Tag: UK News

Bafta-nominated film All of Us Strangers stars Andrew Scott as a middle-aged man who returns to his childhood home and has conversations with his long-dead parents. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the interactions with his parents are imagined, and his parents remain the age they were when they died. His mother and… Continue reading All of Us Strangers: Andrew Scott film explores trauma and loss

Hundreds of thousands of unexploded bombs and mines litter the seabed surrounding the UK, with many known about and mapped. However, there are still plenty that remain undiscovered, posing a major risk to those working at sea. This is where Lee Gooderham comes in. As the founder of Ordtek, his company’s business is to find… Continue reading The bomb-hunters scouring UK waters for unexploded weapons

Storm Isha has caused severe disruption in Northern Ireland, with over 45,000 homes without electricity on Sunday evening. NIE, Northern Ireland’s electricity company, said that the storm had caused widespread damage, leading to power cuts and other disruptions. The Republic of Ireland has seen more than 170,000 premises lose power. Flights and ferry sailings have… Continue reading Storm Isha: Power cuts and travel disruption across Northern Ireland

Severe winds and heavy rain caused by Storm Isha hit the UK on Sunday, leaving thousands of homes without power. A gust of 90mph was recorded on Capel Curig, in Eryri, also known as Snowdonia. The Met Office has issued a danger-to-life wind warning that will be in force from 6pm GMT on Sunday to… Continue reading Weather: Power cuts hit homes as Storm Isha winds hit

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma after having a cancerous mole removed during treatment for breast cancer. The diagnosis was made after moles were removed and analysed during reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy. The duchess remains in good spirits and is undergoing further investigations to ensure that the cancer… Continue reading Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer

The recent deaths of four people in Costessey near Norwich have been identified as stab wounds, according to Norfolk Police. The incident was reported when police received a 999 call and subsequently discovered the four individuals deceased at a property on Allan Bedford Crescent. The deceased have been identified as Bartlomiej Kuczynski, a 36-year-old woman,… Continue reading Norwich: Two of four found dead in house were stabbed, police say

As Storm Isha makes its way through the United Kingdom, ScotRail has suspended all train services until after the Monday rush hour. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for high winds, which include gusts of up to 90mph (128km/h) that pose a risk to life in Scotland. The warning is expected to last… Continue reading All ScotRail services suspended over 90mph Storm Isha winds

Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping after a man tried to drag a woman into a car in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. The woman was approached by the man in a dark red or burgundy car as she left the British Royal Legion pub on Tan Y Graig Road. The man, who had dark hair and an… Continue reading Llanelli attempted kidnap: Man tried to drag woman into car – report

Glenn Quinn, a man from Carrickfergus, was found beaten to death in his own house in January 2020. His family believes that members of the South East Antrim Ulster Defence Association (UDA), a loyalist paramilitary group, were behind his murder. The Police Ombudsman, Marie Anderson, has found that police failed to properly address intelligence that… Continue reading Glenn Quinn murder: PSNI failed to deal with threat intel

A couple and their dog have tragically lost their lives following a fatal collision whilst on a walk. The incident, which occurred in the village of Bearsted near Maidstone, involved a black BMW X5, which struck the pedestrians in its path at around 1:40 pm GMT on Saturday. Both victims, in their sixties, as well… Continue reading Maidstone: Man and woman killed by car while walking dog