Tag: UK News

Low carbon heat schemes could cut energy bills for thousands of homes in Wales by using water from abandoned coal mines, according to the Coal Authority. Around one in five properties in Wales lies above areas with the potential for mine water heating, the authority reported. The temperature of the available water ranges from 10… Continue reading Energy bills could be cut using water from abandoned Welsh coal mines

Calls to abandon an £800,000 scheme to reduce traffic in Edinburgh have been made as campaigners allege it has caused an increase in cars. Vice-chairman of Accessible Corstorphine for Everyone, Peter Roberts, claims that the low traffic neighbourhood initiative has been an “expensive failure” which has created road hazards in the local suburban area. The… Continue reading Car numbers rise despite 'expensive' low traffic scheme in Edinburgh

After the deaths of two teenage boys in a bike crash, thirty-one individuals have been charged for rioting in Cardiff’s Ely neighborhood. The disorder began on the evening of May 22, 2023, when 16-year-old Kyrees Sullivan and 15-year-old Harvey Evans died on Snowden Road. Four people have been charged with causing or threatening to cause… Continue reading Ely riot: 31 people charged in connection with Cardiff disorder

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After learning that the man convicted of her son’s manslaughter will be released early to alleviate overcrowding in UK prisons, a grieving mother has expressed her disgust at the decision. Dionne Barrett, whose son was killed in a brutal machete attack, stated that she was “sickened” at the news, saying: “What if he hurts someone… Continue reading 'Absolutely sickening': Mum reacts to early release of son's killer

Labour has introduced a new bill that would ban “no-fault” evictions, providing England’s 11 million renters with greater security. The Conservatives had introduced a Renters’ Rights Bill, including a ban on no-fault evictions, but the plans were put on hold indefinitely before the entire bill was dropped when the election was called in July. The… Continue reading Government to propose ban on no-fault evictions in England

James McAvoy’s latest movie Speak No Evil tackles the toxic masculinity imposed by his character Paddy, on Scoot McNairy’s Ben. McAvoy speaks candidly about the way society appears to be changing and how that is reflecting on freedom. In today’s world, it seems to be OK to have stronger, more fundamental opinions. “When you’re lost,… Continue reading Speak No Evil: James McAvoy on Andrew Tate, toxic masculinity and political extremes

The UK’s farming industry may struggle to achieve its target of being “net zero” by 2040, which is 10 years ahead of the UK’s national target, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). The goal of achieving net zero, which means not adding to atmospheric greenhouse gases, may be challenging due to a lack of… Continue reading Climate change: UK farming 'net zero' target in doubt, warns NFU

A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of causing the death of Patrick Colquhoun, 70, in Glasgow just 30 minutes after he was released by the police, where he had been detained after attacking a shopkeeper. The incident took place in Govanhill in April. The boy had assaulted Nadeen… Continue reading Teenager killed man 30 minutes after police freed him

A new statue honoring the UK’s longest-serving monarch, Elizabeth II, has received a mixed reception since its unveiling in Antrim Castle Gardens. Created by Belfast artist Anto Brennan, the bronze statue depicts the late queen, Prince Philip, and two corgis. While some visitors to the County Antrim gardens have praised the statue’s accuracy, others have… Continue reading Elizabeth II: Statue of queen, Philip and corgis sparks debate