Tag: UK News

so I can see the big St Patrick cross at the top!” Also making the climb were the Harte family from Millisle. “St Patrick is such an important saint to Irish history and culture,” said mother Maeve. “It’s important to remember his influence and to celebrate his life and legacy.” The pilgrims at Slieve Patrick… Continue reading St Patrick's Day festivities taking place across Northern Ireland

In the wake of Manchester City’s Champions League victory in 2023, a fan named Leon Blackett found himself in trouble after leaping onto a police van in celebration, causing significant damage. The incident occurred in Manchester city center on June 10, as Blackett and other fans rejoiced in their team’s treble-securing win over Inter Milan.… Continue reading Man City fan jailed for £10k damage to police van after Champions League win

A new statue honoring Brian Haw, a peace campaigner, was recently unveiled in London. Haw gained recognition for his nearly decade-long protest in Parliament Square against UK and US foreign policy. Despite being removed from the square shortly before his death in 2011 at the age of 62, his legacy lives on through the statue… Continue reading Brian Haw: Statue of peace campaigner unveiled in Lambeth

BBC Scotland news reported that the nationalised Ferguson shipyard has lost a significant order for seven small all-electric ferries for Caledonian MacBrayne. Instead, the Ferries procurement agency CMAL has selected a Polish firm, Remontowa, as the preferred bidder for the small vessels replacement programme (SVRP). Despite Ferguson’s vows to aggressively bid for the contract and… Continue reading Ferguson shipyard misses out on new CalMac ferry order

BBC News reporters Simon Jack and Faarea Masud have reported that a £3bn rescue loan for Thames Water will proceed as planned, following the dismissal of an appeal against the deal. The troubled company had secured the loan in February to prevent the possibility of government intervention due to its substantial debt burden. Initially, a… Continue reading Thames Water: Challenge to £3bn rescue deal dismissed

A violent incident outside a barbershop in Blackwood High Street has led to eight men denying charges of violent disorder. The court heard about a “barbers’ turf war” last month, where violence erupted at around 14:45 GMT on 13 February. The disagreement stemmed from a potential opening of a new barbershop in nearby Newbridge, sparking… Continue reading Blackwood: Eight men deny violence in barbers 'turf war'

A tragic incident unfolded as a man has confessed to causing the deaths of three teenagers in a careless driving incident. Edward Spencer, 18, was behind the wheel of a Ford Fiesta when it collided with a Fiat 500 on Campden Road near Shipston-on-Stour in April 2023. The crash resulted in the heartbreaking loss of… Continue reading Man admits causing deaths of three teens in Shipston-on-Stour crash

A new suspect has been apprehended in connection with the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old woman at a block of flats in Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Joanne Penney passed away as a result of the incident that occurred at Green Park on March 9th. This individual, identified as Jordan Mills-Smith, 32, hailing from Pentwyn,… Continue reading Talbot Green: Sixth person charged after Joanne Penney shot dead

In memory of Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, a study focused on breast cancer has made significant progress in identifying over 80 young women who may be at risk of developing the disease. The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment in Young Women (BCAN-RAY) study was established in May 2023 with the goal of early detection, following… Continue reading The Christie: Sarah Harding breast cancer study spots 88 women at risk

In Yorkshire, Sally Millington, a 45-year-old woman from York, has taken on the challenge of trying 52 new things each year. This venture has not only boosted her confidence but has also introduced her to incredible individuals as she nears the completion of almost 400 challenges over seven years. From bell-ringing to cliff camping, dry-stone… Continue reading Meet the York woman doing 52 'new things' every year