Tag: UK News

Prince Harry’s legal battle against two British tabloids – The Sun and the long-closed News of the World – comes to a head this week when his claims against them come to trial. This is the first time that News Group Newspapers (NGN) has had to defend itself against allegations of unlawful news gathering techniques… Continue reading Prince Harry versus newspapers: This is the one that matters

As news of the ceasefire between Gaza and Israel dominates headlines on Sunday, the Observer reports that aid agencies are preparing for the return of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to their homes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given a warning that Israel holds the right to return to fighting if the ceasefire is… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Chaos' fears in Gaza and 'Team Trump's revenge' on Starmer

Ulster University is set to launch Northern Ireland’s first veterinary nursing degrees in an effort to combat staff shortages in the industry. The new full and part-time courses will begin at the university’s Coleraine campus in September and are the first degrees in veterinary nursing in the country. The courses will include clinical practice time… Continue reading Northern Ireland vet nursing degrees aim to tackle 'brain drain'

Allison Angell, the first person in the UK to have had four major organs replaced, has died at the age of 46. She had spent ten years receiving the organs – a liver, heart, lungs and a kidney from her father David – before dedicating her time to supporting others with cystic fibrosis and advocating… Continue reading Allison Angell: Organ donation pioneer lived life inspired by Rocky

Karen Teasdale-Robson has fulfilled a promise to her father to make sure the world would hear the lullaby he wrote for her nearly 60 years ago. Her father, Brian Teasdale, wrote the song, Little Girl, when she was nine months old, and sang it to her whenever she was sad. The song became even more… Continue reading Newcastle woman recreates late father's lullaby

As the US ban on TikTok looms, analysts are speculating that the ban will spread to other countries. The US has ruled that the Chinese-owned app is a national security risk, owing to ByteDance’s alleged ties to the Chinese government, an allegation that ByteDance denies. However, incoming US president Joe Biden has expressed opposition to… Continue reading TikTok ban likely to spread to US allies – including UK

Despite facing scrutiny over their working practices, Shein shoppers in the UK and US remain undeterred from buying affordable clothes from the Chinese fast-fashion giant. 21-year-old Emily Morris from Swindon spends around £20 per month at Shein for new party or holiday outfits, even though the quality is bad. She has considered stopping buying from… Continue reading Shein backlash fails to deter shoppers at the fast-fashion giant

As energy prices soar and rents increase by 9% annually, record high housing prices are causing more people in their 20s to live with their families. This is particularly common with sons. However, this arrangement comes with challenges. For example, Anne Thompson’s son, Will, still has her wash his clothes even though he pays rent.… Continue reading House prices and mortgage costs: Why adult kids can't leave home

In January 1985, the bodies of three soldiers were found in the Pentland Hills in Scotland. At first, it was thought that they were victims of an IRA terrorist attack, but evidence suggested that it was an inside job and that another soldier was responsible. In a recent interview with BBC Scotland News, Tom Walker,… Continue reading Trails of blood in the snow – 40 years on from the Glencorse Massacre

To mark her 60th birthday, a new portrait of the Duchess of Edinburgh has been released. The photograph, taken earlier this month by fashion photographer Christina Ebenezer, features Sophie sitting on a cushioned bench in a bay window, wearing a black turtleneck and pleated cream midi skirt. Buckingham Palace has stated that Sophie chose Ebenezer… Continue reading Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, marks 60th birthday in new portrait