Tag: UK News

Maria McCann, a BBC News NI north-east reporter, highlighted the ongoing investigation by a local council into a ‘glamping’ site in County Antrim. Cotters Park, situated near Randalstown, was initially presented as a sustainable food-tourism spot but has faced accusations of breaching planning regulations by nearby residents. The site has been described as more of… Continue reading Cotters Park: Glamping site 'a field of nightmares' for residents

BBC News correspondent Tom Symonds reported that National Grid chief executive John Pettigrew confirmed power was available to sustain operations at Heathrow airport during the recent shutdown. In an interview with the Financial Times, Pettigrew acknowledged that a fire at a substation was a rare occurrence but clarified that two other substations were still operational… Continue reading National Grid confirms Heathrow had power access during shutdown

This week is gearing up to be an exciting one with a range of new releases on the horizon. One highly anticipated arrival is “Million Dollar Secret”, which is being described as Netflix’s response to the popular show “The Traitors.” Additionally, the gaming world is abuzz with the upcoming release of InZoi, a game that… Continue reading Million Dollar Secret, and The Sims' rival InZoi: What’s coming up this week

y investigation was a repetition of what he found in East Kent seven years later Dr Kirkup’s frustration is palpable, and understandable. It is a stark illustration of how systemic issues persist within maternity services across England, despite inquiries, reports, and promises of change. And as individual cases like Ida Lock’s continue to emerge, it… Continue reading NHS maternity care: What are the problems at the heart of its failures?

Culture reporter Ian Youngs has written a fascinating piece on John Cooper Clarke, who is set to become the first poet to headline a UK arena. Despite being responsible for the lyrics to one of the world’s most streamed songs in recent years, Clarke remains true to his punk roots with his sharp-tongued vitriol. Many… Continue reading John Cooper Clarke: 'A national treasure? I hate that'

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Councils across England have been warned by the government to address the ongoing issue of potholes on roads or risk losing out on millions of pounds in funding. The Department for Transport has allocated a £1.6 billion road maintenance fund, with an additional £500 million, but councils must demonstrate progress on pothole repairs to receive… Continue reading Publish pothole progress or lose cash, PM Starmer tells England councils

In a disappointing turn of events, it has been confirmed that the exhumed human remains from a cemetery in County Monaghan are not those of Joe Lynskey, a victim of The Troubles in Northern Ireland who was one of the Disappeared. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims Remains (ICLVR) revealed that DNA test… Continue reading The Disappeared: Exhumed remains not those of Joe Lynskey

A new study has revealed that Wales is the most challenging part of Great Britain for first-time buyers looking to purchase a home. The report, conducted by Skipton Group building society, identified six out of the 10 least affordable areas in Britain to be located within Wales. This index takes into account various factors such… Continue reading Wales least affordable part of Britain for first-time buyers

Hsin-Yi Lo reported on the efforts of an animal sanctuary in South East to raise funds for a rescued sheep in critical condition. Lotus Lamb & Sheep Sanctuary took in Hope, a Wiltshire horn sheep, two weeks ago. The sheep was severely malnourished, dehydrated, and unable to stand upon arrival at the sanctuary. Hayley Hubbard,… Continue reading West Sussex wheelchair fundraiser for sheep which 'keeps falling over'