Tag: UK News

Emergency responders were called to Aberdeen Airport following an incident involving a Loganair flight scheduled to depart for Dublin. The flight, operated by an ATR 72 turboprop, experienced a technical issue that prevented it from taking off as planned at 10:05. Photographs from the event showed fire crews actively spraying water on the aircraft’s landing… Continue reading Fire crews attend runway incident at Aberdeen Airport

Ibragim Ibragimov smiles warmly as he recalls the transformation his family has experienced since relocating from Dagestan to England eight years ago. The 21-year-old athlete, now a rising star in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), tells BBC Sport of his affection for his new home. “I love it here,” he says, adding that both he… Continue reading Manchester United's Amir Ibragimov & MMA's Ibragim Ibragimov dream

On Christmas Day, a 38-year-old man was discovered injured on a street in Glasgow and later died from his injuries. The incident took place around 23:40 on Napiershall Street, close to Great Western Road in the city’s West End. Emergency services were alerted and the man was transported to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where… Continue reading Man dies after being found injured on Glasgow street on Christmas Day

On Saturday at Anfield, a poignant moment will be observed as the sons of Diogo Jota, the late forward who played for both Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers, will take part in the pre-match mascot lineup. Dinis and Duarte, two of Jota’s three children, are set to accompany the mascots onto the pitch ahead of the… Continue reading Diogo Jota's sons to join mascots for Liverpool v Wolves at Anfield

Manjula Sood, who made history as the United Kingdom’s first female Asian lord mayor, has passed away at the age of 80. Remembered as “an inspiration” and a devoted community leader, Ms Sood served Leicester in various capacities, including as assistant mayor and as a Labour councillor representing the Stoneygate ward. Her commitment to the… Continue reading Tributes as Leicester's Manjula Sood – UK's first female Asian lord mayor – dies

A notable rugby figure has expressed his gratitude as two celebrated legends of the sport prepare to compete in a charity cycling event aimed at supporting individuals affected by motor neurone disease (MND). Ed Slater, a former lock for Gloucester, received his MND diagnosis in 2022, which forced him to retire from professional rugby immediately.… Continue reading 'Absolute legends' Mike Tindall and Martin Johnson to race

On a tumultuous opening day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, England’s batting lineup suffered a heavy collapse, being dismissed for just 110 runs in the fourth Ashes Test. This marked a chaotic start to the match, with a remarkable 20 wickets falling across both teams—a first-day tally not seen in an Ashes Test since 1909.… Continue reading The Ashes 2025-26: England bowled out for 110 as 20 wickets fall on day one of Boxing Day Test

England’s pace bowling finally found its rhythm on the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, much to the delight of a lively and packed Boxing Day crowd. Although Scott Boland’s efforts eventually caught attention, it was England’s collective fast-bowling unit that made a significant impact after their previous struggles… Continue reading Ashes 2025-26: England's bowlers get their lengths right as Josh Tongue takes 5-50 during Australia collapse

The Chapelcross nuclear power station near Annan in southern Scotland began construction in 1955, involving some 2,000 workers and marking Scotland’s first foray into nuclear energy. Opening officially in May 1959, it ran for approximately 45 years before shutting down in 2004. Since then, the site has been undergoing a lengthy decommissioning process. Despite the… Continue reading Chapelcross: Can an old nuclear power plant have a green future?

Concerns have been raised following a series of mountain rescues involving young men who are reportedly overestimating their outdoor experience. In November, the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team responded to seven incidents on Crib Goch, a challenging ridge located on Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, in Gwynedd. All of those needing assistance were men under… Continue reading 'Overconfident' young men prompt multiple rescues from Yr Wyddfa