Tag: UK News

Plans for a takeaway restaurant near Porthmadog, Gwynedd could be blocked by health officials who are demanding more healthy options on the menu. Betsi Cadwaladr health board has claimed that fast food harms the public’s health, and is urging proprietors to include healthy and affordable fruits and vegetables. The proposed restaurant in Morfa Bychan is… Continue reading NHS health board wants a chip shop to sell fruit and veg

Two former students in Brighton, Imogen Turnbow and Saraya Haddad, have criticised medical staff for not supporting them enough after they were spiked. They claimed that they were denied drug tests, discouraged from contacting the police, and that Ms Turnbow’s fault was implied by a 111 operator. While the South East Coast Ambulance Service did… Continue reading Spiking victims 'let down' by emergency services

England and Wales have over 3,600 female prisoners, and projections suggest that this number will rise to 4,200 by 2027. However, the Ministry of Justice has projected that after serving a short custodial sentence, women are more likely to reoffend than if they received a non-custodial sentence. This is something that Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood… Continue reading Prison isn't working for women, ministers say. Can it be fixed?

Over the years, some of the most famous British icons have married at the Old Marylebone Town Hall. The venue is a popular destination for weddings, but on Tuesday, the venue played host to a unique and memorable event. One-hundred couples got married for just £100 each at the town hall. The special event was… Continue reading Weddings: We celebrated our big day with 99 other couples

Property portals like Rightmove, Zoopla, and On the Market are gaining popularity, but not everyone who uses these apps is actually planning to move house anytime soon. Sam Kennedy Christian, who lives in Herne Bay in Kent, uses Zoopla to look at her dream purchases and imagines what she would buy if she won the… Continue reading 'Rightmove is my porn' – the addiction to online property search

Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK’s Labour Party, has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could ignite “touchpapers in our own communities” as the anniversary of the October 7 attack approaches. He called on all parties to work towards political solutions instead of military ones. Meanwhile, Labour’s proposed 20% VAT… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: PM's call for calm and 'private school VAT delay'

Families in Ceredigion have expressed concern over proposed cuts to children’s healthcare services in the region. They fear the changes will lead to Angharad Ward in Aberystwyth’s Bronglais Hospital being closed and patients being transferred to Glangwili in Carmarthen. The planned reduction in capacity will last for six months initially, but some patients with serious… Continue reading Bronglais: Fears about future of children's Angharad Ward

A suspected acid attack on a schoolgirl outside a school in west London has resulted in a 35-year-old man being arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. The victim, 14-year-old Teagan McFarlane, suffered “potentially life-changing” injuries and required surgery following the attack. A 16-year-old boy and a staff member were also injured outside Westminster… Continue reading Man held after acid attack on schoolgirl bailed

On Wednesday, a taxi collided with a group of pedestrians in Glasgow, resulting in three individuals being taken to the hospital by ambulance. The crash involving a black cab took place at 1:50 pm in the city’s Union Street. Footage of the aftermath shows plastic sheets being installed while the injured were immediately treated at… Continue reading Three people in hospital after taxi hits pedestrians in Glasgow

An alarming discovery was made by builders at a sheltered housing site in Hemel Hempstead when they found human remains buried under the patio. After the discovery, Hertfordshire Police was called to the location to investigate further. The officers mentioned that the remains were “very old” and the identity of the person is under investigation.… Continue reading Human remains found under St Mary's House patio in Hemel Hempstead