Tag: UK News

A long-standing record at the BBC motoring show Top Gear has been shattered by the anonymous racing driver The Stig. The Stig achieved the fastest lap around the show’s test track in Surrey, breaking a record that had stood for 20 years. Driving a McMurtry Speirling Pure VP1 electric track car, The Stig completed the… Continue reading Top Gear driver The Stig breaks 20-year-old lap record in Surrey

A severe wildfire alert covering the entirety of Scotland is currently in effect for the last day, with rain anticipated in certain regions on Sunday. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has stated that fire crews are still present at the sites of ongoing wildfires, and are urging the public to behave responsibly. On… Continue reading Extreme wildfire warning in final day with rain to come

Firefighters in Maghera, County Londonderry, are battling a gorse fire with the assistance of ten fire appliances and 33 firefighters on the Glenshane Road. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) revealed that its staff had already responded to 49 wildfires on Friday and were actively engaging in several other emergency incidents throughout the… Continue reading Firefighters tackling gorse fire in Maghera

Louis Howard, 35, tragically lost his life in Leicester after being fatally stabbed, leading to a 16-year-old boy being charged with murder. The incident occurred at a house in Oakdale Close, Braunstone Frith, with police responding to the call shortly after 22:40 BST on a Wednesday night. A post-mortem examination confirmed that Mr. Howard succumbed… Continue reading Boy, 16, in court charged with murder after stabbing

The mysterious death of a man found in a Birmingham canal continues to baffle authorities, as West Midlands Police are requesting the public’s help in identifying the deceased individual. The body was discovered between Rabone Lane and Bridge Street in Smethwick on November 30th, with no apparent injuries and no signs of foul play involved.… Continue reading Identity of body pulled from canal in Smethwick still unknown

The Boston Marathon is set to kick off this Sunday with over 2,000 participants gearing up to take part in the prestigious race. Known as one of the flattest marathons in the country, the 26-mile (42km) race will commence at 08:00 BST from Market Place. Runners will navigate through narrow country lanes and picturesque villages… Continue reading Thousands to run in Boston Marathon 2025 – the UK's flattest

The situation in West Sussex has seen a council face significant financial challenges as a result of a new town hall building being vacant for more than half of its office space. Crawley Borough Council’s The Create Building, located in The Boulevard, has remained unoccupied for over two years, with 55% of its office space… Continue reading Empty Crawley town hall offices cost council more than £1m

A professional saxophonist has successfully appealed a ban preventing him from playing his instrument at home in Bradford, overturning the noise notice imposed by the city council. The ban was deemed “counterintuitive” by Bradford Magistrates’ Court, especially during the district’s City of Culture celebrations. David Trevor Wilkinson, the saxophonist in question, had been restricted from… Continue reading Bradford saxophonist has noise ban overturned for City of Culture

Renowned designer Andy Vella has made a name for himself in the music industry over a career spanning more than 40 years. Best known for his album covers for The Cure, Vella has left a lasting impact with his iconic designs. Interestingly, fans of the band often show their dedication by getting tattoos of his… Continue reading The Cure: Designer Andy Vella on creating art for the goth rockers

The question of who would give in first was at the center of negotiations over the future of British Steel following the recent elections. As pressure mounted and the coal needed to fuel furnaces started to dwindle, a critical decision had to be made: would the government provide further concessions to the Chinese-owned British Steel,… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Can UK afford to save British Steel – and can it afford not to?