Tag: UK News

Music Correspondent Mark Savage uncovers the personal struggles of Thom Rylance, lead singer of indie-pop group The Lottery Winners. Rylance reveals his battle with panic attacks, despite his outgoing stage persona. The singer had a panic attack during a recent show, describing the overwhelming dread and physical symptoms he experienced, even though he managed to… Continue reading Lottery Winners: How Robbie Williams became a 'therapist' for indie band

Jessica Bradley from BBC News in Yorkshire reported that archaeologists, with the help of Durham University, uncovered a significant Iron Age discovery in the UK. The Melsonby Hoard, found near Melsonby in North Yorkshire, comprised more than 800 items, such as cauldrons, horse harnesses, and ceremonial spears, thought to have been buried approximately 2,000 years… Continue reading 'Unprecedented' Melsonby Iron Age hoard found by archaeologists

Michelle Roberts, a digital health editor at BBC News, has reported that the UK has compiled a list of 24 infectious diseases that are considered to be the greatest potential threat to public health in the future. These diseases range from viruses with pandemic potential, like Covid, to illnesses without current treatments that could cause… Continue reading Priority pathogens: UK draws up new disease-threat watch list

Andrew Rogers reported on Max, who received news of his gonorrhoea diagnosis while in the shower. Max’s case was just one of over 85,000 cases in England last year, marking the highest level on record. The number of cases has more than doubled in the past decade, highlighting the increasing prevalence of gonorrhoea in the… Continue reading Doctors and charities call for 'gonorrhoea vaccine' roll-out

Recent headlines from various newspapers have shed light on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The Metro highlights the brutality of Russia’s peace offering as air strikes continue to devastate Ukraine, leaving many injured, including children. At the same time, negotiators are engaging in ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, creating a stark contrast between… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Putin's brutal peace' and 'growing pains for Chancellor'

A recent report from the NI Audit Office has revealed that homelessness services in Northern Ireland are facing financial pressure due to an unprecedented demand for temporary accommodation. The report highlights that the number of households in temporary accommodation has drastically increased from 1,700 in 2017 to about 4,700 in 2023-2024. This surge in demand… Continue reading Homelessness: 'Unsustainable financial pressure' on NI services, says report

Lead Weather Presenter Simon King reported a peculiar sight in the night sky above parts of the UK on Monday. A large glowing spiral caught the attention of many observers, with the mysterious shape visible for several minutes before dissipating. The phenomenon is believed to have been caused by a SpaceX rocket launch in the… Continue reading Glowing spiral in UK sky believed to be caused by SpaceX launch

In the realm of job applications, the increasing dependence on artificial intelligence (AI) has stirred concerns among business owners. James Robinson, an advertising executive, highlighted a worrisome trend where applicants use AI chatbots to craft their applications. Robinson cautioned that individuals adept at manipulating this technology could potentially game the system, ultimately landing positions they… Continue reading AI job application rise risks employing incapable staff, boss warns

In a major effort to locate an 80-year-old man who has been missing for two days, Lancashire Police have deployed drones, search dogs, and a helicopter to scour the area. Brian Fletcher, a resident of Bury, disappeared after driving to one of his usual walking spots near the village of Tockholes on Saturday afternoon. A… Continue reading Major search for missing 80-year-old 'keen walker' last seen in Lancashire

Whitney Adebayo, a former star of Love Island, has come forward to reveal the “evil” racist abuse she has endured following her appearance on the Sidemen’s reality show, Inside. Adebayo took to Instagram to share screenshots of offensive messages she received from individuals who had watched the show, which is produced by the popular UK… Continue reading Whitney Adebayo: Sidemen's Inside star shares 'evil' racist abuse received online