Tag: UK News

This Easter weekend, walkers in north Wales are being advised to prioritize safety during their outings. The Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, responsible for areas like Eryri, also known as Snowdonia, and the Llyn Peninsula, has noticed an increase in the number of emergency calls in recent years. Research by Ordnance Survey has indicated a rise… Continue reading Easter walkers warned by rescuers after record rise in callouts

Cardiff City has officially announced the appointment of Wales captain Aaron Ramsey as their interim manager for the remainder of the 2024-25 Championship season. This decision comes after the departure of Omer Riza, who was informed of the move following a defeat to Sheffield United which left the Bluebirds just one point away from the… Continue reading Cardiff City sack Omer Riza as Wales' Aaron Ramsey takes charge

In a recent court appearance, Mazyar Azarbonyad from Stanley, County Durham, confessed to dangerous driving that resulted in the injury of seven police officers. The collision, which involved five police vehicles and a car, took place on the A1 near the border of Newcastle and Gateshead at approximately 02:30 BST on 9 April. Azarbonyad also… Continue reading Man admits dangerous driving after crash left seven officers injured

Fr Edward Gallagher, a Catholic priest from Orchard Park, Lifford, County Donegal, recently made an appearance in court on charges of attempted sexual communication with a child. During a special hearing at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court, which convened in Dungannon, Fr Gallagher participated via video-link. The alleged offenses are said to have occurred between April 2… Continue reading Catholic priest appears in court charged with attempted child sex offence

A tragic incident occurred in South Lanarkshire, where 35-year-old Joe Buchanan was found dead in the street on Sunday 13 April. The police initiated a murder investigation, deeming the incident as targeted. Three men, aged 21, 40, and 41, have been arrested and charged in connection with Buchanan’s death. They are scheduled to appear at… Continue reading Three arrests over death of man in South Lanarkshire street

A team of dedicated Minecraft enthusiasts has embarked on an ambitious project to replicate the United Kingdom within the virtual world of the popular video game. Led by the online community Build the Earth, the group has been diligently working for the past five years to recreate iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham… Continue reading Minecraft: The builders recreating all of London

Mel Duffy and Olimpia Zagnat of BBC News in Nottingham reported that residents impacted by an explosion in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, have been informed that there is no set timeframe for their return home following the tragic incident that claimed the life of a 53-year-old man, identified as David Howard. The blast that occurred on Saturday,… Continue reading Worksop explosion: Families displaced after blast that killed man

Michelle Bean’s compassionate gesture of feeding hedgehogs in Houghton-le-Spring inadvertently led to the arrival of a large male cat, affectionately named Billy Big, in the neighborhood. One day, Billy Big brought a smaller female cat with him, sparking the beginning of a cycle that resulted in multiple litters of kittens over the following months. The… Continue reading Houghton-le-Spring woman has '16 feral cats' living in garden

A heartwarming rescue took place when a lifeboat crew successfully saved a stranded dog near a cliff edge. Ember, a six-year-old spaniel, found herself trapped by a sea cliff in Anglesey after chasing a ball during a walk along a coastal path with her owner. The RNLI volunteers had just finished a training session on… Continue reading RNLI: Stranded dog rescued from cliff edge by volunteers

Robbie Meredith reports that parents in County Down are reeling from the potential closure of Little Stars pre-school, calling it “absolutely devastating.” The Department of Education has acknowledged that “pathway funding” for early years settings falls short by almost £3m of what is required. Due to the lack of funding for the upcoming year, Little… Continue reading Killyleagh: Threat of pre-school closure 'devastating'