Tag: UK News

Catherine Lyst from BBC Scotland News reports that Deacon Blue, a band formed in Glasgow in 1985, has seen significant success over the years with 12 UK top 40 singles and two UK number 1 albums. Their debut album, Raintown, is revered for the hit song “Dignity,” which continues to be a favorite at gatherings… Continue reading You can get our new album on cassette – 40 years of Deacon Blue

Jude Winter reported from Derby for BBC News about a recent archaeological discovery that has shed new light on a site believed to date back 3,700 years to the Bronze Age. This find was made in Farley Wood near Matlock, Derbyshire, where what was previously thought to be a single standing stone turned out to… Continue reading Archaeologists uncover Bronze Age stone circle in Farley Wood

The headlines in various newspapers over the weekend were dominated by the chaos at Heathrow Airport due to a fire at an electrical substation. The closure of the airport left it “unable to function,” according to the government. This led to the disruption of about 1,300 planes and affected hundreds of thousands of global travelers.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Fire shuts Heathrow' and 'Kate's year of courage'

BBC News business reporter Tom Espiner revealed that the UK government faced higher-than-expected borrowing in February, creating additional challenges for Chancellor Rachel Reeves just ahead of her upcoming Spring Statement. Official figures indicated a borrowing of £10.7bn last month, surpassing the £6.5bn prediction made by the government’s independent forecaster. Reeves is anticipated to introduce spending… Continue reading Government borrowing higher than expected in February

The announcement that Saffron Walden has been named the best place to live in the UK by The Sunday Times has been met with much praise. This Essex town emerged as the number one choice from a pool of 72 locations, spanning from bustling cities to remote villages like Maenclochog in Pembrokeshire. The previous year’s… Continue reading Saffron Walden named best place to live in the UK

Michela Riva & Jordan Davies report on the challenges faced by young people grappling with long Covid symptoms, with many feeling neglected and struggling to access necessary NHS assistance. Kaylee, a 17-year-old gymnast with aspirations to compete internationally, contracted the virus on her 12th birthday. She continues to battle symptoms like dizziness and breathlessness, forcing… Continue reading Long Covid: Young people describe 'battle' to access NHS care

During the 40th anniversary show of Red Nose Day, Davina McCall emotionally opened up about the challenging experience of having a brain tumour removed, describing it as the most difficult thing she has ever faced. The TV presenter, who underwent surgery in November, became tearful as she shared how her family and partner Michael Douglas… Continue reading Davina McCall: Brain tumour removal was 'hardest thing'

Emma Raducanu, at 22 years old, delivered an impressive performance to defeat world number 10 Emma Navarro at the Miami Open, marking her best victory of the season. In a thrilling match, Raducanu triumphed 7-6 (8-6) 2-6 7-6 (7-3) to advance to the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament for the first time. The… Continue reading Miami Open 2025 results: Emma Raducanu beats Emma Navarro in remarkable contest

Amid a recent outbreak of norovirus, hospitals have taken strict measures to ensure the safety of their patients, staff, and visitors by banning all general visiting. The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board made the decision to halt all visitor access in order to prevent the spread of the highly contagious virus, which can be… Continue reading Norovirus outbreak sees visitors banned from hospitals

A tragic incident involving the death of a newborn baby has been ruled as a result of severe negligence by three midwives in providing essential medical care, according to a coroner’s report. The baby, Ida Lock, was born at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary on November 9, 2019, but sadly passed away a week later after… Continue reading Lancaster baby's death due to midwives' gross failures, coroner rules