Tag: UK News

Over the past few days, powerful winds from Storm Isha have wreaked havoc across parts of the United Kingdom. Videos posted on social media show the extent of the damage caused by the storm, including roofs collapsing, furniture flying, and near misses. Tens of thousands of homes were left without power, whilst train services were… Continue reading Dramatic videos show Storm Isha damage so far

Northern Ireland has been left without power after Storm Isha wreaked havoc across the country. The storm has caused widespread damage to the electricity network, leaving around 40,000 homes without power. According to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), the aftermath of the storm continues to pose a significant risk of debris in the… Continue reading Storm Isha: Thousands without power across Northern Ireland

Firefighters rescued five people and their pets from floodwater on the A684 in North Yorkshire. Four vehicles – two cars, a van, and an HGV – were trapped on the stretch of road between Leeming Bar and Northallerton at Morton on Swale on Monday morning. Initially, emergency services received a report of a car stuck… Continue reading North Yorkshire motorists rescued from flood water after Storm Isha

Over 40 Conservative MPs are among dozens who wrote to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calling for extra funding for councils in England to prevent significant slashes to services. The MPs are unified in voicing severe disquiet and anticipate the various funding cuts any local authority may be planning to avoid going bankrupt, including raising council… Continue reading More than 40 Tory MPs call for extra council funding

The UK government has announced a series of changes that will give Ofcom increased regulatory powers over BBC online services, including the BBC News website. If articles do not comply with relevant broadcast standards, the media regulator will be allowed to take enforcement action. The aim of this move is to provide audiences with greater… Continue reading BBC review: Ofcom to gain more powers over BBC News website

Bafta-nominated film All of Us Strangers stars Andrew Scott as a middle-aged man who returns to his childhood home and has conversations with his long-dead parents. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the interactions with his parents are imagined, and his parents remain the age they were when they died. His mother and… Continue reading All of Us Strangers: Andrew Scott film explores trauma and loss

Hundreds of thousands of unexploded bombs and mines litter the seabed surrounding the UK, with many known about and mapped. However, there are still plenty that remain undiscovered, posing a major risk to those working at sea. This is where Lee Gooderham comes in. As the founder of Ordtek, his company’s business is to find… Continue reading The bomb-hunters scouring UK waters for unexploded weapons

Storm Isha has caused severe disruption in Northern Ireland, with over 45,000 homes without electricity on Sunday evening. NIE, Northern Ireland’s electricity company, said that the storm had caused widespread damage, leading to power cuts and other disruptions. The Republic of Ireland has seen more than 170,000 premises lose power. Flights and ferry sailings have… Continue reading Storm Isha: Power cuts and travel disruption across Northern Ireland

Severe winds and heavy rain caused by Storm Isha hit the UK on Sunday, leaving thousands of homes without power. A gust of 90mph was recorded on Capel Curig, in Eryri, also known as Snowdonia. The Met Office has issued a danger-to-life wind warning that will be in force from 6pm GMT on Sunday to… Continue reading Weather: Power cuts hit homes as Storm Isha winds hit

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma after having a cancerous mole removed during treatment for breast cancer. The diagnosis was made after moles were removed and analysed during reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy. The duchess remains in good spirits and is undergoing further investigations to ensure that the cancer… Continue reading Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer