Tag: UK News

Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of a tragic house explosion that resulted in the death of a man and the evacuation of numerous residents from their homes. The incident took place on John Street in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, prompting emergency services to respond shortly before 8:00 BST on Saturday. The aftermath of the explosion… Continue reading Worksop explosion: Probe continues after man dies in blast

Off the coast of a popular tourist town at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, tragedy struck as two British tourists lost their lives in a drowning incident. The victims, a 17-year-old boy and a 46-year-old man, were swept out to sea on Sunday while swimming at a beach in Seventeen Seventy, a… Continue reading Two British tourists drown near Australia's Great Barrier Reef

BBC West’s health correspondent, Matthew Hill, reported that Dr. Patrick Hart, a climate change activist, was sentenced to a year in prison. The sentence was deemed “blatantly disproportionate” by a human rights expert. Dr. Hart caused significant damage to fuel pumps during a Just Stop Oil demonstration in August 2022, citing his belief that the… Continue reading Climate protest jail term is 'disproportionate' – human rights expert

BBC Health producer Claire McAllister reported that experts have revealed thousands of children are awaiting autism and ADHD assessments on “hidden” waiting lists. Despite the Scottish government recently meeting its waiting time target for young people’s mental health services, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) stated that the number of children waiting to be assessed… Continue reading Thousands of children on 'hidden' ADHD and autism waiting lists

Tenants living on the Nags Head Estate in east London are expressing frustration with their living conditions, describing themselves as being treated poorly and like peasants. Lorraine Branch, a resident of the estate, and other tenants have been struggling with mould and damp in their homes, leading to health issues such as respiratory illnesses. Despite… Continue reading Tenants enlist health professionals in Peabody mouldy homes fight

Martin Barber/BBC The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is a picturesque stretch of waterways that spans 125 miles (200km). However, not all boaters using these waterways have been abiding by the rules set out by the Broads Authority. In 2024, the authority issued 1,708 notices to boat owners, which accounts for approximately 14% of the 12,000… Continue reading More boats ignore tolls on Norfolk and Suffolk Broads – authority

A play depicting the daring journey of the unofficial England women’s team that participated in the 1971 Women’s World Cup is returning to its roots, according to its creator. Nicole Lockwood-West, the playwright behind The Lost Lionesses, drew inspiration from her aunt Christine Lockwood, one of the members of the renegade team that captivated a… Continue reading Lost Lionesses play 'is coming home' to Bedfordshire, writer says

BBC News reporters Maia Davies and Holly Phillips have brought the latest updates on British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant. The government has taken swift action to ensure the plant’s blast furnaces continue to operate by securing essential raw materials. An emergency law passed through Parliament grants the government control of the site to prevent its Chinese… Continue reading British Steel: Government races to keep Scunthorpe furnaces burning

Eliza Rain, a 28-year-old Londoner living with a chronic pain condition, has faced challenges while using the Transport for London (TfL) “Please Offer Me A Seat” badge and card scheme. The scheme, aimed at helping individuals with disabilities and health conditions secure a seat on public transport, recently celebrated its eighth anniversary. Despite its noble… Continue reading TfL 'Please Offer Me a Seat' badge users share their experiences

Rory McIlroy achieved his lifelong dream of winning the Masters at Augusta National on Sunday after a career-defining victory in a dramatic final round. McIlroy outlasted Justin Rose in a sudden-death play-off to secure his first green jacket and complete the career Grand Slam. The emotional journey of 14 years of striving for this moment… Continue reading Masters 2025: Rory McIlroy beats Justin Rose in play-off to clinch career Grand Slam