Tag: UK News

After days of disruption caused by the discovery of a World War Two bomb, thousands of people evacuated from their homes in Plymouth have returned. More than 10,000 people had to move out of the area around Keyham as a convoy of military vehicles carried away the unexploded device. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said… Continue reading Plymouth bomb: Thousands back home after WW2 device detonated

An unidentified body has been found scorched near a football field in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. Police were called after the discovery was made at around 9 o’clock in the morning. Although the sex of the deceased individual has not yet been confirmed, reports suggest that the remains had been burned. An investigation is ongoing and… Continue reading Burned body found near football pitch in Motherwell

The former Conservative deputy chairman, Lee Anderson, has come under fire for making remarks about London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Speaking on GB News, Anderson claimed that “Islamists” had “got control” of Khan and have therefore gained control over London. These comments have been criticized by both the Labour and Conservative parties, with some calling them… Continue reading Lee Anderson: Sadiq Khan criticises PM for failing to condemn MP's remarks

The pay dispute between junior doctors in England and the government has reached a new level, with doctors striking for the tenth time. The five-day walkout began at 7am GMT, with NHS officials warning that the resulting disruption would be severe. Half of the doctors in hospitals are juniors and as such, hospital operations and… Continue reading Junior doctors strike for 10th time over pay dispute

Juano Diaz is an artist who has garnered a reputation for his unique style that combines digital images and painting. He has worked with a myriad of renowned designers and artists such as Gilbert and George, David La Chappelle, and Pierre et Giles. He has also captured the images of celebrities such as Grace Jones,… Continue reading How the art world adopted Glasgow 'Slum Boy' Juano Diaz

The Labour Party has demanded that Tory MP Lee Anderson be stripped of the whip due to comments they labelled as Islamophobic, following criticism of London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Anderson stated on GB News that Islamists had “got control” of Khan and had “given our capital city away to his mates”. This follows Paramilitary protests… Continue reading Lee Anderson: Labour calls for action over Tory MP Islamist claimsvv

Dan Simms, a 24-year-old from Caldicot, Monmouthshire, has decided to take on a challenge to raise awareness of male suicide, encourage men to talk and raise money for charity Andy’s Man Club and the families of the friends he’s lost to suicide. After losing his childhood best friend, Tom, to suicide, Dan was left with… Continue reading Mental health: Turning regret into action after friends' deaths

Saturday’s newspapers cover a variety of stories, ranging from the support King Charles has received following his cancer diagnosis to the conviction of the “vile cat killer” Scarlet Blake. The Daily Mirror’s “King and Tonic” article notes the positive effect of supportive messages during the monarch’s cancer battle. The Times leads with a pro-Palestine activist… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'King and tonic' and potential abortion rule change

Residents in parts of Plymouth were issued with a government alert over the weekend, warning that there was a danger to life in their area. The alert was prompted by the discovery of an unexploded German World War Two bomb in a back garden in the city. The bomb was due to be transported to… Continue reading Watch: Emergency text alerts interrupt bomb press briefing

As the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, political leaders in the UK have reiterated their support for the country. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised that Britain would do “whatever it takes” for Ukraine to achieve victory, and announced £245m in funding to replenish Kyiv’s artillery ammunition reserves. Labour leader Sir Keir… Continue reading Ukraine war: UK reaffirms Ukraine support on war anniversary