Tag: UK News

Paul Chuckle, one half of the iconic Chuckle Brothers comedy duo, made a solemn vow to his late brother Barry that he would continue to bring joy and laughter to audiences. The siblings, known as Paul and Barry Elliott, captured the hearts of British households with their television show ChuckleVision, which ran for almost 300… Continue reading Chuckle Brothers: Barry is always by my side, says Paul

A plea has been made to the council to commemorate a hidden burial ground containing over 10,000 bodies dating back to the Irish famine. Situated close to the City Hospital on Belfast’s Donegall Road, the three-acre site has now become part of a housing development. Lamentably, there is no plaque or sign recognizing its past… Continue reading Calls for council to mark 'forgotten' burial ground

Caroline Lowbridge wrote for the BBC News, East Midlands about the ongoing issue of drivers facing unfair penalties due to difficulties in entering car registrations correctly at parking machines. Drivers are receiving £100 parking charge notices (PCNs) for what are known as “keying errors.” Private car park trade associations acknowledge that drivers shouldn’t be penalized… Continue reading Parking fines: Drivers taken to court over car park keying errors

The ease with which individuals, particularly young people, can purchase dangerous weapons like knives through social media platforms has raised concerns. An undercover investigation revealed how accessible and prevalent the sale of illegal knives is online. Despite legislative efforts to restrict the availability of certain knives, the trade continues to thrive through encrypted messaging services… Continue reading Knife crime: 'I'm not tech-savvy – but within hours I could buy an illegal knife on social media'

As the upcoming secondary school offer day approaches, families of Year 6 children in England and Wales are eagerly awaiting to find out the school they will be attending from September 2025. Last year, 83% of applicants in England were able to secure their first choice, but what are the options available to parents who… Continue reading National offer day: When do parents find out secondary school places?

In a recent development, Netflix is bringing to light a long-buried true story that many are not familiar with. Toxic Town, a drama series on the streaming platform, focuses on the real-life struggles of families in Corby, Northamptonshire, whose children suffered birth defects in the 1980s and 90s. The show sheds light on the legal… Continue reading Netflix shines light on Toxic Town true story of Corby scandal

The abrupt resignation of Amanda Pritchard, the head of NHS England, has sent shockwaves through the organization. Known for overseeing 1.7 million patients daily, Pritchard’s decision to step down with just one month’s notice came after a meeting with Health Secretary Wes Streeting. This move was seen as the culmination of ongoing changes within NHS… Continue reading NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard's sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare

Crime scene coordinator, Jo Ward, has been facing a challenging case that has left her with a sense of frustration. In her 27-year career at West Midlands Police, she has never encountered an unsolved case, making this particular investigation particularly troubling for her. The case involves the murder of a Chinese national, Jinming Zhang, at… Continue reading Brothel murder: 'Why I'm determined to crack my only unsolved case'

Tom Espiner, a BBC business reporter, highlights the recent increase in regulated rail fares by 4.6% in England and Wales. The price of most railcards has also gone up by £5. The government justifies these fare hikes as necessary to invest in the rail system; however, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander acknowledges the frustration felt by… Continue reading Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales

Sunday’s front pages are dominated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Downing Street where he met with Sir Keir Starmer. The Sunday People headline reads “Hug of hope,” showcasing an image of Zelensky and Starmer embracing during their meeting. It was a moment of solidarity and support between the two leaders, highlighted in various… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Hug of hope' and 'billions for Kyiv and UK defence'