Tag: UK News

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is gearing up to expand his presence in Scotland following the party’s recent success in local elections in England. With over 600 seats gained and control of 10 local authorities secured, Reform UK is looking to capitalize on this momentum. Thomas Kerr, a Reform councillor in Glasgow who defected… Continue reading Nigel Farage to increase Scottish visits for Reform campaign

A stabbing incident at Glenavon Football Club in Lurgan, County Armagh resulted in an 18-year-old man being taken to the hospital with serious head injuries. The incident, which took place at Mourneview Park just after midnight on Sunday, led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward,… Continue reading Glenavon: Man stabbed in the head outside Lurgan football club

A vintage World War Two Spitfire found itself in a precarious situation when it unexpectedly lost power, leading to an emergency landing in Kent. The Spitfire, identified as MJ627, touched down in a field on Lower Wall Road in West Hythe on Saturday evening. The aircraft’s owner, Fly a Spitfire, confirmed the incident. According to… Continue reading WW2 Spitfire makes emergency landing in Kent field

Former Conservative council leader Jason Smithers has called for Kemi Badenoch to resign as the head of the Tory party following what he describes as “terrible” local election results. The Conservative Party suffered significant losses in North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire as Reform UK took control of both unitary authorities. Smithers expressed his disbelief in… Continue reading Badenoch should resign, says Conservative ex-Northants council leader

On the 18th anniversary of her disappearance, the family of Madeleine McCann has reiterated their unwavering determination to leave no stone unturned in the search for her. Madeleine was just three years old when she went missing from a holiday apartment complex in Praia da Luz, Portugal, on 3 May 2007. Despite sparking a Europe-wide… Continue reading Madeleine McCann family mark 18 years since disappearance

e worried about the threat it poses in constituencies where their vote is also strong. Both Labour and the Conservatives are using different tactics to try to hold on to their support. Anas Sarwar’s plan is to focus on the Scottish public service failures under the SNP that include the poorly received report from the… Continue reading Scottish election countdown – should John Swinney be optimistic?

dibly important archaeological site,” explains Craig. “It is eroding at a rate that we’ve not seen before, and we’re now having to put in significant measures – so wooden stairs and people-excluded areas – because the erosion is just completely off the chart.” Despite the challenges, Craig remains positive about the future. “We’re working with… Continue reading Parking chaos and poo: The price of Mam Tor's popularity

A groundbreaking gene therapy trial has transformed the life of a young boy suffering from an ultra-rare immune disease that had once posed a “death sentence”. Eisa, hailing from Reading, now leads a normal life, playing football and attending school – a reality his family had never imagined before the treatment. The four-year-old was diagnosed… Continue reading Berkshire boy's life saved after 'death sentence' disease

Following the destructive trail left by Storm Éowyn across Northern Ireland, NI Water has determined that the repair costs for the damage caused to the Mourne Wall will amount to approximately £650,000. A survey conducted to assess the destruction revealed a total of 63 individual collapses along the wall in six different mountains in the… Continue reading Storm Éowyn: Mourne Wall repairs to cost £650k

A group led by Dr Anwen Elias from Aberystwyth University is examining ways to enhance political engagement in Wales, as many people feel disconnected from the current system. The Welsh government has commissioned the group to explore strategies to involve more individuals in politics at all levels. Dr Elias emphasizes that the challenges faced in… Continue reading Politics 'doesn't work' for many in Wales, democracy group says