Tag: UK News

In the early hours of 27th September, the iconic Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland was illegally chopped down. Following the public response to this incident, the National Trust and Northumberland National Park Authority invited people to share their memories and photos of the landmark in order to create tributes and 3D images.… Continue reading Sycamore Gap: Tree lovers talk about the impact it had on their lives

In a historic recognition, a British nine-year-old charity founder has won the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to preventing child abuse, becoming the youngest person ever to do so. Tony Hudgell, a double amputee from West Malling, Kent, who lost both legs due to injuries inflicted by his birth parents, co-founded the Tony Hudgell… Continue reading New Years Honours 2024: Tony Hudgell, 9, youngest to receive medal

Three men have been identified as the victims of a tragic incident where a 4×4 was swept away while attempting to cross the River Esk near Glaisdale. Scott Thomas Daddy, Leslie Forbes, and Kenneth Patrick Hibbins lost their lives in the incident while a fourth man who attempted to help was rescued and required medical… Continue reading River Esk deaths: Men 'swept away' in 4×4 identified

After a tornado caused havoc during Storm Gerrit in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, the community has come together to provide support. The tornado resulted in roofs being torn off houses and walls collapsing. Hill Top Farm, run by Joyce Bromley, suffered serious damage when the roof was ripped off her barn, leaving her animals exposed to… Continue reading Storm Gerrit: Clean-up under way after tornado hits town

A seven-year-old boy who tragically died in a suspected hit-and-run accident has been granted permission by King Charles III to be buried at his local churchyard in Kent. William Brown was struck by a vehicle as he walked along Sandgate Esplanade in Folkestone on December 6th. A 49-year-old suspect has since been released on bail.… Continue reading William Brown: King Charles grants permission for boy's burial

The UK government has announced it will send more air defense missiles to Ukraine following a series of airstrikes by Russia. The Ministry of Defence said it would provide around 200 weapons to help protect civilians and infrastructure from bombing and drones. At least 30 people were killed and more than 160 injured in what… Continue reading UK sending more air defence missiles to Ukraine after Russia strikes

A fatal accident occurred in County Londonderry late on Thursday night, resulting in the death of 21-year-old Lydia Ross. Ross, who was from the Ballymoney area, was the sole occupant of a blue Peugeot 207. The incident happened in the Curragh Road area of Aghadowey at approximately 10:15 pm, according to the police. She suffered… Continue reading Aghadowey: Lydia Ross killed in County Londonderry crash

Emergency services are responding to an incident near the popular tourist attraction Alton Towers, in the area of Threapwood. Fire, police, and ambulance crews were called to the scene and the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has advised people to avoid the area. The incident occurred on Bradley Lane and updates on the nature of… Continue reading Emergency crews tackle incident near Alton Towers

Men Up, a feature-length BBC drama, tells the story of a little-known Viagra trial and aims to get men talking and raise awareness about erectile dysfunction. The show is based on the story of a group of ordinary men who took part in the trial for Sildenafil UK-92,480, which became the popular drug known as… Continue reading Viagra: Can BBC show help men talk about erectile dysfunction?

Chris Marriott, a 46-year-old “Good Samaritan,” was helping an unconscious woman in Sheffield on Wednesday when he was hit by a car and killed. Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident, one of whom has been released on bail. Mr. Marriott’s family urged anyone with information about his death to contact police,… Continue reading Sheffield murder inquiry: Crash victim devoted his life to others, say family