Tag: UK News

The Gobbins Cliff Path, a popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland, has had a tumultuous history of closures in the past decade despite receiving millions for repairs and maintenance. Since its reopening in 2015, the path has been shut for a combined 1,624 days due to rockfalls, storm damage, planned works, and inspections. This has… Continue reading Gobbins path: NI tourist attraction shut nearly as often as open

In a scene full of anticipation, government officials found themselves waiting in a Premier Inn near British Steel’s steelworks in Scunthorpe. It was a moment of pause, as parliament had just finished changing legislation to enable them to take control of the Chinese-owned company. Yet, they were unable to make a move just yet. All… Continue reading Chris Mason: As British Steel law rushed by ministers, officials waited in Scunthorpe hotel

In a surprising turn of events, a Liberal Democrat MP has expressed her dismay after being denied entry to Hong Kong earlier this week. Wera Hobhouse had flown to the Chinese region in order to visit her newborn grandson, only to find herself detained at the airport, interrogated, and subsequently deported on the next available… Continue reading Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse refused entry to Hong Kong

The Sunday Mirror emphasizes the significant impact of the emergency law passed to save Britain’s last blast furnaces from closure by the UK government. Described as a “ring of steel,” the move is seen as history-making, with the front page highlighting this development. Additionally, Queen Camilla’s comments about King Charles III’s health status after a… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Ring of steel' and 'King will not slow down'

In a surprising turn of events, the rail minister was recently found to have been using his mobile phone while driving a vintage double-decker bus through London during rush hour. Lord Peter Hendy, who was behind the wheel of the old Routemaster for a charity event, was caught texting a friend during the drive, as… Continue reading Rail minister admits using phone while driving vintage bus in London

A statement from Queen Camilla reveals the dedication King Charles has to his work, indicating that he loves what he does and it serves as a driving force for him. Despite undergoing cancer treatment for more than a year, the monarch completed a demanding schedule of public engagements during a four-day state visit to Italy.… Continue reading Queen Camilla says King's work 'keeps him going'

The Russian ambassador to the UK has not denied allegations suggesting that Russian sensors have been planted in waters around Great Britain to track UK nuclear submarines. Andrei Kelin addressed the accusations, stating that while he did not deny Russia’s attempts to monitor British submarines, he dismissed the notion that these activities posed a threat… Continue reading Ambassador does not deny Russia is tracking UK nuclear subs with sensors

In the wake of an explosion that obliterated a terraced property, evacuations have been initiated in Worksop. Nottinghamshire Police responded to the incident on John Street just prior to 20:00 BST on Saturday. Emergency services, including fire crews, police, and ambulances, are currently on the scene. While there has been no official confirmation of any… Continue reading Worksop explosion: Home evacuated after property badly damaged

The summit of Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, is a popular spot for visitors in Wales’ largest national park. This year, precautions are being put in place to avoid parking chaos, with restrictions at Pen y Pass being enforced from now until November. To park at Pen y Pass, visitors must pre-book a slot… Continue reading Yr Wyddfa parking plea for Wales' highest mountain at Easter

Welsh politicians have expressed discontent with the UK government’s handling of an emergency bill aimed at safeguarding steel in England. Plaid Cymru and Liberal Democrat MPs criticized the proposed British Steel law to rescue a Scunthorpe plant, arguing that the government had neglected to do the same for Port Talbot. Liz Saville-Roberts, Plaid’s Westminster leader,… Continue reading Scunthorpe: 'Double standards' for English steel, politicians say