Tag: UK News

The Very Reverend Canon Dr Jason Bray is a priest in the Anglican church and also serves as the Dean of Llandaff Cathedral. In addition to his more traditional duties, he is also a deliverance minister – an exorcist. Dr Bray recently spoke with BBC News about his work and the paranormal cases he investigates.… Continue reading The real-life ‘exorcist’ who investigates the supernatural

Cedrick, a qualified teacher from Cameroon, is among about 100 people still residing on the Bibby Stockholm, an asylum seekers’ barge off the Dorset coast in the UK. He flew to Heathrow Airport in March seeking asylum after fleeing his home country with his family, who were being targeted. For over six years, Cameroon has… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm resident keen to start 'second chance at life'

The UK government has reached a settlement in a legal action against the family of a nine-year-old girl whose death was linked to air pollution. Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah’s daughter Ella suffered a fatal asthma attack in 2013, with the Southwark Coroner’s Court finding in 2020 that air pollution had been a “material contribution” to her death.… Continue reading Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah: Mum settles legal action over air pollution death

Labour’s first budget since the UK general election in July 2022 will reduce living standards in the short-term, while striving for economic growth in the longer-term, according to the Resolution Foundation think tank. Although it commended Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to raise taxes and borrowing for public services and investment, the group said the budget “has not… Continue reading Budget to hit living standards in short-term, think tank says

After many years of campaigning, around 112,000 former coal miners will receive a pension scheme pay-out totaling £1.5bn, according to the first budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The boost of around 32% per year, which has been kept from their pensions since the privatisation of British Coal in 1994, comes alongside a review aiming… Continue reading Miners' pensions: Welsh ex-coal workers welcome Budget payout

In Cardiff, a disturbing incident occurred on a busy road when a car was spotted with a person clinging to the bonnet. A driver travelling in the opposite direction captured the incident on camera, which took place on the A48 road. The video footage revealed the figure holding onto the black vehicle while wearing a… Continue reading Cardiff A48: Watch man cling to bonnet of car driving down road

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has presented a Budget she repeatedly described as being “for growth”. However, according to the UK’s official independent forecaster, all the measures in the Budget do not boost the economy in the next three to five years. The National Insurance rise for employers is likely to hit private investment and weigh… Continue reading UK economy: Where is the growth in this Budget?

One of the most recognizable landmarks in Scotland is the Glenfinnan Viaduct, standing for 123 years. Despite its historic significance, it’s in dire need of restoration work. To mitigate further deterioration, rope access teams have been working day and night over the past several months, primarily focused on the strengthening of the bridge’s concrete arches… Continue reading Glenfinnan Viaduct: Repairing Scotland's 'Harry Potter' bridge

Police Scotland has declared an inquiry into alleged historical abuse at a former residential school as a “critical incident,” due to the complexity of the investigation and the resources required. Operation Chalk is currently investigating claims of physical and sexual abuse at Kerelaw School between the 1970s and 2000s. Ten individuals in connection with alleged… Continue reading Police declare 'critical incident' over Kerelaw school's historic abuse

Police in Cornwall have reported that eight people were injured following an incident involving a land train. The Devon and Cornwall force received a call at approximately 7:00 pm GMT and arrived at the scene at Tregoad Holiday Park in St Martin, near Looe to investigate the matter. The police spokesperson mentioned that whilst eight people are believed… Continue reading Looe: Eight believed to be injured in land train incident