Tag: UK News

Reports suggest that a British man was captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine. The man, identified as James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, revealed in a video posted online that he formerly served in the British Army. Russian state news agency Tass quotes a military source as saying that they have detained what they… Continue reading British man captured by Russia while fighting with Ukraine

Vang Vieng, a small town in central Laos, has been the subject of international scrutiny after six tourists died last week from suspected methanol poisoning. For young western travellers on the South East Asia backpacker trail, Vang Vieng is famous for “tubing”, an activity that has been described as a waterborne pub crawl. It involves… Continue reading 'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings

Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, attended the UK premiere of Moana 2 and said that fans should be free to sing along in cinemas. Johnson, who is reprising his role as the voice of Maui alongside Auli’i Cravalho as Moana, expressed his view on cinema etiquette regarding fans singing in cinemas. The issue… Continue reading Moana 2: The Rock says people should feel free to sing in cinema

The floods in Tenbury Wells continue to cause chaos as the Kyre Brook rose and caused a wall in the town centre to collapse. The local residents were shocked as the waters quickly spread and rescue workers can be heard telling people to “get back” in order to ensure their safety. Currently, there have been… Continue reading Storm Bert: Video captures moment Tenbury Wells floods

Lt Col Hugo Clark, a senior officer in the British Army, has been charged for bringing a decommissioned hand grenade through Edinburgh Airport, the busiest airport in Scotland. On 16 October, the man allegedly took a deactivated explosive through security, only for airport security to find it and call the police. The bomb squad was… Continue reading British Army officer charged after dummy grenade found at airport

After two years of weekend residency at the 4,000-capacity Caesars Palace, British superstar Adele played her emotional 100th and final show in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The experience proved emotionally draining to Adele, who often interacted with fans. During her residency, she made headlines defending a fan who was told to sit down at… Continue reading Adele: Superstar cries as she ends her Las Vegas residency

Invoice scams are affecting farmers across the UK and causing significant financial losses. In 2022, invoice fraud within farming communities accounted for 35 reports made to Action Fraud, while 2023 saw a 50% increase, with 54 reports filed. Consequently, farming insurer Kyle Lomas has seen a dramatic rise in the number of scammed farmers and… Continue reading I paid scammers thousands thinking they were my farm suppliers

The recent news that Andy Murray will be coaching Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in January has caused considerable excitement within the tennis world. The two men are only a week apart in age and have shared the court in seven Grand Slam singles finals. Once rivals as seniors, the pair get along well… Continue reading Andy Murray coaching Novak Djokovic: What it could mean for friends and rivals

Lauren Laverne, a broadcaster for the BBC, has announced that she has been given the “all clear” by doctors after undergoing cancer treatment. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Laverne said that she took some time off for her treatment but would be back on The One Show by Tuesday. She also shared how her… Continue reading Lauren Laverne given 'all clear' following cancer diagnosis

A man has been stabbed on Westminster Bridge in London and is currently in critical condition. Emergency services were called shortly before 11:00 GMT on Sunday morning to reports of a fight on the bridge. The London Ambulance Service and the air ambulance attended and transported the victim to the hospital. The Metropolitan Police have… Continue reading Westminster Bridge: Man critical after being stabbed