennis earlier in 2024 following a 19-year career, will be working alongside the 24-time Grand Slam champion in his first coaching… Continue reading Australian Open 2025: Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic at tournament

In 1984, responding to the terrible images of famine in northern Ethiopia broadcast on the BBC, musicians Bob Geldof and Midge Ure gathered some of the biggest stars of the era to record a charity song. Forty years on from the original recording, the cream of British and Irish pop music past and present are… Continue reading Band Aid at 40: 'We knew Christmas before your ancestors'

David Crisp, a British businessman caught on camera admitting to illegally selling luxury perfume to Russia, is not facing criminal charges, according to the BBC. Crisp admitted to an undercover private investigator that he had sold a bottle of “Boadicea the Victorious” perfume worth £1,000 ($1,385) in Russia, in breach of UK sanctions introduced after… Continue reading Perfume boss caught on video saying he ignored Russia sanctions