Tag: UK News

BBC News NI Education and Arts Correspondent Robbie Meredith reported that according to the independent autism reviewer, Ema Cubitt, Northern Ireland’s education system has remained unchanged since the industrial revolution. Cubitt highlighted that many autistic individuals struggle in school, indicating that the environment is not conducive to their learning and safety. Speaking to MLAs, she… Continue reading NI education: No change since 'industrial revolution' for autistic children

In a recent discovery, a British archaeologist has made claims about potentially uncovering a second tomb in Egypt that may belong to King Thutmose II. This revelation follows closely on the heels of the announcement made by Dr Piers Litherland regarding the finding of the first tomb of a pharaoh since the unveiling of Tutankhamun’s… Continue reading Pharaoh: Archaeologists may have found second Thutmose II tomb

Moving day” in golf is known as round three, a pivotal moment in a tournament where contenders emerge and pretenders fade away. While it’s often said that one can’t win the title on moving day, they certainly can lose it. This was evident in the Six Nations as England and Scotland’s fortunes diverged dramatically during… Continue reading Six Nations: England move into title mix with win over Scotland

BBC News, West of England – A closure of the M4 motorway near Bristol occurs after a body is discovered on the carriageway. Authorities received reports of an obstruction on the road between junction 20 (Almondsbury interchange) and junction 22 (Awkley) on Saturday at 18:40 GMT. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the finding of human… Continue reading M4 and M48 closed after body found in carriageway

British music artists have recently encountered a rare setback on the global stage. For the first time in over twenty years, no UK acts made it into the annual charts featuring the year’s top 10 bestselling singles or albums worldwide. The IFPI published these lists, which notably lacked any British representation. Just two years ago,… Continue reading UK pop stars drop out of global music bestseller charts

After a greyhound racing dog lost a leg in a race, the man who adopted her believes it’s time for a change in the treatment of these animals. Essex Havard, from Cardiff, shared his story of meeting Gilly, the greyhound who was abandoned after breaking her leg. The Welsh government recently announced that greyhound racing… Continue reading Greyhound racing ban Wales: 'My dog lost its leg at the track'

The discovery of a man in a wetsuit floating in a remote reservoir sparked a mystery that detectives have been unable to solve. The man, found by a walker, was discovered in the Claerwen Reservoir in mid-Wales. Despite extensive forensic tests and searches, his identity remains unknown, with no evidence of personal belongings or an… Continue reading Claerwen Reservoir: Mystery of body in a wetsuit puzzles police

In almost two decades, the fictional sport of Quidditch from the Harry Potter series has transitioned into a real-life competitive activity known as Quadball. Renowned for being the only mixed-gender, full-contact sport globally, Quadball has captured the hearts of thousands of players, transcending its origins as a fictional game played on broomsticks by wizards and… Continue reading How Harry Potter's Quidditch became a real-life sport

London Fashion Week has commenced, displaying the finest of British design to fashion enthusiasts. The event in the capital features five days of runway shows and activities, providing a sneak peek at the trends for autumn/winter 2025. Harris Reed’s show was inaugurated by Florence Pugh, who captivated the audience with a theatrical presentation in a… Continue reading Florence Pugh opens Harris Reed show at London Fashion Week

BBC News reporter, Chris Waring, from the East Midlands, shared the cautionary tale of Chelsea Coltart, a 28-year-old marketing manager, who embarked on a hike to Mam Tor in the Peak District only to return to her car to find it vandalized, along with a parking ticket precariously placed on her windshield. Chelsea, who was… Continue reading Peak District: 'I learned the hard way about parking near beauty spot'