Tag: UK News

The Not the One campaign is tackling knife crime in south Wales, using trusted adults to provoke discussions on the issue of knife crime inside and outside the classroom. The campaign is led by South Wales Police and the Wales Violence Prevention Unit, and is aimed at educating 11 to 16-year-olds in south Wales about… Continue reading Harry Baker: Teacher wishes he had 'conversation' with teen who used knife to murder

Harmondsworth immigration removal centre near London Heathrow Airport had some of the worst conditions of any such facility in the UK, according to a report by prison inspectors. The report claimed that conditions were “chaotic” and put detainees at “imminent risk of harm”. It also referred to the “truly shocking” nature of the centre and… Continue reading Heathrow immigration centre shocking and dangerous – watchdog

An investigation into the state of care homes in England has found that nearly one-in-five are “requiring improvement” or “inadequate”. The BBC’s England Data Journalism Unit analysed data from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and found that more than 2,500 care homes across England currently require improvement. While the number of inadequate homes has dropped… Continue reading Runcorn care home accused of neglect by elderly resident's mother

A recent occurrence on the coast of Cornwall has made headlines, as coastguard teams rescued an ice cream van that had been swept out to sea. Padstow coastguard rescue team and RNLI lifeguards had to spring into action on Sunday evening after the van was caught by the tide whilst at Harlyn Bay near Padstow.… Continue reading Ice cream van swept out to sea in rising tide

During a rehearsal for their upcoming performance for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, pupils from Ysgol Treganna in Cardiff were surprised when new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stopped by to listen. The rehearsal was taking place in the Senedd, which Sir Keir was touring with First Minister Vaughan Gething when he heard the… Continue reading Children’s choir gets surprise audience with new PM

A man who died in a car crash following a police pursuit in Stirling has been identified as Declan Connell, 27, from Falkirk. The incident happened at around 11:50 pm on Sunday, on the M9 motorway between junctions 8 and 9. Police Scotland said the car, a white Vauxhall Corsa driven by Connell towards the… Continue reading Declan Connell: Police pursuit death crash driver named

After being closed for over a year amid an outcry in 2023, Oldham’s Coliseum theatre is set to reopen thanks to a successful campaign to save it. Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh led the campaign, with the historic theatre’s doors to be opened again in time for Christmas 2025 following a £10m refurbishment. Hesmondhalgh, known for her… Continue reading Oldham Coliseum: Historic theatre saved after closure U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer, the first Labour prime minister in 14 years, received a warm welcome from Northern Ireland’s party leaders during his official visit to Stormont. He had constructive and positive meetings with executive and opposition representatives, as well as the first and deputy first ministers. Sir Keir was joined by the new Northern Ireland… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer says meetings with NI parties a reset

The Houses of Parliament in Westminster are set to experience a “freshers’ week” vibe as hundreds of new MPs arrive in London. Of those elected in the recent general election, an incredible 335 have never served in Parliament before. The parliament will be notable for its record numbers of women and ethnic minorities – as… Continue reading More women and minorities – Westminster newbies breaking records

Simon Cowell, the man behind The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, is on the lookout for “the next Zayn” in the music industry. According to Cowell, the number of UK artists breaking through globally has fallen, making this search all the more critical. Being part of a group can aid an artist’s solo ambitions,… Continue reading Simon Cowell: UK music needs the 'next Zayn'