Tag: UK News

JK Rowling has taken to social media to criticise Scotland’s new hate crime law, inviting the police to arrest her if they believe she has committed an offence. The author referred to several transgender women as men in her posts, including convicted prisoners, trans activists, and other public figures. Rowling has been a long-time critic… Continue reading JK Rowling in ‘arrest me’ challenge over Scottish hate crime law

A charity called World Central Kitchen (WCK) has reported that seven aid workers have been killed in Gaza by an alleged Israeli air strike. José Andrés, the founder of WCK, confirmed that individuals from the UK, Poland and Australia were among the fatalities. The CEO of WCK, Erin Gore, paused operations immediately in the area.… Continue reading Israel Gaza: Charity suspends Gaza aid work after staff killed

It’s not often you come across a celebrity who wears their mobile phone around their neck, but that’s exactly what Lulu does. Her phone, in a designer case no less, is so important to her that she even receives FaceTime calls from Sir Elton John on it. However, Lulu isn’t one to chat before noon,… Continue reading Lulu: I don't speak before 12 noon. I'm not lying

The Bangladeshi community in the UK has expressed concerns over a TikTok troll who has ruined their lives, according to a BBC investigation. Despite reporting threats and abuse, many women from the community have been left suicidal since no action was taken to stop the harassment. A woman from Yorkshire, who chose to be identified… Continue reading Bangladeshi women left 'suicidal' by TikTok troll

Antidepressants are being trialled to investigate whether they can prevent depression from developing in people who have suffered a head injury. A small US study showed that use of a widely used antidepressant in the weeks after an injury could help prevent severe depression. The much larger 18-month UK trial is examining early use of… Continue reading Study aims to break link between brain injury and depression

A new technology, called an artificial pancreas, is set to be offered to tens of thousands of people with type 1 diabetes in England. The system employs a glucose sensor to calculate the amount of insulin required to be delivered via a pump, essentially mimicking the function of a pancreas. The technology is expected to… Continue reading Diabetes patients to be offered artificial-pancreas technology

A group of volunteers have removed mountains of rubbish from a 19th Century mine near Corris Uchaf in Gwynedd. The mine had become a popular spot for Instagram photo seekers, who had been leaving behind an alarming amount of garbage and graffiti. The site was once used for industrial mining; however, after it closed, people… Continue reading Instagram fans killing special places, says Gwynedd car cave cleaner

Pouria Zeraati, an Iranian TV host based in London, has been discharged from the hospital after being repeatedly stabbed outside his home in Wimbledon on Friday. Zeraati works as a presenter for Iran International and stated that the group, which attacked him, seemed to have planned the attack. The London-based TV station has faced “heavy… Continue reading Pouria Zeraati: Stabbed Iran International TV host leaves hospital

Ipswich Town emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Southampton, winning 3-2. The match was closely contested throughout, with both teams playing with intensity and determination. In the second half, Ipswich Town took the lead with a goal from Jeremy Sarmiento. Southampton tried to mount a comeback, but Ipswich held on to their lead and… Continue reading Ipswich top after last-gasp winner against Saints

Police in Londonderry have said they saw signs of youths preparing petrol bombs before an unauthorised republican parade in the city on Monday. Led by about a dozen masked individuals in paramilitary-style attire, the parade passed through the Creggan area, where a van was set ablaze and drivers were advised to avoid the area. The… Continue reading Derry march: Van set on fire after dissident parade in Creggan