Tag: UK News

The recent data revealed a significant decrease in the number of overseas students enrolled in Scottish universities, dropping by nearly 10,000 in the previous year. These students, whose presence had peaked in the preceding year, provided vital tuition fees that played a crucial role in funding the institutions. According to figures from HESA (Higher Education… Continue reading Big drop in overseas students at Scottish universities

On her 95th birthday, a resident of south London decided to mark the occasion in a unique way – by participating in a Zumba class. Mary Marson, who hails from Surrey Quays, has been a regular attendee of these energetic dance classes for three days a week starting from 2017. This great-grandmother’s dedication to staying… Continue reading Zumba-loving great-grandmother toasts 95th birthday with class

Helena Costa, a 31-year-old mother of three, residing on the Mursell Estate in Lambeth, South London, expresses her delight in seeing the removal or replacement of No Ball Games signs with basketball hoops. This initiative, led by the charity London Sport and the London Lions basketball team, aims to encourage more children to play outside… Continue reading 'Removing No Ball Games signs will help kids play'

In a recent study conducted by the Office for National Statistics, it has been revealed that Belfast has been declared as the happiest place in the United Kingdom. This surprising revelation has sparked curiosity among many, prompting an investigation into what makes Belfast stand out in terms of happiness levels. The World Happiness Report further… Continue reading Lost wallets in Belfast: Does being happy make you more honest?

Becky Burke, a 28-year-old tourist, was brought home to Wales after spending 19 days in the United States, according to her parents. Paul and Andrea Burke mentioned that their daughter was taken from a detention center in chains, similar to Hannibal Lecter, upon her arrival. The Northwest ICE Processing Center stated that individuals violating immigration… Continue reading Welsh tourist in US chained 'like Hannibal Lecter'

Written by Lisa Summers, a health correspondent for BBC Scotland, the article highlights the struggles faced by many medical practices in Scotland which are unable to afford to hire new GPs, despite government promises aimed at improving access to family doctors. Trainee GPs are also experiencing difficulties finding both permanent and temporary job opportunities. The… Continue reading Doctors say they cannot afford to recruit new GPs

In an unusual turn of events, the discovery of a £3 million treasure led two friends, George Powell and Layton Davies, down a path that ended in incarceration. Initially, the duo’s misadventure began when they unearthed a cache of gold jewellery, silver ingots, and hundreds of coins buried by an unknown individual over 1,000 years… Continue reading How two metal detectorists struck gold then cheated their way to prison

In Birmingham, a tragic incident occurred involving a pedestrian who was hit by a police car on a 999 call, as reported by West Midlands Police. The 40-year-old man was struck on Yardley Road, near the junction with Florence Road in Acocks Green, and unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The authorities have… Continue reading Pedestrian dies after being hit by police car in Acocks Green Birmingham

The safety of people living near coal tips in Wales is being prioritized with a significant investment of over £34 million. This funding will be used to enhance safety measures at 130 sites in 10 local authority areas, with a focus on areas like Rhondda Cynon Taf which have the highest number of coal tips… Continue reading Coal tips that pose a danger to be tackled with £34m funding

A closed meeting of senior military officers from the “coalition of the willing” is being held in the UK on Thursday to discuss plans for a proposed peacekeeping force for Ukraine. With over 20 countries involved, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to participate in the meeting after a visit to Barrow, where he… Continue reading UK to host new Ukraine peacekeeping talks