Tag: UK News

The Bangladeshi community in the UK has expressed concerns over a TikTok troll who has ruined their lives, according to a BBC investigation. Despite reporting threats and abuse, many women from the community have been left suicidal since no action was taken to stop the harassment. A woman from Yorkshire, who chose to be identified… Continue reading Bangladeshi women left 'suicidal' by TikTok troll

Antidepressants are being trialled to investigate whether they can prevent depression from developing in people who have suffered a head injury. A small US study showed that use of a widely used antidepressant in the weeks after an injury could help prevent severe depression. The much larger 18-month UK trial is examining early use of… Continue reading Study aims to break link between brain injury and depression

A new technology, called an artificial pancreas, is set to be offered to tens of thousands of people with type 1 diabetes in England. The system employs a glucose sensor to calculate the amount of insulin required to be delivered via a pump, essentially mimicking the function of a pancreas. The technology is expected to… Continue reading Diabetes patients to be offered artificial-pancreas technology

A group of volunteers have removed mountains of rubbish from a 19th Century mine near Corris Uchaf in Gwynedd. The mine had become a popular spot for Instagram photo seekers, who had been leaving behind an alarming amount of garbage and graffiti. The site was once used for industrial mining; however, after it closed, people… Continue reading Instagram fans killing special places, says Gwynedd car cave cleaner

Pouria Zeraati, an Iranian TV host based in London, has been discharged from the hospital after being repeatedly stabbed outside his home in Wimbledon on Friday. Zeraati works as a presenter for Iran International and stated that the group, which attacked him, seemed to have planned the attack. The London-based TV station has faced “heavy… Continue reading Pouria Zeraati: Stabbed Iran International TV host leaves hospital

Ipswich Town emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Southampton, winning 3-2. The match was closely contested throughout, with both teams playing with intensity and determination. In the second half, Ipswich Town took the lead with a goal from Jeremy Sarmiento. Southampton tried to mount a comeback, but Ipswich held on to their lead and… Continue reading Ipswich top after last-gasp winner against Saints

Police in Londonderry have said they saw signs of youths preparing petrol bombs before an unauthorised republican parade in the city on Monday. Led by about a dozen masked individuals in paramilitary-style attire, the parade passed through the Creggan area, where a van was set ablaze and drivers were advised to avoid the area. The… Continue reading Derry march: Van set on fire after dissident parade in Creggan

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a class A drug and assaulting an emergency worker after two illegal raves took place over the weekend. The events were attended by hundreds of people near Luxborough, at Dunkery Beacon and Kennisham Wood in Exmoor. Pictures taken at the scene show cars… Continue reading Exmoor: Arrest after two illegal raves in national park

The number of migrants crossing the English Channel this year has exceeded 5,000, with almost 800 making the journey over the Easter bank holiday weekend, according to the Home Office. In total, 791 migrants made the journey on March 30 and 31, with 349 crossing on Saturday and a further 442 spotted on Sunday. The… Continue reading Channel migrants: Crossings in 2024 exceed 5,000

Travel disruptions have hit Easter Monday bank holiday drivers and train passengers in parts of Wales. The A40 was closed for about seven hours in both directions between St Clears and Carmarthen after a serious crash that took place at 04:45 BST. Meanwhile, Transport for Wales (TfW) issued a “do not travel” warning for trains… Continue reading Wales Easter Bank Holiday travel chaos on roads and trains