Tag: UK News

Storm Éowyn has caused widespread damage and disruption across Northern Ireland. The National Trust has reported the loss of a “large quantity of trees”, including an ancient beech tree over 200 years old, which is now lost at Castle Ward. Experts say Northern Ireland is already one of the least wooded parts of Europe. The… Continue reading Storm Éowyn: More than 35,000 still without power in Northern Ireland

Glaswegian band Mogwai became somewhat of an anomaly when their latest album As The Love Continues unexpectedly landed at number one in 2021. The feat was made even stranger by the fact that it occurred during a global pandemic, as frontman Stuart Braithwaite recollects, “so we couldn’t even go to the pub to talk about… Continue reading Mogwai's 'vaguely upbeat' return after difficult years

St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy in Boston, Lincolnshire, has become more than just a school for its students. Head teacher Mrs. Booth and her dedicated staff go beyond the call of duty, providing essential support to families who face issues beyond the classroom. The school is situated in one of the most impoverished… Continue reading Nearly half of schools give families financial help, teachers say

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed plans for a tech hub between Oxford and Cambridge to “kickstart economic growth and putting more money in people’s pockets”. Industry experts say the infrastructure will add up to £78bn to the UK’s economy within 10 years. Reeves will also announce a £55m investment into supplying an extra 30,000 electric… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Europe's Silicon Valley' and Strictly Wynne's apology

Peter Alexander was diagnosed with dementia in his late forties; a diagnosis he did not expect. The diagnosis meant he had to leave his job and adjust to a new way of life. Now, at the age of 56, Peter is passionate about tackling the stigma around the condition, which is commonly associated with elderly… Continue reading Early-onset dementia: I'm still the person I was after diagnosis at 49

Heathrow Airport’s third runway will be encouraged by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in an announcement on Wednesday in a move that will be seen as the initial stage of the process. It will coincide with revelations about wider growth plans to improve the economy. Although there will not be any public funds for the project announced… Continue reading Rachel Reeves expected to welcome Heathrow expansion plans

It has been 20 years since a family of five lost their lives to a violent storm whilst attempting to flee their home on the island of South Uist. Archie and Murdina MacPherson, with their children Andrew, seven, and Hannah, five, as well as Murdina’s father Calum Campbell, set off in two cars in the… Continue reading Twenty years since family swept away in South Uist storm tragedy

The Welsh government’s decision to ban puberty blockers for under-18s who are questioning their gender identity was unlawful, claims Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price. The ban was introduced after evidence of the drugs’ long-term effects failed to convince an expert group of their safety. Price called for the decision to be reviewed, saying the government… Continue reading Welsh puberty blocker ban unlawful – Plaid MS

The Bishop of Liverpool, The Right Reverend Doctor John Perumbalath, has denied allegations of sexual assault after an investigation by Channel 4 News. Perumbalath has been accused of assaulting two women, with one allegedly having been assaulted in the diocese of Chelmsford on separate occasions between 2019 and 2023. A female bishop also claimed that… Continue reading Bishop of Liverpool denies sex assault allegations

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans has announced that he will be taking time off from the show’s live tour as well as his other “public commitments”. The Welsh tenor cited his wellbeing as the reason for the break, which came just days after he apologised for an “inappropriate and unacceptable” comment he made at… Continue reading Wynne Evans to take time out of Strictly live tour