Tag: UK News

A 22-year-old woman died of stab wounds in London on Christmas Eve and a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder. Police received reports of the incident just after 10 pm and rushed to Spenlow House, located on Jamaica Road in Bermondsey. Paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance arrived soon after them to provide medical… Continue reading Teen arrested after woman stabbed to death in London

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, spoke about the unfortunate children affected by the Israel-Gaza war in his Christmas Day sermon. During a service at Canterbury Cathedral, he mentioned that “this year, the skies of Bethlehem are full of fear rather than angels and glory.” The Most Reverend also added that, “around the world, we… Continue reading Archbishop of Canterbury highlights suffering in Israel-Gaza war in Christmas Day sermon

The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged consumers to be cautious about products made by Mrs Kirkham’s, a cheese manufacturer based in Lancashire, due to concerns about contamination by Shiga toxin-producing E coli (STEC). Customers who have purchased Creamy Lancashire, Tasty Lancashire, Mature Lancashire, or Smoked Lancashire cheeses have been advised to check if… Continue reading Mrs Kirkham's: Cheeses recalled over Christmas E. coli fears

Nigella Lawson, a well-known food author and television chef of British descent, has admitted that she now feels self-conscious when mentioning the word “microwave” in public. Her peculiar pronunciation of the word became a trending topic in 2020, and a video clip of her referring to it as “meecro-wah-vay” went viral. The incident took place… Continue reading Watch: Nigella on that microwavé pronunciation

Police in Dublin are investigating a shooting that took place at Browne’s Steakhouse in Blanchardstown, which left one man dead and another seriously injured. According to reports, the incident occurred around 8 pm local time and both victims were taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital. The first victim, a man in his 20s, was pronounced… Continue reading Dublin shooting: One man killed and another seriously injured

As the UK prepares for Christmas Day, the country experienced its warmest Christmas Eve since 1997. Temperatures reached as high as 15.3C in Heathrow, west London, and Cippenham in Slough, according to the Met Office. Although some observers had speculated that it could be the warmest 24 December on record, the current holder of that… Continue reading Christmas Eve: Hottest since 1997 after 15.3C recorded near Heathrow

With Hollywood still reeling from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and recent strikes, 2024 doesn’t appear to offer up a selection of blockbuster movies that industry insiders had hoped for. Many of the films that were originally scheduled for release next year, such as Tom Cruise’s next Mission: Impossible and Disney’s live action Snow… Continue reading Film 2024: Mean Girls, Wicked, Dune Part Two and other highlights

The new Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa, is set to make his debut as the Time Lord in the show’s highly anticipated Christmas special. Despite the attention that comes with playing such a beloved character, Gatwa sees himself as just a part of a bigger ensemble, particularly as there are some notable cameos in this year’s… Continue reading Doctor Who: Welsh landscapes the perfect backdrop, says Ncuti Gatwa

Laura Maisey, a 38-year-old teacher from Chelmsford, donated one of her kidneys to a stranger in 2020. She was one of 83 people in the UK who donated a kidney to a person they didn’t know in 2019. Maisey made the decision to donate her kidney when her diabetic cousin’s kidneys failed, and she was… Continue reading Kidney donation: 'Giving a stranger this gift has changed my life'

The Christmas traditions of Albert Square are about to kick off, with EastEnders fans eagerly anticipating this year’s special since the show’s February teaser hinted at a big mystery. The storyline, known as The Six, features six of Walford’s favourite female characters involved in a murder. These women include Sharon, Kathy, Stacey, Suki, Denise and… Continue reading EastEnders: The cheat's guide to the Christmas special