Tag: UK News

The untold story of the battle that helped end WW2 in Europe revolves around Operation Varsity, which played a crucial role in European history, yet remains relatively obscure for many. This battle saw British, Canadian, and American forces taking off from Essex airfields on March 24, 1945, to be dropped directly above the German lines… Continue reading RAF Rivenhall event remembers 'forgotten' WW2 airborne operation

Business reporters, Tom Espiner and Charlotte Edwards, stated that the government is preparing to announce cuts to welfare spending this week. The prime minister has described the current system as “unsustainable, indefensible, and unfair.” Among the areas expected to be heavily impacted by the cuts are long-term sickness and disability benefits, particularly Personal Independence Payment… Continue reading 'I feel sick at the prospect of cuts to health benefits'

Stadium design in the world of wealthy team owners and billionaires involves more than just aesthetics. Architects at Arup utilize data from completed stadium projects over the last 25 years to understand how the pitch and intensity of crowd noise change in reaction to goals. Chris Dite, responsible for the firm’s sports projects, emphasizes the… Continue reading 'We're trying to invoke emotion': Stadium architects on what CGI tells fans

Growing up in London, Mark Wilberforce had a turbulent adolescence plagued by bad influences and risky behavior. Facing exclusion from high schools and the looming threat of criminal activities, his mother decided to send him to Ghana in a bid to keep him away from trouble. Initially resistant and feeling like he was being trapped… Continue reading 'Ghana saved me' – the learning curve for a teenage tearaway from London

Following a virtual meeting with 29 other world leaders, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that military planning to safeguard a potential ceasefire in Ukraine is transitioning to an “operational phase.” Military officials are scheduled to convene in London on Thursday to establish robust strategies to support a peace agreement and ensure Ukraine’s future security,… Continue reading Military planning for Ukraine peace moves to 'operational phase', says Starmer

After 42 years of dedicated service at the Empire Hotel, three friends, David Ellerton, John Paul Rodrigues, and Nelson Rodrigues, are facing the end of an era as they prepare to bid farewell to their long-standing careers as waiters. Often referred to as “the three amigos” by both staff and guests, the trio has become… Continue reading Llandudno waiters to be separated by retirement after 42 years

Gwyn Morley, a resident of Charlestown in Cornwall, was left shocked when he received a message from the NHS indicating that he may have cancer. The 72-year-old man was informed by the Urology department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Treliske that he was an “urgent cancer suspect referral”. Despite the alarming message, Morley’s wife,… Continue reading Cornwall man sent cancer diagnosis text by mistake

An unfortunate incident has resulted in the damaging of a historic fort in Felixstowe, Suffolk, after 40 golf balls were hit into its walls. Landguard Fort, dating back to the 18th Century, suffered mortar damage to its outer wall when the golf balls were hit from a nearby grass mound. Additionally, some of the balls… Continue reading Felixstowe Landguard Fort damaged after '40 golf balls hit walls'

Evie Lake reports for BBC News, North East and Cumbria, while Claudia Robinson reports for BBC Look North from Gateshead, covering the excitement surrounding the upcoming Carabao Cup final between Newcastle United and Premier League leaders Liverpool. The iconic Angel of the North statue in Gateshead was adorned with a black and white shirt, symbolizing… Continue reading Newcastle United fans head to Wembley for cup final as Angel of North draped in shirt

Sergio Aguiar, the father of a girl tragically killed at a dance class in Southport last year, is overwhelmed by the kindness and support of his local community as he gears up to participate in a fundraising marathon. He aims to garner funds to construct a new playground equipped with a performance stage and library… Continue reading Sergio Aguiar: Father of Southport victim Alice Aguiar says community is 'so kind'