Tag: UK News

A recent incident involving a prisoner escaping from a van while being transported to court has come to a close. The escapee, Jamie Cooper, was located by police in Blackburn, Lancashire. The authorities apprehended the 33-year-old individual, who hails from Blackpool, as a passenger in a vehicle that had traveled from Bolton. The suspect was… Continue reading Escaped prisoner who fled from prison van on M55 in Preston found

Two individuals lost their lives in a tragic accident involving a motorcycle crash in New Broughton, Wrexham. The victims, aged 18 and 19, succumbed to their injuries after being taken to the hospital, as confirmed by North Wales Police. The incident occurred on Wrexham Road on Friday, just before 23:00 GMT, with no other vehicles… Continue reading Two die in motorcycle crash in New Broughton, Wrexham

A tragic incident occurred in the Lake District when a man in his 20s lost his life while open water swimming at Falling Rocks in Ullswater. His friends raised the alarm after he failed to resurface, prompting a search operation involving multiple rescue teams. Despite the efforts of mountain rescue, the coastguard, fire service, and… Continue reading Man's body recovered from Ullswater after going swimming

Following a fire near Heathrow airport, flights to and from Scotland’s major airports have resumed. Passengers are urged to check their travel plans in advance due to ongoing disruptions expected to last for several days. The chaos began after a transformer in the North Hyde electrical substation in west London caught fire, causing a power… Continue reading Heathrow flights to Scotland resume after fire

Following an impressive victory for Ferrari in the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton took a moment to address his critics, referring to them as “yapping” individuals who lack understanding of the challenges that come with achieving success with a new team. The seven-time champion, who secured fifth place on the grid… Continue reading Chinese GP 2025: Lewis Hamilton hits out at 'yapping' critics

A teenager undergoing oxygen therapy on a weekly basis inside a tank expresses the devastating impact of her chronic illness, stating that her dreams have been shattered and she feels left behind. Kaylee, at the age of seventeen, shared her emotional turmoil by mentioning how “Long Covid has just put my life on hold,” as… Continue reading 'Long covid stole the life I had'

A young footballer from south London, Collin Skhoyimue, shares his challenging journey after being told he would never play the sport he loves again. At just 14 years old, Collin was signed to a League One club’s academy but suffered a debilitating knee injury during a match, leading to his release. Despite his dreams being… Continue reading Football academies: When chasing a dream becomes a nightmare

Asha Patel reported the story for BBC News from the East Midlands. Anabel Sharma’s life took a tragic turn as she spent three months battling Covid-19 in intensive care, reflecting on the painful memory of losing her mother to the same virus five years later. Since 2020, Sharma has faced multiple hospital readmissions, most recently… Continue reading 'Grief, long Covid, PTSD – my life five years since lockdown'

Culture reporter Ian Youngs has examined the buzz surrounding Netflix’s powerful drama, Adolescence, which has ignited public conversation from various sources. The show delves into the story of a 13-year-old accused of a violent act, exploring the complex influences that may have contributed to his actions. Writer Jack Thorne reflects on the impact of the… Continue reading Adolescence: Netflix series writer Jack Thorne wants 'radical action not role models'

Heathrow Airport’s response to a power outage that caused chaos at Europe’s busiest airport has come under scrutiny. A fire at a substation supplying power to Heathrow led to thousands of canceled flights and stranded passengers worldwide on Friday. While the airport claimed to be “open and fully operational” on Saturday morning, questions have been… Continue reading Heathrow boss defends response to 'major incident'