Tag: UK News

A 67-year-old woman named Janet Lyon from Leicestershire died after attempting to reach her GP surgery three hours after calling for an ambulance, which never arrived. Ms. Lyon had called for an ambulance on December 27, 2021, after struggling to breathe. However, a 999 call handler informed her that she had an urgent but not… Continue reading 999: Leicestershire woman dies at home hours after calling for ambulance

David Atthowe, a nature guide from Norwich, has been shining UV torches on some of the best nature spots in Wales to mark the country’s annual dark skies week. Atthowe’s photos of temperate rainforest in Wales reveal shapes, structures and colours that rival a coral reef. Bio-fluorescence, where plants and animals fluoresce to communicate, is… Continue reading Biofluorescence: Unseen world of the Celtic rainforest revealed by UV

Despite its popularity in the underground music scene, South Asian music still struggles to break into the mainstream. While Grime and other musical subcultures are having their heyday, Asian-influenced music seems to have been left behind. Even Panjabi MC’s bhangra hit Mundian To Bach Ke, which sold 10 million copies worldwide and could have been… Continue reading Bollywood meets Beyoncé: 'Brown artists can be mainstream too'

Dungeons & Dragons, the famous fantasy role-playing game, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The game has recently seen an upsurge in popularity online due to the pandemic, with an estimated 50 million people participating in it. Even Hollywood has taken notice, with a film adaptation and a D&D club run by Magic Mike star, Joe… Continue reading Dungeons & Dragons at 50: How the fantasy world can be a home for everyone

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s reported death dominates the front pages of many newspapers on Saturday. According to reports, he lost consciousness in prison after feeling unwell and was taken to hospital, where he died. His death has been blamed on Russian President Vladimir Putin, with world leaders calling for answers and vowing to hold… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Putin 'must pay for Navalny' and Harry reaches out

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has paid just under £100,000 in tax for last year, according to a summary released by the party. Almost half (£44,308) of his bill was due to income tax, while the December 2022 sale of a field partly owned by his father’s estate contributed £52,688 in capital gains tax.… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer paid nearly £100,000 in taxes in 2023

The chief executive of the Football Association of Wales, Noel Mooney, has stated that he would be open to grassroots leagues trialling playing games in the summer. This comes after a winter in which 6,000 matches were called off due to weather conditions and inadequate facilities. Many youth football clubs have called for greater access… Continue reading FAW boss would welcome grassroots football summer trial

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has shared in an interview with US news network ABC that he rushed to see his father, King Charles, after he was diagnosed with cancer. During his visit to London, which was brief, Prince Harry spent time with his father and did not meet with his brother. The prince… Continue reading Prince Harry: King's cancer may bring family closer together

Sir Chris Hoy, a six-time Olympic cycling champion, has revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer last year. The former Great Britain track cyclist is currently undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy, which he says is “going really well”. Despite the diagnosis, Hoy remains optimistic and positive, and continues to work, ride his bike, and live his… Continue reading Sir Chris Hoy: Six-time Olympic champion 'surrounded by love' after revealing cancer diagnosis

A new treatment called Produodopa will soon be available for those suffering from advanced Parkinson’s disease. The treatment, which involves wearing a portable kit 24 hours a day, uses a pump to steadily deliver medicine into the bloodstream. Previously, many Parkinson’s patients had to take over 20 pills a day, which were often inconsistent in… Continue reading New Parkinson's drug Produodopa to be available on NHS