Tag: UK News

A “green” ferry recently built in Scotland is set to produce a larger carbon footprint than the older diesel-powered vessel currently serving the route between the mainland and Arran. Despite using liquified natural gas (LNG), the dual-fuel ferry Glen Sannox will produce 10,391 equivalent tonnes of CO2 emissions annually compared to 7,732 for the MV… Continue reading Glen Sannox: 'Green' ferry has higher emissions than diesel ship

Following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100, there have been numerous tributes paid to the Nobel laureate. Both President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump released statements in which they praised Carter’s achievements both as a politician and subsequently as a humanitarian. Biden described Carter as a… Continue reading Jimmy Carter dies: Joe Biden and Donald Trump lead tributes

In 1946, 15-year-old Michael Woodman spotted a rare celestial phenomenon from his bedroom window in Newport. He had never seen anything like it before – a star system called T Corona Borealis, or T Cor Bor for short, that only shines about once every 80 years, and he had witnessed it exploding into brightness. The… Continue reading T Cor Bor: Astronomers await dazzling celestial show

The UK government has declared that it will apply new, tougher rules to control the growth of waste incineration plants, which burn household garbage to generate electricity and release chemicals that are detrimental to the environment. Almost half of Britain’s rubbish is incinerated, and the release of excessive amounts of carbon dioxide caused by burning… Continue reading Incinerators: New plans to limit burning rubbish for energy

James Hunt used to work in a successful marketing firm in London, but when his sons Jude and Tommy were diagnosed with autism, he decided to care for them and his parents full-time. Having started blogging about his family nine years ago, he has now gained over a million followers on social media. James shares,… Continue reading 'My autistic sons have taught me so much'

The TV industry in Wales is facing a “crisis” behind the cameras, with a slow-down in commissioning leading to a growing number of freelance crews leaving the industry altogether. Despite the success of hits like Gavin and Stacey, the union Bectu warns that half of freelancers were out of work as broadcasters grappled with tighter… Continue reading Christmas TV masks a 'crisis' behind the cameras for freelancers

Naetive Studio, a business founded by Mollie Warrington that specializes in handmade mugs, has taken off amid the pandemic. Warrington, who started planning the business while pregnant, used her maternity leave to launch Naetive Studio in 2022. While the company began with small drops of 15 mugs a week that quickly sold out, today it… Continue reading Naetive Studio founder on starting a business in maternity leave

After months of delays, contractors have finally been appointed to investigate potentially defective school buildings built after World War II. The Guardian reports that ministers have ordered safety checks on these buildings after concerns were raised. Meanwhile, the Times reports on a “rising toll” of young women who are more likely to be off work… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: School 'defects' check ordered and 'young adults to ill to work'

In a stunning match at the PDC World Darts Championship, former winner Peter Wright knocked defending champion Luke Humphries out of the tournament in the fourth round. Humphries struggled throughout the match, eventually losing 4-1 to Wright, who is seeded 17th. Despite having a challenging year, Wright expressed confidence in his ability to match the… Continue reading PDC World Darts Championship 2025 results: Luke Humphries knocked out by Peter Wright

Hayley Gardyj, a mother from Melksham, Wiltshire, who saved her baby’s life when he suddenly stopped breathing two years ago, is campaigning for infant CPR advice to be included in children’s “red books”. Her eight-week-old son Brodie, who was born prematurely and spent six weeks in neonatal intensive care at the Royal United Hospital (RUH)… Continue reading Wiltshire mum's CPR campaign after baby stopped breathing