Tag: UK News

Following complaints from nearby residents about a landfill in Pembrokeshire, Wales’ government has ordered an “urgent review” of the environmental regulator’s actions. Residents living near the Withyhedge landfill site have likened it to “a stink bomb on steroids”. The Channel 4 Dispatches programme claims that unsuitable waste, including vials of blood, has been dumped at… Continue reading Withyhedge: Urgent landfill review ordered after TV doc claims

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel at least 244 flights next week due to industrial action carried out by the Irish Airline Pilots Association (IALPA). The association served the airline with notice of an indefinite work-to-rule starting on 26 June as part of an ongoing pay dispute. Members are now planning additional action on… Continue reading Over 240 Aer Lingus fights cancelled as pilots confirm strike

Following his attendance at Taylor Swift’s concert in London on Friday night, the Prince of Wales has expressed his gratitude for the “great evening” that he had. The Prince, who was accompanied by his sons Prince William and Prince George as well as his daughter Princess Charlotte, was photographed backstage with the pop star who… Continue reading Prince William thanks Taylor Swift for 'great evening' at Wembley

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has faced criticism after he claimed that the EU’s and NATO’s eastward expansion had provoked Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on BBC Panorama in an interview with Nick Robinson. While he acknowledged that the war was President Vladimir Putin’s fault, Farage argued that the expansion gave Putin a reason to tell… Continue reading Nigel Farage criticised for saying West provoked Ukraine war

A Scottish football fan, Gary Ellis, was involved in a car accident in Germany as they were heading to the opening match of Euro 2024 in Munich. Gary, along with four other friends who were also in the car, were taken to a hospital in Germany. Passenger Gary underwent back surgery on Monday and is… Continue reading Mum's thanks for support as son recovers after Germany crash

Concerns have been raised by swimmers and surfers over the quality of UK waters due to the potential of sewage spillages. Activists from Surfers Against Sewage say they are receiving reports of “illegal spillages” almost every day and that this, in turn, is making swimmers and surfers ill. However, sewage can be degenerated by various… Continue reading Sewage: Sea swimmers want political action over pollution

Rob Brydon, known for his work in Gavin and Stacey and Would I Lie to You, has shared the secret to what makes a perfect joke. While many people believe that it’s all about crafting a hilarious story with a punchline at the end, Brydon disagrees. Instead, he believes it’s all about how the joke… Continue reading Comedy: Rob Brydon tells Ros Atkins the secret to a great joke

The hunt for a young British man who disappeared in the north-west of Tenerife after nightfall has entered its sixth day. Jay Slater, 19 years old and from Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, was on the island for a music festival when he vanished. He rang a friend in distress on Monday morning, saying he was lost… Continue reading Jay Slater: Search for missing Brit in Tenerife enters sixth day

Diane von Furstenberg, the fashion designer famous for inventing the wrap dress, has been the focus of an upcoming documentary called “Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge”. The designer spoke about the magic cultivation of her wrap dress, which debuted in America in 1974. Von Furstenberg described this period as a time where women pushed… Continue reading Diane von Furstenberg interview: Her 'magic' wrap dress and fearlessness

Private schools in the UK could face an additional tax if Labour wins the upcoming election. The party has said it would impose VAT on fees from private schools and give the proceeds to state schools to hire more teachers. The move has drawn support from those who see it as a fair way to… Continue reading The debate: Would Labour’s plan to tax private school fees work?