Tag: UK News

An MLA has criticized the support available for victims of revenge porn in Northern Ireland, labeling it as insufficient. Cara Hunter of the Social Democratic and Labour Party pointed out the lack of assistance in removing intimate images shared without consent, indicating a serious deficiency in urgency on the matter. Unlike other regions within the… Continue reading Revenge porn: Victim support in NI 'not good enough'

A formal invitation has been extended to former US President Donald Trump by King Charles III to embark on a second state visit to the United Kingdom. The visit is scheduled to take place from September 17th to 19th and will be hosted at Windsor Castle, as Buckingham Palace is undergoing renovations at the time.… Continue reading Trump will be hosted by King at Windsor during second state visit

The front pages of various newspapers showcase a wide array of stories today, covering topics from peace talks amongst royal family aides to warnings over Israeli “ethnic cleansing” plans. The Sun features the headline “Time to clear the heir, papa” in relation to the reported “peace summit” between King aides and Prince Harry. On the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Royal peace talks' and 'Sinner takes it all'

Prosecutions for fare evasion on London Underground have reached a six-year high, as seen in figures obtained by the BBC. Transport for London (TfL) prosecuted 3,691 individuals on the Tube in 2024-25, along with issuing 13,118 penalty fare notices (PFNs) and 850 written warnings. While there was a surge in PFNs (12,527) on London Overground… Continue reading Tube fare evasion prosecutions highest since 2019

Armagh Observatory is commemorating a remarkable milestone in meteorological history as it celebrates 230 years of consistent weather recording. This unparalleled tradition of hand-written data collection distinguishes it as the lengthiest sequence of continuous weather observations in the UK and Ireland. To honor this significant anniversary, events are taking place at the observatory on Monday.… Continue reading Armagh Observatory: 230 years of unbroken weather recordings

A recent incident on TikTok has highlighted the prevalence of disinformation on social media platforms. Grace Wolstenholme, a popular TikTok creator known for her videos discussing living with cerebral palsy, was shocked to discover a video claiming she was dead circulating on the platform. Despite gaining 1.3 million followers since 2021, Wolstenholme found herself at… Continue reading TikTok creator warns of disinformation after death hoax video

Fans had mixed reactions as Wales suffered a devastating defeat against England, resulting in their elimination from Euro 2025. Despite the heavy loss, fans and former players expressed hope that this setback is not the end of Wales’ journey in international football. The Lionesses secured a 6-1 victory over Rhian Wilkinson’s team, sealing Wales’ departure… Continue reading Euro 2025: Wales suffer heavy defeat to crash out

Tragedy struck in Teynham when an Amazon delivery driver lost their life in a devastating crash involving a train and their van at a level crossing. Kent Police reported that the incident occurred around 12:45 BST at the crossing on Lower Road. Despite the prompt arrival of police, ambulance, and fire services, the driver succumbed… Continue reading Amazon delivery driver dies as train strikes van in Teynham

A plane has crashed at London Southend Airport in Southend-on-Sea, according to Essex Police. The incident occurred shortly before 16:00 BST on Sunday, with reports of a 12-metre plane on fire at the site. John Johnson, 40, who was at the airport with his wife and children to watch planes, witnessed a “huge fireball” during… Continue reading Southend crash: Airport cancels flights after plane 'fireball'

At Wimbledon, the world’s top player Jannik Sinner secured his first Wimbledon title after overcoming Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final match. Sinner’s victory was a significant comeback after his heartbreaking loss to Alcaraz in the French Open just over a month prior. This time, Sinner sealed the deal with a 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4… Continue reading Wimbledon 2025 results: Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to win first All England Club title